Green Thumb Gal: Compost Bin for Under 30$

Materials

(2) PVC 2" x 2ft pipe $4 each(1) PCV 2" coupling $0.90(1) PVC 2" cap $2(1) 2ft bungie cord $2(1) 32gal trash can with lid $15(16) 6" 6D nails ( the ones that look like you could kill a vampire with) $0.10 each

Step 1

Drill Holes in both of your sections of pipe.

Step 2

Take your sections of pipe and fit together with the coupling

Step 3

Trace the pipe in the center of the trash can lid.

Cut the hole slightly smaller than the traced area for a tight fit.

Step 4

Put the pipe throughout the hole in the lid and have the excess as a chimney.

Step 5

Time to drill your holes for the nails in the trash can. Try to do 4 lines of three as seen below.

Use a 1/4" bit for a tight fitting nail. Push the nail into the holes drilled and wa la! Those are your compost pins for breaking down matter that has a tough time breaking down by itself. When you go to tip over your compost barrel they will tear through the organic material.

Step 6

Fill with material, secure with bungee cord and giver er a roll!

Place your compost bin in a warm sunny area where it will heat up nicely to break down the material.

Your chimney with the holes drilled will provide airflow to the material to break it down faster. Decomposition required oxygen, the heat just speeds things along.

Roll your compost bin as often as you want. the more agitation the faster your road to beautiful soil for your garden! Trust me your flowers and veggies are going to eat this up!!!