There are many choices for compost bins. You can build your own or buy commercial bins. If your needs are modest, a compost pile might be all you need. Compost bins tend to keep your compost materials out of sight more than a compost pile, but either one can work.
When choosing compost bins, you'll find there are many sizes and shapes of ready-made bins. Some of them are even modular so as you add compost pile them on top of each other to make them bigger.
You can build compost bins or containment for your compost pile out of common materials. Compost bins can be built out of common lumber, but if you choose this option it's best to use treated wood so it will be less likely to rot. If you decide to use a compost pile, a simple wooden box around it is really enough to keep it contained. Just make sure you can get at it with a shovel fairly easily so you can turn it every so often.
When building your compost bins, make sure there is adequate airflow. Ideally, you want to build it with gaps between the boards to allow air to get at the whole compost pile.
You can also buy activators that you add to your compost bin to help break down the compost pile quicker. To find some sources for bins, a compost screen or more information about how to compost, take a look at our garden accessories page.
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