COMPOST BINS

DO YOU NEED A COMPOST BIN??

This is a question I tend to ask on my free consultation site walks especially in Vermont. In Vermont earlier this summer the state passed a law that prohibits people to throw food scraps in the trash. This left many people to scramble and figure out how to compost.

This then left people with quite a few options:

1. You could build a bin….

2. Buy a compost bin online….

3. Pickup service or bring your scraps to a recycling center in their community.

In this post I am going to focus on options 1 and 2 above. The comments I have heard from many people are the bins online are just so expensive. With that comment in mind I have developed a cost effective solution for compost bins. These bins any homeowner can build in an afternoon with the following materials.

1. Wood posts and sides of your choosing.

2. Deck screws (epoxy coated).

3. 1 roll of Poultry netting.

4. Hinges for the top to be lifted off the frame.

5. Hook and eye to attach the top and frame.

Above is the compost bin that I built over the weekend and will keep the animals and rodents away (I hope. haha )and in turn will give us plenty of room to compost our food scraps for a full year.

Are you interested in learning more about composting and the benefits to our environment. Below is a great article that the state of Vermont published for composting and I found this to be a really great resource.

https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/materials-mgmt/organic-materials

If you want a detailed installation instructions for a compost bin I can prepare this for $50 which will include.

1. Free 30 minute consultation meeting or phone call.

2. Detailed shopping list of materials.

3. Installation instructions to construct the bin yourself.

4. Don’t worry I am here to help you along the way and I will be available for any questions you may have during the process.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time! Have a great day.