ecological houses
How to make a compost heap?
I want to start recycling, and make a compost heap, can anyone help me. I dont have much money so the cheapest way possible would be great.
Also if anyone else has any tips to make me and my house as ecological as possible
I know that you put in kitchen waste, but I want to know how to actually make the compost heap it self.
I have been composting for years and have several different versions and renditions of compost piles. The one I have now I like best because it is easy to use and is the most effective.
I build a box once out of treated 1″ x 6″ lumber with 4″ x4″ legs. left a space between the sidewall slates, , Now I just pile the material in a spot close to my garden area. No sides or top. I did throw down an old pallet for a bottom for aiding in air flow, but I have my doubts as to it’s effectiveness given I quickly overran the anticipated square footage footprint that I started with. It is easy to access from three sides for turning and adding material. I acutally turn my current pile a couple of times a year with a skid loader. I back up my lawn rake to the pile to dump grass clippings into it, and then drive away.
I attached some links found by doing an internet search with the keyword ‘composting’. Several sites came up. Another good resource would be your local State University extenison service office. If your state does not have one, go the web and search in any states university that has an agricultural services department.
I would not spend a dime on the pile. You do not need to. Forget the ‘stuff’ you gotta have. Learn what it takes to have a healthy pile. Start piling and turn often.
Good luck.
Alternative living, British Columbia
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