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Do you want to embark on the adventure of composting?

But compost bins sold in stores are not cheap ...

And when you're not a handyman like me, it's not easy to make one yourself!

Fortunately, I found a super easy way to make your own compost bin. 10 minutes chrono and without spending 1 €.

And all this, without a drill and without screws!

The trick is touse wooden pallets and plastic clamps. Look, it's very simple:

What you need

- 4 wooden pallets

- 18 plastic clips of 30 cm

How to do

1. First, make sure you find a flat spot to install the compost bin.

2. Then take two pallets and stand them upright on the edge so that they form a 90 ° angle.

3. Secure them with zip ties. If the ties are not long enough, tie two together.

4. Do the same on the other side with the third pallet, placing it at a right angle as well.

5. Finally, fix the fourth pallet only on one side because it will serve as a door, so you must be able to rotate it.

Results

And There you go ! Your compost bin made of pallets is already ready to be used :-)

Easy, fast and economical, isn't it?

Still better than having to buy a compost bin, right?

The fasteners must be tightened so that the pallets hold well together.

If you are a bit of a handyman, you can secure the door with hinges to make it even easier to open.

Me, I like that my bin is also easy to dismantle if I decide to move it. So the zip ties are perfect for me.

Additional advice

Once built, stack your waste in the bin, making sure to add water between each layer.

I started with a bottom layer of shredded cardboard and then added my kitchen and garden waste.

Now I even add horse manure my neighbor gives me and add straw to bring everything back into balance.

If you are not sure what to put in your new compost bin, I recommend this article which explains everything.

Where can I find free pallets?

Small local businesses, such as convenience stores, are a good place to find pallets for free.

Indeed, large companies often already have people who take care of recovering them ...

But small businesses that only have one or two aren't quite sure what to do with it.

So they are often very happy to be able to get rid of it easily. Do not hesitate to canvass them!

If there's a house being built around your area, don't hesitate to take a look around and ask if they have any.

For this project, also try to find pallets that are the same size to make a nice square compost bin.

Your turn...

Have you tried this trick for building a compost bin with pallets? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Also to discover:

How To Fertilize The Soil In Your Vegetable Garden WITHOUT Making Compost.

42 New Ways to Recycle Wooden Pallets.