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Originally posted by iwantchixx
R- rotton C- carrots M - mashed P - potatos.
We started throwing our scraps in the garden and the soil is like super duper organic now. Even a week after last rainfall and it's still damp. The tomatos love it 
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If you compost the waste [stack it up either in a pile or a container] rather than spread it around, it will generate heat and break down faster. Your soil will be better, quicker if you feed it composted, instead of raw waste.
Everything degradeable should go in. Shredded paper is especially good if for example you compost lawn clippings. They tend to compress the pile too much and paper helps keep air in the pile. Don't forget tea bags and coffee grounds.
If you are into composting, one of the best things you can do is find a corner in your garden for some comfrey plants. They are fairly decorative and their leaves make a great activator for your compost heap. You can also dig the leaves directly into your soil or boil them down for a very rich, if nasty-smelling liquid compost.