We used rivets to speed up the compost bin tumbler assembly but screws nuts and lock washers work too.
Diy compost bin plastic barrel. Some barrels resemble a garbage can and blend in with the other cans. The compost tumbler drum and stand together cost about the same as the low price models but our composter is built stronger and has more features. So you have decided to give it a go and build yourself a compost barrel. Our version of a compost barrel is an adaptation of that using a plastic 55 gallon drum.
You can use any two plastic barrels or drums that you have on hand and if you don t have barrels to use check with local manufacturing companies to see if they have any that they are willing to part with. If you are going to use a reclaimed barrel make sure it once contained food grade non toxic liquids only. We got our reclaimed 50 gallon plastic water barrel for free and it used to be an industrial distilled water storage container. It is also rotatable so you can keep your compost turned so that it produces better.
Eco friendly diy rain barrel and compost bin. Diy compost barrel step 1. This instructable like all my others is dedicated to my beloved 16 yro. Before working with it find out what sort of material it initially contained and clean it thoroughly and appropriately.
The most difficult item for you to obtain may be a 55 gallon plastic drum that forms the main body of your compost barrel. Check with friends and local companies to see if they have one available. It takes a full day to customize the drum and build the stand. I want to make this as easy for you as i.