Glycerin, a non-toxic liquid used in the production of cosmetics, soaps, lotions, food preservatives, glues and even medications, is a by-product from the production of bio-diesel fuel. An alternative to disposing of glycerin through the manufacturing of products is disposal through composting. Composting glycerin helps dispose of the waste while speeding the decomposition rate of the materials in your compost bin. Composting your excess glycerin is environmentally friendly and can add valuable nutrients to your soils.
Step 1
Build a compost bin measuring at least 4 feet square and 3 to 5 feet high. Use 5-foot wooden garden stakes driven into the ground, surrounded by hardware cloth attached to the stakes with heavy duty staples.
Step 2
Fill the compost bin with wood chips, straw, shredded leaves and other compost materials such as table scraps.
Step 3
Pour the glycerin into the compost bin, turning and aerating until the glycerin evenly coats the dry materials. Cover the bin with a tarp or heavy plastic if you live in a rainy, wet area.
Step 4
Turn the glycerin compost pile once every two weeks, moving the inner moist layers to the outside. If your compost pile moisture level increases to that of a damp sponge, mix in additional dry materials. Continue to turn your compost pile for 12 weeks until the compost material breaks down the glycerin, allowing you to move the compost to your garden area.
Things You'll Need
- Wooden garden stakes
- Hardware cloth
- Heavy duty staples
- Wood chips
- Straw
- Shredded leaves
- Tarp or heavy plastic
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