Wooden Compost Bins


A Wooden Compost Bin system is made from solid treated wood, with closed sides for moist and even composting. Wood is perhaps the most appropriate material for compost bins. It is durable, provides insulation and "breathes", so that compost is less likely to get wet and lumpy. Unfortunately, there are very few satisfactory wooden bins available commercially. Plastic bins are in vogue and have elbowed out the traditional wooden compost bin.

Commercial Wooden Bins:
Nevertheless, if you decide to purchase a wooden compost bin, be aware that the new models have been designed to be user-friendly. They can be easily assembled at home; usually they consist of modules and a lid, and need no nails and screws. Another built-in advantage of a commercial wooden compost bin is that the wood has been pre-treated for long life. These wooden bins have closed sides for moist and even composting plus slide out panels for easy access and removal. Many portable models are also available which can be easily moved around.

Home models:
If you wish to make a simple Wooden Composting Bin at home, you can accomplish it with basic material and minimal effort. You only need 4 timber posts and timber planks, all of the same length. Just nail the timber planks to the timber posts from top to the bottom in close proximity, in the shape of a wooden box and your home assembled wooden compost bin is ready. An even more inexpensive alternative is a wooden pallet bin where wooden pallets are screwed or wired together, with a removable side.

A Wooden Composting Bin, whether commercial or home-assembled, is sturdy and weather-durable. Wood also has the intrinsic advantage of working as an insulator and moisturizer to shorten the time period in obtaining the finished compost. Opting for a traditional wooden compost bin is a wise decision; it is an ideal unit for turning waste into biologically rich compost.

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