Easy $25 DIY Compost Bin

Today is the official first day of Fall, and we have already been hit with the cooler weather. Cooler temperatures make for a compost that breaks down much slower, up to four months. Whether you have a garden yet or not, it is the PERFECT time to start your compost bin! Your seeds come Spring will be so happy with all those extra nutrients! A garden can feel like quite an overwhelming task, but a compost bin isn’t. Set yourself up for success next Spring with this easy 25$ composting bin. You may be able to spend even less with items you already have! Items used: 5/8 inch hole saw drill bit (can be sized to your preference) 30 gallon metal trash bin Bricks, cinder blocks, scrap pressure treated wood, or any other weather safe item to raise your bin for airflow. Brown materials: Mulch Sawdust Cardboard Paper Dried leaves Shredded bark and branches Top soil Green materials: Vegetable cores and scraps Fruit cores and scraps Fruits and veggies past their prime NOT composting materials: Cooked foods Oils and fats Animal products Bones