DIY: Make your own bin

Why buy when you can make it yourself? Making your own compost bin is quite simple and there are multiple ways to do it. All you need to do is to drill some holes in a repurposed bucket, drum or even just use some wire mesh. Check these videos out for some ideas.

DIY Compost Bin - Balanced Air Circulation

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A pair of 20 Ltr Paint Bucket with bottom holes

Fruit Basket cover

4mm Sand mesh or Perforated sheet

16" bottom plate
3 Bioclean & Grow bricks (900 gms)

Ideal for:
3+ people

DIY COMPOST BIN - BALANCED AIR CIRCULATION

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A pair of mud pots

A pair of Fruit Basket cover

A pair of 4mm Sand mesh or Perforated sheet

16" bottom plate
3 Bioclean & Grow bricks (900 gms)

Ideal for:
3+ people

3ft x 3 ft DIY Mesh Bin - Excellent Air CIrculation

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3ft diameter x 3 ft height 1 Inch MS Mesh

3ft diameter x 3 ft height GI Perforated sheet

Epoxy paint coating to delay rusting

To be installed on 10 cement blocks

Two 5kg Bioclean blocks

A 50 ltr blue drum to store powdered cocopeat

Ideal for:
10+ people

DIY Pipe Composter

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6 inch diameter x 5 ft PVC Pipe - Strong one

5mm holes around it

End cap with 5mm holes

On foot into the soil and 4 feet above

Ideal for: 2+ people

50 Litre Blue Drum Composter

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3mm holes around the body

5mm holes on the lid

Four 10mm bottom holes

19 inch bottom plate

 

Ideal for:

4+ people

50 Ltr Blue Drum Composter with Stand

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3mm holes around the body

5mm holes on the lid

Four 10mm bottom holes

19-inch bottom plate

Iron Stand

Ideal for:
4+ people