How can i start my own super cheap compost bin?

Question

i eat lots of fruits and veggies and often have lots of peels and whatnot to throw away. i used to just have a pile in my backyard, but since i got a dog, im worried he will eat something outta there and die [ive heard it happen before]. im thinking like a styrofoam cooler with holes kept in my garage or on my porch. i dont have the money to order anything offline, im really....really broke. where can i get the right worms? would bait shops possible have them? help me out!!

Answer 1

First, wake, then bake.  After that, get a five gallon bucket and cut the bottom off.  Put it anywhere on the lawn (so you don't need worms).  It can't hurt to bury it a few inches.  Then put a little bit grass (actual grass) clipping in the bottom.  You can then start to put you typical stuff in (avoid citris and fatty stuff).  It is very important that the bucket get rain (or watered).  I can't imagine that compost would hurt the dog.  Feel free to to fit a second bucker over the first to keep the dog out.  THis would mean the lower cuket would be place upside down so the second bucket could fit over it.

Answer 2

I have a worm compost bin in back yard and it it multiplying. You can buy worms online for like $16.00 for 500 worms. you can make a compost bin:

1) Get a plastic bin

2.)Drill holes in the center and on the sides

3.) Then cover the holes with pantie hose or mesh or screen so the worms don't escape.

4.) Put in any food with low acidity

5.) This is the cheapest way i did it and it cost me only 25 bucks to do!!

It's super cheap and I hope this helps

Answer 3

There are a couple ways of doing this.  Go to your nearest home improvement store and buy a roll of chicken wire.  Using this, you don't need a compost bin, just make a compost pile.  Use the chicken wire to create a fence around the pile.  Every 3 - 4 weeks, use a shovel or pitch fork and turn the contents of the pile over.  Once everything has rotted to a silvery brown, your  compost is ready to use.

The other way is to buy a cheap plastic trash can and cut several holes in the side.  Throw your waste in there.  Again every 3 -4 weeks, dump out the contents, mix them up and then put them back in.  Same as above, once the color is right, you can use it in your garden.

Answer 4

Dig a hole in the back yard a little smaller than a garbage can lid

And put it some place where it won't be a danger of stepping in

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Then put all kinds of stuff in it and

a little lime to sweeten it up

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Put a old garbage can lid on top of it  

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That will about do it for recycling the stuff and it will eventually fill the hole with all kinds of fertilizer stuff

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Answer 5

This is an idea that my mother uses. Maybe this will work for you.

Homemade Compost Bin Supplies

Here is what you'll need:

    * an old garbage can

    * a watering can or hose

    * nails

    * hammer

    * 2 bricks

Poke Holes in the Garbage Can

We will want to begin by puncturing holes into the old garbage can. Organic material needs oxygen in order to break down into rich fertile compost so you want to make sure there is air circulating in the container. To do this I am simple taking a nail and hammering it into the side of the container. Continue making holes until you have covered the entire can. My bin looks like this.

Position the Compost Bin

Now we are going to take our bricks, lay them on the ground and place our bin on top of the bricks. This step is especially important for anyone using a metal garbage can as they have the tendency to rust if they are placed directly on the ground.

Compost Bin Materials

For our compost bin we are going to want to use two types of materials, green material and brown materials.

Brown includes:

    * cardboard

    * junk mail

    * newspaper

    * wood shavings

Green materials include:

    * grass

    * aw vegetable peelings

    * tea bags or coffee grinds

    * weeds

Add Contents to the Compost Bin

Begin by filling the can in alternating layers of green and brown material. You will want to aim for an equal serving of both. Don't worry about filling the bin all at once. You can simply add items through the week.

Compost Bin Moisture

You will want the contents of your bin to be a moist as a wrung out sponge so, if your material looks a little dry go ahead and water it. Put on the lid and give it a good roll.

For the best results you will want to roll your bin at least once a week and water it if it becomes too dry. Do this, and your compost should be ready in 4-8 weeks.

Answer 6

Get all the neccessary items from a shop that is specialised or offer all required materials to save trouble of making two trips.

Vermicomposting(Some background information which might help)

Through this method, red worms(Lumbricus rubellus) found in gardens— are placed in bins with organic matter in order to break it down into a high-value compost called castings. Worm bins are easy to construct (they are also commercially available) and can be adapted to accommodate the volume of food scraps generated.

Types of Waste and Waste Generators

Worms will eat almost anything you would put in a typical compost pile (e.g., food scraps, paper, plants). Vermicomposting can be ideal for apartment dwellers or small offices that want to derive some of the benefits of composting and reduce solid waste. It is frequently used in schools to teach children conservation and recycling.

Climate or Seasonal Considerations

Worms are sensitive to variations in climate. Extreme temperatures and direct sunlight are not healthy for the worms. The optimal temperatures for vermicomposting range from 55 °F to 77 °F. In hot, arid areas, the bin should be placed under the shade. By vermicomposting indoors, however, one can avoid many of the problems posed by hot or cold climates. The primary responsibility is to keep the worms alive and healthy by providing the proper conditions and sufficient food.

Requirements

Vermicomposting has only a few basic requirements, among them: worms, worm bedding (e.g., shredded newspaper, cardboard), and a bin to contain the worms and organic matter. Maintenance procedures include preparing bedding, burying garbage, and separating worms from their castings.

Results

One pound of mature worms (approximately 800-1,000 worms) can eat up to half a pound of organic material per day. It typically takes three to four months for these worms to produce harvestable castings, which can be used as potting soil. Vermicomposting also produces compost or "worm" tea, a high-quality liquid fertilizer for house plants or gardens.

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/compo...

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