My compost heap is slimey and smells, what can I do?
One cause could be too much water in the heap. Compost heaps should only be damp. In order to reduce the smell and slime try turning the pile and adding some dry, porous material (e.g. leaves, sawdust, straw). Also, you could leave the lid off for a period of time in dry weather and again turn the pile to circulate the air. Another reason for the smell and slime could be because of compaction. Try turning the pile or making it smaller. Too much nitrogen within the heap creates an ammonia smell. Rich nitrogen sources include green material. To remove the smell add brown materials such as leaves and wood chips, as these are rich in carbon.