RRFB Garbage-Can Composter

Garbage-Can Composter

A garbage-can composter is inexpensive and easy to build. It can be used for food or garden wastes. The wastes do, however, need to be turned.

Building a Garbage-Can Composter

Materials

garbage can with cover

coarse sawdust, straw or wood chips

Tools

drill

pitch fork, shovel or compost turner

work gloves

1. Drill three rows of holes 4 to 6 inches apart all around the sides of the garbage can. Then drill several holes in the base of the garbage can. The holes allow air movement and the drainage of excess moisture.

2. Place 2 to 3 inches of dry sawdust, straw or wood chips in the bottom of the can to absorb excess moisture and let the compost drain.