If you want to separate your waste into organic and inorganic,
it is best to store the organic waste outside. Dutch researchers
have discovered that pure organic waste attracts far higher levels
of bacteria and moulds which, when they die, emit endotoxins which
can trigger coughing, breathlessness, flu-like symptoms and asthma.
Where pure organic bins are left for three weeks before emptying
they emit three times the levels of endotoxins than mixed waste
bins.
Ed.- If you are unable to store your organic waste outside, the
next best solution is to empty it at least once a week.
But see Worms
to the rescue for an indoors solution
(6883) Andy Coghlan. New Scientist