How to Compost in Small Spaces Using a Trash Can

http://www.crazyaboutcompost.com One of the major factors keeping people from composting is a perceived lack of space.

I decided to create a simple trash can composter system to see how effective it is.

For just and 15 minutes to drill the holes, I have a composting system that is equal in capacity to a pricey compost tumbler.

As long as you drill enough holes and pay attention to moisture levels, this composting method should work for people that only have a small yard, alleyway or just a balcony to work with.

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-Tyler
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20 thoughts on “How to Compost in Small Spaces Using a Trash Can”

  1. My wife wants to start composting and I saw your one video on the envirocycle and recommend making your own with this. With all the holes drilled what is to keep bugs out?  Is that even a valid concern/question of mine?  Next would be the smell?  Since you are watering it, where does the water go?  I plan on putting whatever I get by my shed and would prefer that bugs aren't around or near the shed.  But more importantly when putting water in it, wouldn't want it to run out and along the shed…etc.composting looks fun though so I've excited to start it!

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  2. Ann Wigmore had a method of composting in 2 laundry-like bins on wheels in her kitchen (the Wheatgrass book) that did not smell. I'm vegan and would love to do the same if possible?

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  3. I just started a small compost bin 3/9/2017. I noticed a lot of gnats around it. What should I do now? Originally, I didn't put holes at the bottom of the bin but have since put holes at the bottom of the bin.

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  4. Have you ever used cardboard when Browns are not available? Considering composting trash because my property does not produce leaves and other similar materials.

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  5. You never mentioned about turning the material. Also did you drill holes on the bottom of the barrel and I would have added a lock system for the top.

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  6. I like this kinda stuff and iv been thinking about composting though I live in apt. Got a question though, how is keeping organic products out of landfills helping anything? Just wondering what the science is.

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  7. Is it an issue if there's flies around and leaving larva in the compost? Should I cover the inside with a net or something to keep them away?

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  8. A variation on the trash can composter. As you can see in the video, the concept is moisture, compression, and time. Keep it cheap. Natural biological processes will do the reduction — not the $200 patented systems for making waste into dirt.

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  9. This is great, thanks. For those who want compost tea from this type of composter, I suggest placing the trash can in a kiddie pool (or something similar) and let that catch the liquid run off (compost tea).

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