CHEAP and EASY Composting Method.. 32 Gallon Trash Bin

This is a super easy, and affordable, method for composting. All you have to do is buy a trash can from the hardware store and drill some holes on the top, bottom, and sides of the bin. Make sure the holes are at least 1/4". You'll need a carbon source such as dried leaves, wood chips, or sawdust to layer the compost, especially after you add food scraps. However much food scraps you add to the compost, put double the amount of carbon.

[RobertDaria]

Great video. To increase aeration put a three or four inch diameter tube (the length of the garbage can) that has holes drilled intro into the length of the tube and put that in the center of the garbage can then start adding your materials. This way no turning is needed

[bob.hudson]

We have been doin this for a while it works fantastic. The way we do it is : 1 layer of carbon, 1 layer of food scraps, 1 layer of carbon in that order. The smaller the material are chopped, the fastest the process goes.

[Well_I_am_just_saying]

I have two of those, but I added a PVC pipe (with holes drilled in it) in the center to allow air to get to the center of the bin. I cut a hole in the lid to allow the pipe to stick out a few inches above the lid. The pipe acts like a chimney allowing warm moist air to rise while pulling fresh air in through the holes in the side of the container.

[The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Nice vid. It's what we do. Easy peasy, cheap, and effective. One suggestion: keep the lid on tight (we use bungee cords) and roll the bin around every day or so. It'll aerate the bin and speed up composting.

[gardentours]

Well done 👍 You never have enough compost.

[BillLowenburg]

Lots of good suggestions here, and thanks for the video. I live out in the country and have space, so I just build a pile on the ground. It consists of leaves (unlimited supply), torn up cardboard (without printing on it, remove all tape), lawn grass clippings (4 acres worth), kitchen trimmings (we're veg, so lots of them) and weeds pulled from the garden and flower beds. I add layers of whatever's handy and throw on a bucket of kitchen trimmings every day - they really add up. Every once in a while I sprinkle on a bucket or two of water, and I turn the pile over maybe 3 or 4 times during the summer. Occasionally I also throw on a shovelful of dirt - not much, though. Since I'm constantly adding to it, the pile gets pretty big. I also have several auxiliary piles, but those are all leaves, weeds, and grass clippings, no fruits and veg clippings. A pile that takes all summer to build, I let sit over the winter and turn it over a couple of times in the spring before adding to the garden or mulching trees and flower beds. Don't overthink the whole process, just pile stuff up and be patient. Everyone's in too much of a rush most of the time. Just let nature do its thing and enjoy the results.

[LSinclair]

I really appreciate your making this great video and reading the helpful comments, as well as your kind answers. Thank you!!!

[meggie]

I've seen something similar done and it worked well. They used 50 gallon barrels. It was a no turn compost, and they had square access holes cutout at the bottom to get the dirt once it was done.

[thepearl]

I was looking for a way to compost that was cheap and confined. Thanks, this was very informative.

[edsonbatista]

Realy good. I'm Brazil and make compost in my farm. I use in many plants and i heve good results. Tanks for explanation.

[karrieweb_JxEdEx]

Excellent video. I just subscribed. I use shredded paper for the layers, it works well for the source of carbon. I like to turn the barrels by locking the tops, then rolling the barrel around.

[HoosierSHU]

I just started this thanks to you! I have a small industrial garbage bin to start but I'll get a big one later to transfer to. I also bought local worms to add to it to help. This feels doable compared to other videos I've seen.

[sandrahall]

Great video, keeping it simple. Very elegant and economical. Thanks. Also, no rats can get in.

[lisasunray]

Grass clippings between layers speeds up process. It gets hot in the barrel for few days.
Once a month, on a sunny day, I dump my compost on the ground to let dry out for a day or two. Then mix in fresh grass clippings and return to barrel. It takes about 3 months during summer from start to finish here in Southeast USA.

[rachelhearnesaugust]

Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful for someone wanting to begin this journey of composting. I'm excited to start!

[Mauriceandcarolyn]

Thank you for sharing. I’m actually getting ready to do this today.

[epi]

Great video -- very instructive and easy to follow. I was looking for a way to get started with composting, and yours was the method I decided to use.

[amyharris]

Great video. Thanks! Simple and easy and I have extra trash cans already. Can't wait to get started!

[zeldasmith]

It's exactly what I've been using for the last couple of years it works great

[niclayjose]

Thank you for your invaluable guide. Much appreciated. Thanks