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Wire mesh bins are simple and inexpensive to build, they are easy to turn and aerate. The bin can be taken off of the pile it sits on. To turn shovel material into upside down bin and flip back over. Only keeps out larger animals but not rats and raccoons. |
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Cement block bins are a little more expensive than wire mesh. Easy access to material to turn it and very stable and semi-permanent. Must reconstruct to move. Animals have easy access to pile. |
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Straw bale bins are very cheap to make. Bales can be used until they break down then they can be composted to, a perfect recycled system. You can also put bales on top of pile to generate extra heat. Must reconstruct to move. Animals have easy access to pile. |
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Wooden bins require more money and skills to construct. Can be more expensive if using rot resistant cedar. One side needs to open to allow for access to pile. Will be a sturdy and long lasting bin. It is best to build a row of three wooden bins to help make turning easier. If a top is built than they can be very animal proof. |
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Tumbler bins are expensive but require no time or effort to build. They are easy to turn but the volume will be much less than a pile. Material needs to be more finely chopped before it is added. On the plus side they are a more attractive bin if ascetics are important and are animal proof and have less smell. |
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Plastic bins are also expensive but require no time or effort to build. They can be hard to turn so best used in cold composting. Material needs to be more finely chopped before it is added. On the plus side they are a more attractive bin if ascetics are important and are animal proof and have less smell. |
