Make a Compost Bin from a Trash Can

By Judith Feiger
Published on September 1, 1976
article image
PHOTO: JUDITH FEIGER
Bury a metal trash can to create a composter that is safe from bugs and rodents.

Flies, stray pets, and rats are attracted to compost piles
like mosquitoes to murky water . . . especially when the
rotting heap in question contains raw garbage. Fortunately,
we’ve never had a rat problem, but we used to be
troubled by all other kinds of pests whenever we put
kitchen wastes on our compost pile.

Comments (0) Join others in the discussion!
    Online Store Logo
    Need Help? Call 1-800-234-3368