[header] How to compost in cold weather [title] Chop compost materials into uniform, two inch pieces. [step] Try to chop up your materials into small , 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces so that it will decompose faster. Exercise caution when using shredded leaves. 
These items tend to form clumps that are harder to get rid of in the winter, because cold temperatures tend to slow down decomposition. [title] Blend or freeze kitchen scraps before adding them to the compost pile.