<p>A large part of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste is composed of organic substances that can be divided and transformed into valuable resources. Composting has been promoted as an environmentally friendly method to solve waste pollution concerns, mostly at the household level, due to the high percentage of organic waste generated in homes. Composting is the process of converting organic matter into organic fertilizers. To produce compost and higher-quality products more efficiently, a complete understanding of the composting process is necessary, including the process parameters, the mechanisms active in the process, and the parameters that affect compost production. Additionally, the design of the composting bin, such as the shape of the bin, crusher, microorganisms, temperature, moisture, <i>C</i>/<i>N</i> ratio, pH, and aeration, must be taken into account. This review article examines the parameters affecting compost production from the point of view of home compost design, to optimize the parameters of the composting process and the factors affecting the geometry of the home composting machine to make it easier to produce and use the home composting machine to convert organic materials into compost, especially in countries that produce a large amount of organic waste.</p> Graphical abstract <p></p>