Types of Compost Bins

There are many types of compost bins. Each of the compost bin types has unique features and uses. This simple list of compost bins should help you understand some of the composting options available to you.

Compost Pile, Compost Heap, The No-Bin Compost Bin

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The perfect base for a Compost Bin – Leaves

Compost LeavesThe spring and fall are the best times to collect leaves to start a new compost bin. In the spring, the leaves you collect have already started to decompose as they stayed wet and insulated throughout the winter. It doesn’t matter when you collect the leaves — either way they Continue reading

The Best Place for your Composting Bin

Garden HoseThe most common location for a compost pile or bin is near your kitchen or garden. Your composting should be in a convenient location. This makes it easy to bring your food scraps or garden waste to the composter. If you have a large yard, the yard waste can get Continue reading

Seasonal Considerations for Composting

Compost StrawMost composting is done in the spring and summer months because heat is such an important part of the process. Yes, the compost process itself generates heat, but the warmth from the weather certainly helps speed up the composting process.

Compost often becomes dormant during the winter months and starts again with Continue reading

Composting with a Metal Barrel

One of our subscribers recently asked about composting with a metal barrel. Thanks for the great question Andrea.

There are several great articles about setting up a metal compost barrel. Here are two of my favorites:

One of my favorites is this nice description from Doug Green. Doug describes a simple, no Continue reading