How to Compost Part 1: Building a Compost Bin

Composting is easier than you think and if you have a little bit of backyard space, you too can have your own compost bin!
So, there are all sorts of compost bins on the market that vary in price from reasonable to a whole lot. If you are set on a specific type, then feel free to get whatever suits your needs. If however, you just want something that will get the job done, then you can make a quick and easy and almost free compost bin. All you need are 4 wooden pallets of similar size. If you live near a city, you can usually find these free on craiglist.org or just by driving around and finding ones tossed out with the trash. Worst case, you could probably buy some used ones for a few dollars each. Once you have your pallets, connect them together (as shown in the photo above) and viola! - you have a cheapo compost bin. Ideally, you would have another 3 pallets (to make 2 square chambers)-- this way you can stop adding materials to side A and let it finish. While it is finishing, you can add material to side B. Once you use the compost from side A, then let side B sit, and add to A again. Easy, right?