Continuous Compost Bins

The photograph above is of a Continuous Compost Bin. These type of compost bins come in many different shapes and sizes. This is the type of compost bin which is the most recommenced for your average gardener, because they require such little maintenance and care. This type of bin is called a Continuous Compost Bin because it composts continuously.. Clever name! As the materials in the bottom of the bin compost, you can keep adding the material as you get it. As the materials compost it will filter through the not-yet-decomposed items, and make its way to the removable drawer in the bottom of the bin. Once the compost lands in the drawer, it is ready to use as you please. The only maintenance that this type of device requires is an occasional turning, and the removal of the compost from the bottom bin!

Quick Composting!

The picture you see above is of a type of outdoor garden compost bin called a batch composter. A batch composter is a great idea for anybody who wants to speed up the process of composting. First start by filling the bin with the right balance of wet and dry materials. Once your bin is filled, you cannot keep adding materials to it every time you have them available. Everyday check to see that the balance of moisture is correct in the compost bin. As you're checking the balance of moisture, turn the pile three of four times using the handle mounted on the side of the bin. The compost will be ready to use in as little as four weeks, which is much faster than your typical continuous composter.

How To Make An Indoor Compost Bin - Great For An Apartment!

Materials

• Some kind of container (small plastic trash can)
• A tray to catch spills
• A small bag of soil 
• Some old newspaper to shred
• Drill or Hammer

Step One

Chose a location for your compost container. I would recommend a place like in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Any place will do for your compost bin, but most people would prefer for it to be hidden somewhere out if plain view.

Step Two

Take your drill and drill small holes around the rim of your compost bin, and in the bottom. These holes allow for better air flow, which will allow your compost pile to cool and decompose quicker than if there were no holes in your container.

Step Three

Take your newspaper and shred it into strips. Spread the strips of newspaper onto the tray. The newspaper will allow the spillage of water to absorb. Place your compost bin on the tray, and put them both into your compost hide away.

Step Four

Add soil as a base to the bottom of your compost bin. The amount of soil you add will depend on the size of your compost bin. If your bin is about the size of a medium kitchen garbage can, then about four inches of soil will do.

Step Five

Add some dry material to the compost bin. In an indoor compost bin some shredded newspaper would be the best material to use. Add a reasonable amount.

Using Your Bin...

Each time your get leftover food scraps add them to the bin. Make sure you make your food scraps as small as possible. This will allow for easier and quicker composting. You must keep a balance of damp and dry materials in your composting bin. Each time you add food scraps it's always a good idea to add a few pieces of shredded newspaper, too. Once a week you have to mix your compost pile. Each time you mix the pile add a few more shreds of newspaper to maintain the correct balance of wet and dry materials.

What Is Compost?

     Compost is simply decomposed matter that can has been recycled into a fertilizer for your gardens. Composting is a great way to get rid of any left over organic matter that you have, without it ending up in the landfill.
      Many people don't bother to do any composting because they think that it will take up too much of their time, but in reality, composting barely takes us any time at all. Just throw that material that you want composed into your compost bin, which can be placed inside of your house or out, and leave it there to decompose. The only care and upkeep that your compost pile is going to need is an occasional stir, but even that doesn't have to happen too often.

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