![]() Use three long zip ties for each corner of the compost bin. Using your joined zip tie pairs, begin joining two of your pallets together to start forming your structure. It does not really matter which side of the pallet faces outward. No two pallets are alike, so you may need to move them around a bit until you find the best combination. Try to find an arrangement where the pallet heights and widths can be put together to make a square or rectangular structure. Stand your pallets up and place them at a 90 degree angle to one another. To join them, put the end of the first zip tie through the loop in the second. To make the zip ties long enough, string them together like this. You will only be joining the bin on three sides, so nine (9) joined zip ties should be enough. String one through the end loop of another one, then when you want to “tie” them, you put the end of the first through the loop of the second. Step Two:īefore you begin putting your pallets together, you need to make your zip ties long enough to join the pallets together. Each one is little bit different, but you can find similar ones if you look hard enough. Be on the lookout- once you start looking for them diligently, you will be surprised how many you find, sometimes in unexpected places. Pallet Finding Tip: Where do you find pallets? I have had success finding them at the back of tile shops, on the side of the road, and when I really need them, or I need large quantities, for sale pretty inexpensively off Craigslist. If you wish to, you can paint the outside pallet slats with a brush or spray paint. How To Build A Pallet Compost Bin: Supplies Needed:Īlthough most any pallet will do, if you were wanting make the bin visually pleasing and/or decorative, try to find pallets of the same size with intact slats. Throw all your yard clippings, leaves and compostable table scraps in this easy to make compost bin. Practically free, super fast to build, and it allows you to compost a large amount of material. It takes less than an hour, and is actually a great compost bin, due to the way the pallets create structure to the pile, but also allow ventilation. Looking for a great weekend project that will not take your whole weekend? Have some yard cleanup to do anyway? Try this pallet compost bin we built out of repurposed pallets and zip ties. Compost Bin DIY: How To Make A Compost Bin Out of Pallets and Zipties ![]()
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