Many Types of Compost--
Many Types of Bins
What is important to you for your compost
endeavor? Do you need
to ensure that it's pathogen free--and has no weed seeds--or
will
you not be composting questionable materials? Do you need it fast?
Do you
have time to manage your compost--or will you turn it
infrequently, or never?
Do you have a spot where no one will notice
the compost--or will you have to
locate it in an area that all
your neighbors will see it?
There are many considerations
to
think about before deciding
what type of compost bin and
what method you
want to use.
Here are some sample bins and methods,
some expensive,
some very inexpensive, and the advantages and disadvantages
of each system to help you decide.
2 or 3 bin wood slat stationary system
Contained Plastic Commercial "Earth Machine"
Rotating Drum Commercial machine
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