So I am finally getting a compost bin this week and it has a 13 cu.ft. capacity. I also can go through 15-20 gallons of soil per month and I was wondering if I could mix the used soil into the compost or if their would be a problem with that? The soil and all additives are organic, in case this matters. Just looking for a way to use and get rid of some of this soil. If I can use the soil in my composter how much should I use? This is my first time composting so I appreciate any help.

Absolutely. Throw that shit in the compost bin!

The heat of the composting process will destroy any diseases in the soil. Any residual fertilizer in the soil will leech into the pile and be diluted.

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Yes you can.I have a this compost unit here it is :Compost Digester
Makes composting easy!
With each Compost Digester you order, you’ll also receive 4lbs of Compost Alive Free!I got it a while ago and i works great!I have throw oranges off my orange trees and old trimmings from my May J's and old potting soils,some garbage out of the house i use and the material comes out a rich earthy smell to it. KEEP SMOKE ALIVE!!!

yup i do it too ! i mix perlite into my 1 gal pots of compost to make it fluffyer and when plants are done i dump them into a 10 gal pot when the 10 gal is full i take it out to my compost pile and mix it in. by the time i need more the old soil is well mixed from rain and turning.

Composting is a must!!KEEP SMOKE ALIVE!!

so the heat and mixture will kill all the disease in the used soil? but i have an open bottom in mine how will i kill the bugs that help break down the compost material?

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Don't kill those they are part of the ecology,meaning that alot of those insects are there to help your compost be the best mix around! LET THEM LIVE. KEEP SMOKE ALIVE!!

The insects and bacteria are vital to the composting process. After composting is complete, simply strain it to remove the large elements which have not broken down. I have found that simply placing finished and strained compost in a black bucket in full sun will prompt most bugs to exit. Extreme heat will kill or drive off almost everything insect-wise.

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ok thank you

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Well thanks for all of the help guys. Does anyone know how much soil I can/should put in the bin as a ratio to the composting material?