That's a cool trick. I like it.
And that makes sense to do that you could put much of the biodegradable waste in there over winter. And it would work unless you live with someone who is OCD with cleaning obsessions. :)
So... every year we do potatoes in the garden. IF you do them right they are one of the best things you can grow for the lowest amount of square footage with highest food yield. I would encourage others to do them also.
That being said I've had years where they don't do well and years where...