Composting Guide: Compost bin placement

Composting is a part of the self sufficient lifestyle: Compost bin placement

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The placement of your compost bin is important. Before you decide where to place your compost bin, there are a few things you might want to consider. Proper placement of your bin will improve your chances with this unique waste disposal method.

Conditions

For the best results, it is a good idea to place your bin in a partial sun/shade location. You do not want your compost bin to become overly hot or overly cold. Your compost bin should also have access to good air circulation and a water source.

Aesthetics

So for large compost bins, you might want to try to camouflage them so they do not become a big eye sore in your yard. This is easy enough to do with the help of a bit of screening or fencing material. If you really want to blend your compost bin into the surroundings of your hard, plant a few large hedges around it!

If you like to entertain outdoors, it is also a good idea to place your compost bin in a remote section of your yard. If the balance of your compost bin is off and it becomes stinky, you won’t enjoy hanging out in your hard so much if it is located nearby!

Function

Depending on how you use your compost bin, you might want to make sure you have convenient access to it. If you want to get rid of a lot of household wastes, such as food, you probably will want to place your compost bin in easy access of your home. This way you can avoid walking back and forth to your bin every time you need to dispose of something. This will also help you avoid the temptation of throwing things directly into your trash can!