Your boards may be different. Pallet boards are usually 5/16 inch thick, but some are closer to 3/4 inch. Tip: You can also make this compost bin from store-bought cedar boards. The width of the notch ...

Some popular designs include: If you’re not concerned about attracting local animals, build a DIY compost bin to host an open-air pile. Wooden pallets, wine crates and even old drawers and ...

Building a compost bin from scratch enables you to customize it to your particular circumstances. Everything from size to materials to design can be personalized to fit your needs. Before you get ...

Update on November 5, 2024: Updated prices and checked stock for all products. Compost bins should be low maintenance, and they don’t need to be made from expensive or specially engineered ...

Composting is excellent for your garden's health, and when creating a compost bin, balance is key. Here's why you should ...

The bins will allow residents to collect organic materials such as fruit/vegetable scraps, fall leaves, and grass clippings and turn it into compost through natural decomposition. Microbes feed ...

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Residents of the five boroughs must now put their organic compost at the curb in a separate bin for collection. The Sanitation Department has offered New Yorkers free bins for their compost.