I'm not a big fan of using wood pallets in the garden but Judo Puff‘s wood pallet compost bins are really nice. He uses two pallets and chicken wire to make these 3x3 compost bins which look ...

I opted for a simple chicken-wire compost bin. I cannot stress how easy this was, it took me about 10 minutes to construct. To hook the chicken-wire together, I cut up a wire hanger.

A good size for a compost bin is between 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2m) wide and 3 to 4 feet high (0.9-1.2m). However, in a small garden, 3 by 3 feet (0.9 by 0.9m) is a usable size.

Build your own compost bin from reclaimed shipping pallets. ... Line the walls of the bin with the chicken wire or hardware cloth to critter-proof it and hold in loose materials.

To get as much air into the compost as possible, roll-up some leftover wire into two tubes and insert them into the middle of the bin. The compost can then be stacked around them. 6.

How to build your compost bin: Take the screws and angle brackets connecting three of the pallets together. Next, cut the chicken wire and staple along all three sides.

A cylindrical container out made with 36” wire fencing is an easy way to keep these materials contained. The Downside: For their size, tumblers are typically more expensive than compost bins designed ...

NYC has officially mandated composting. We consulted a master composter and farm director who shared a how-to guide on composting, including the best compost bins to shop for in 2025.

I opted for a simple chicken-wire compost bin. I cannot stress how easy this was, it took me about 10 minutes to construct. To hook the chicken-wire together, I cut up a wire hanger.