I would like to start composting but live in the city and have no yard area. Is it feasible to try composting on my outdoor porch area? Is this even worth the effort? Can I take steps to mitigate the smell so I don't lose use of my porch? Am I better off trying to find a community garden and schlepping my wastes over to a compost in a community garden? I'm concerned that if the process is too difficult, I will not keep up the work. How can I easily compost while living in the city?

I would like to start composting but live in New York City and have no yard area. Is it feasible to try composting on my very small outdoor porch balcony area (6 feet x 3 feet)? The porch is shaded most of the time by other buildings. Is this even worth the effort? Can I take steps to mitigate the smell so I don't lose use of my porch? Am I better off trying to find a community garden and schlepping my wastes over to a compost in a community garden? I'm concerned that if the process is too difficult, I will not keep up the work. How can I easily compost while living in the city?