[contingencies]

It's possible to approach composting form a more simplistic standpoint. The listed issues are mostly specific to high density (eg. in a fixed bin) composting. If you spread it out these problems basically go away, and so do the stinky compost labor and purchasing requirements.

[hermitcrab]

Do you not have problems with rats and other vermin?

[contingencies]

No. What's 'other vermin'? We have plenty of native animals. I see a few of them feeding in the area I distribute organic matter, including (non-snake) reptiles, turkeys, possums, butterflies, native bees, spiders, etc. Lots of fungi too.

[hermitcrab]

>What's 'other vermin'?

Badgers, foxes, racoons etc. Depends where you live.

Probably should have used a better word than 'vermin'. It sounds overly judgemental.