How to build a compost bin entails just two simple steps! Simply remember these three objectives for creating a decomposing container when learning how to construct a compost bin

* You want a neater-looking receptacle rather than just a compost heap or pit.

* You want a composting method that will take up less space than an unenclosed pile.

* You want raw compost material to break down faster.

The simplest method on how to build a compost bin is to recycle a receptacle, such as a tin garbage can, which you can use to build a compost bin in two ways.

How to build a compost bin by mimicking a wire compost enclosure.

1) Puncture the can with holes at regular intervals.

2) Make the walls of the can similar to the perforations found on a large cheese grater.

(Note: The holes will aid in aerating beneficial microorganisms so they can thrive and aid in decay.)

How to build a compost bin by creating soil access.

1) Cut out the entire can bottom.

2) Thoroughly wet down the soil where you intend to position your bin and push the can down into the soft, wet soil.

(Note: The soil access is for earthworms and other soil bacteria to work on decomposing your pile.)

Benefits and Drawbacks

1)Tin is a good conductor but a poor insulator.

In hot weather, a garbage tin increases the heat that helps the decomposing process, even without material such as manure, to raise temperature levels. On the other hand, it will be necessary to add manure to raise the temperature levels in cold weather. Use the quantity of brown ingredients you add to the pile (e.g. straw, wood, chips, twigs etc.) to regulate the temperature.

2) Even if it is sturdier than the more open wire enclosure, a perforated tin can attract pests in the same way.

Since the perforations expose your compost heap to the elements, expect pests to swarm around the tin if you do not thoroughly balance and turn ingredients. When adding kitchen scraps, wrap in damp newspaper. Or simply add enough straw, dry leaves, or wood chips to balance out pile composition. (Hint: Never use citrus fruit rinds in your compost pile since these attract fruit flies.)

A garbage can that has been fixed to the ground can easily be covered for pest and vermin control, but oxygen supply can be a problem. Solve this by these two simple steps on how to construct a compost bin aeration tube; start by taking hard tubing material and pushing a hard wire through it; then push the tube into the compost heap and withdraw the wire. Oxygen can then readily reach the place where the tube was put. Repeat in other parts of the heap.