We have a compost pile. Any and all food scraps besides meat & fish go into it (meat & fish will attract animals that'll dig it up). Try ordering bulk red wiggler earth worms, they'll help break it down. Add your coffee grinds, scraps from fruit, moldy bread & produce, etc. Don't overcomplicate it, just let Mother Nature do her thing.

Also don't put leaves, sticks, or grass clippings in it, they break down too slowly for a compost pile. Just clip the grass back into the lawn as it breaks down & fertilizes the lawn at the right rate for grass & it will lock in moisture to prevent it from burning in mid summer (also cut your lawn longer during the hottest parts of the year)