A Nice, Straight, Level Compost Bin

For a long time, my compost production has been limited to what are called "worm bins." In what seems like eons ago now, in the early stages of working for the local newspaper, I wrote a story about how to make these worm bins. They are perfect for the apartment gardener who is limited to what they can fit on their balcony or patio.

But, true to form, I wanted more. For a long time too, I have wanted a double-sided compost bin made from recycled pallets. Having a double-sided bin gives you a place to put the stuff that is further along in the decomposition process. Recycling pallets is good to do because, says this source, 40 percent of hardwood harvested goes to making shipping pallets, two-thirds of pallets are only used once and then thrown away, and one quarter of all wood in landfills is from used pallets. I simply like the aesthetic of a compost bin made from pallets, not that I've ever seen bins made from anything fancier. Yes, pallets are generally the standard when it comes to compost bin building material.