Creative DIY Composting Bin Projects

DIY Compost Bin From A Trash Can

If you don’t have any wood lying around, you can also use a trash can to make a DIY compost bin. This is a great option if you live in an apartment or don’t have much outdoor space. Here’s how to do it:

1. Find an old trash can with a lid at least two feet in diameter.
2. Drill six holes on the side of the can at equal distances apart. The holes should be big enough for organic matter to fall through but small enough that the material doesn’t fall out when the trash can is moved around.
3. Cut a hole in the lid of the trash can, using a sharp knife or scissors. This hole should be about two inches in diameter.
4. Place the trash can in a sunny spot and add your organic matter to the top.

The compost should fall through the holes to the bottom of the can, where it will decompose. Then, when you’re ready to use your compost, simply turn over the entire trash can!

DIY Cinder Block Compost Bin

Cinder blocks are a cheap and easy way to make a DIY compost bin. They’re also very strong and sturdy, making them perfect for people who like to move their compost bins around. Plus, they’re readily available at any hardware store. Here’s how:

1. Find a spot in your garden where you want to place your compost bin.
2. Dig a hole that is two blocks wide and one block deep.
3. Place the first cinder block into the hole, stacking it on the previous level.
4. Place two cinder blocks on your first level to form a makeshift shelf for the next level.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have three levels of cinder blocks stacked on top of each other.
6. Add organic matter to the topmost cinder block on your lowest level.
7. Cover your compost bin with a tarp to protect it from rain.
8. To turn over your compost, simply remove each of the cinder blocks one at a time and then use them to build another compost bin elsewhere in your garden!

DIY Wine Barrel Compost Bins

Wine barrels are another easily accessible material that you can turn into a compost bin. They’re sturdy, safe to use outdoors, and look good wherever they are! Here’s what you will need to make your own:

1. Enlist the help of two other people to help you lift the wine barrel onto its side (it should now be open like a dolly).
2. Cut the bottom out of the wine barrel using a saw.
3. Drill drainage holes in the bottom of the wine barrel using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the diameter of your drainage pipe.
4. Cut two pieces of drainage pipe, each measuring two feet in length.
5. Place the drainage pipe into the holes that you drilled in the bottom of the wine barrel.
6. That’s it! Your compost bin is ready to use.

Just like with the other DIY compost bins, add organic matter to the top of your wine barrel, and it will fall through to the bottom, where it will begin to decompose.

Conclusion

There are many different ways to make a DIY compost bin, so choose the best option for you. All of these options are simple, cheap, and easy to follow. Plus, they are all done without the use of any power tools! So, even if you don’t have much experience at DIY work, you can make a compost bin with ease. Happy composting!