Last week I drove by this pile of wood pallets and it got me thinking about making a compost bin before winter arrives. The pallets are piled at the roadway for anyone wishing to haul them away for firewood or alternative projects. They are free!
I loaded up three heavy-weight pallets and took them home with the intention of making a compost bin. After securing them with 3" screws I placed them next to my rotating compost barrel that I built last spring.
Click on the YouTube video below and see how to construct this bin with a really fancy and removable front panel. I used a power saw and a nailing gun but keep in mind that you can use a hand saw, hammer and nails or drill and screws to build this bin. Some pallets are much lighter than others, so pick the ones that are suitable to your strength and ability to move them.
First stage
I plan on using this bin #1 as the first stage to composting kitchen waste, coffee filters, egg shells, grass, leaves, flower clippings and farm manure. Once it starts to decompose I will move it to the rolling compost bin for the final stage. Using a two bin system will increase my ability to produce more compost in a growing season. Virtually everything that I once put into the city recycling bin gets composted in my back yard. Let's get building my friend.
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