Additionally, wood chips are also fed into the composter in
order to raise the C:N ratio, because the compost emits an unpleasant
odor if the C:N ratio is not in the appropriate range. The ratio of
food scraps to wood chips is approximately 4:1 by weight. A local
woodworking business provides the wood chips at no cost. This
allows for both KU and the woodworking business to divert the
wood chips from the landfills.