Youll help the environment, toomore than half of the greenhouse gas emissions from landfills come from food waste.
Your compost bin should get at least three to four hours of full sun daily.
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What You’ll Need
It’s simple to make this compost bin.
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You don’t want any lingering remnants of non-biodegradable materials in yourDIY compost bin.
Either way, choosing a bin with wheels makes it easier to move your compost around the garden.
Also, confirm your bin is UV tolerant so it will hold up to sunlight exposure.
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Step 2: Drill Holes
Attach the paddle bit to the drill.
Starting a few inches from the lid, drill a hole into the side of the can.
Space another hole approximately three inches from the first one.
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Continue drilling until you have rows of holes that span your bin’s width and length.
Repeat this on all sides.
Then, you’ve got the option to put your new compost bin to work.
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Experts recommend 30 parts carbon to 1 part nitrogen.
How Long Is the Process?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Start a Backyard Compost Bin.
How to Make Compost at Home.
University of Maryland Extension.
