You can build or buy a wide variety of compost bins. These are used for outdoor use and can be used to compost a large amount of material, including yard clippings and kitchen waster (never put meat or dairy into a compost bin!).
The simplist way to create a compost bin is:
- Get a large plastic container (such as a garbage container or rubbermaid storage box that you no longer need). The bigger, the better. The only requirement is that it has a lid.
- Drill many holes in the plastic bin (to increase air circulation which will help speed the decompostion), space 1-2 inches apart. Holes should be on all sides, including bottom and lid.
- Place it wherever is convenient, your yard, garage, patio
- Place it wherever is convenient, your yard, garage, patio
- shake the bin or stir the pile every day or so.
- keep the contents moist, but not wet. (If too wet add dry leaves, shredded newspapers, empty unbleached paper rolls, etc.)
- after about six months, your compost will be ready to harvest. To harvest, just remove the composted materials and dig into your soil.
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