K wrote:
Derek Turner writes


Or, don't worry about all of this, run a 'cold heap', add to it as and
when, and you'll get to the same result, but maybe slower. Tip it out
when you want to use it, use the well rotted stuff from the bottom, and
use the unrotted stuff at the top to start a new heap.


Not quite the same result: a hot heap will sterilise the compost and
kill pathogens and weed seeds. A cool heap works more slowly and you
need to be a little more selective what you put in it (IMO, YMMV).

GV, have you thought about a wormery outside the kitchen door for your
peelings, left-over food etc? works well when space is at a premium.