A waste recycling system (10) comprises a porous bio-degradable container (18) for holding waste material that includes putrescible waste material (16). An enclosure (12) at least partially surrounds and covers the container (918). Sensor means (31) is provided for monitoring a moisture content related to a moisture level in the container (18). Air moving means (26) for draws air through the enclosure (12) to remove moisture from the container (18). Control means (29), responsive to the sensor means (31), controls the air moving means (26).
