What Causes Foul Odors When Composting?
If not managed properly, organic material that is undergoing the composting process can produce unpleasant odors. The mishandling of compost piles can create an anaerobic environment that produces gases such as hydrogen sulfide – which has a rotten egg-like smell. Winds can then carry the foul odor to nearby sensitive receptors, such as residences or businesses, which causes a nuisance.
Nuisance issues, like unpleasant and uncontrolled odors, open…
