how to build a compost bin
equipment
Portable Wood and Wire
Single Compartment Wood Bin
Urban All-Wood Bin
Wire Mesh Composter
Lath Snow Fence Composter
Wood and Wire Three Compartment Bin
Rotating Barrel Composter
Compost Screen
Homemade Food Waste Composter
Worm Bins
Known Worm Suppliers in California
Worm Composting Bin
Pallet Worm Bin and compost bin
Instructions:
1. Determine the location for your compost bin. When determining the location of your compost bin, you'll want to think about convenience, aesthetics, and functionality.
2. Lay all 4 pallets down on the ground, face up. When we refer to the "face" of the pallet, we mean the side with the most planks on it (i.e. the top of the pallet). For instance, the pallet in the above image is lying face up. Using the staple gun, cover each face with cardboard or wire mesh (approximately 12 square feet per pallet). We prefer to use wire mesh for two reasons: it prevents most materials from coming through the planks, and also allows for great air circulation.
3. Stand the first pallet up at the back of your compost bin location. Make sure the pallet is facing inwards.
4. Stand the second pallet up perpendicular (i.e. at a 90 degree angle) to the first pallet. Use 2 L-brackets and your 3.5" screws to attach their corners together.
5. Repeat step 4 using the third pallet, placing it on the opposite side of the first pallet.You should now have a 3-walled structure. The opening should be facing outwards to your yard. This opening will be your access point, which you'll 6. If you'd like to build a compost bin that is secured to the ground, please include this step.
7. Cut your 8' rope into four 2' lengths. After standing up your last pallet, use the 4 pieces of rope to attach it to the corners of the second and third pallets. This fourth pallet will act as a door to your new compost bin, and the ropes will act as its hinges.
8. Add all of your compost ingredients, and cover it with a piece of old carpet or tarp. This covering will help to keep in heat, thus speeding up the composting process. use to turn your compost, and remove it when it is complete.