Seriously how many things can one make from empty plastic buckets? I have lost count, but absolutely love it. The time we made the diy garbage can compost tumbler, after building the diy 3 bin compost system. Let us add to the list with this diy plastic bucket compost bin.
The good news is you do not have to spend a lot of money to get started composting. For starters most of these buckets are available either for free or for a few bucks each. That is really the only thing you need for this setup. A solution like this is perfect for indoor composting or for those of us that have limited gardening space.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- 5 gallon plastic bucket with lid
- screwdriver
- handheld drill
- 1/4 or 1/2″ drill bit
The first thing I did was give the bucket a good wash. This is an important step, especially if you will be re-purposing one. You can then move on to drilling a series of holes in the lid, and around the sides and on the bottom too. These holes are essential for letting any moisture out of the bucket during the 6 week composting period.
You can get step by step instructions on the Bargin Babe blog, here…
DIY Plastic Bucket
Compost Bin
You can watch the video below on Balcony Composting in a 5-Gallon Bucket…
You can watch the video below on How to Compost in a 5 Gallon Container…
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