- 1). Cut the citrus peels into smaller pieces, about 1 inch-by-1 inch, to help them decompose more quickly.
- 2). Place the peels into an old bucket and replace the lid. If your prefer, use a kitchen composting container made specially for that purpose. Put the bucket or container in an out-of-the-way location, such as under the kitchen sink. Throughout the day, add other compostable items, such as coffee grounds, crushed eggshells or hair, to the bucket.
- 3). Empty the compost bucket into your outside compost bin or heap every evening. Be sure to occasionally add carbon-containing materials, like wood chips, dry leaves or straw, to counteract the high nitrogen content of the materials in the bucket. The ideal ratio, according to Colorado State University Extension, is two parts “green” material, including citrus peels, to one part “brown” material, including wood chips and straw.
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