Vermicomposting methods can range from a wormbin in the kitchen for household scraps to large mechanized systems,which can be able to accommodate tons of organic material.In general these methods are of the following types: Bin (or)Container method Vermicomposting of organic wastes in field pits Bin method Vermicomposting by bin method is the rearing of earthworms in a container or bin. The container is half filled with bedding materials such as shredded cardboard,leaves, paddy husk,chopped straw, saw dust and manure.Small quantity of soil and sand is added to provide necessary grit for the worms.The bedding material should be moistened by adding water that enables free movements of the worms.The worms are gently placed and spread evenly on the bedding.
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