Build your own Composter
Single Wooden Unit
| 1) Put four 5 cm x 10 cm (2” x 4”) posts into the ground about 90 cm (3 feet) apart. 2) Nail 2.5 cm x 15 cm (1” x 6”) wooden slats to the posts leaving 5 cm (2”) between each board. 3) Leave one side unnailed to be used as a door. |
 A 90 cm x 90 cm (3' x 3') area is perfect for this type of composter. |
QUICK TIPS: Red cedar works best for wooden units. Pine, spruce and fir won't last as long. Don't use pressure-treated wood. If you do, contaminants from the wood will seep into the compost. |
Wooden Pallet Unit
| 1) Take four clean wooden shipping pallets and tie them together.
2) Place the pallets in upright position to form a square bin. 3) Reinforce the corners with rope, chain, or wire. |
 You can add a fifth pallet as a floor for better airflow. |
Multi-Bin Composting System
Consider this advanced composting system if you have a lot of organic material for composting. Instead of only one bin, there are a number of bins next to one another. These bins can be made using side-by-side single wooden units or wooden pallets, or you can build one large bin with dividers. Fill one bin, then move on to the second and then the third. This will ensure you always have finished compost on hand. |
 Triple bins spread the composting process over time |