How to Make a Compost Bin from Pallets

Reader Contribution by Benedict Vanheems
Published on October 19, 2017
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A compost bin made from wooden pallets is cheap and easy to make. Check that they’re safe for composting in — the pallet stamps should display the IPPC or EPAL logo, and also the letters HT, which stands for heat-treated. Don’t use pallets with the letters MB on them as this indicates that the pallet has been treated with methyl bromide, a toxic pesticide.

You’ll need four pallets of matching size (or you can cut them to size). To join the pallets together you will need four corner brackets, a box of screws, and two pairs of hook and eye latches. You’ll also need a drill, a screwdriver, and a saw.

Building a Compost Bin with Pallets

Stand three pallets up, lean them against each other so the two side walls are flush with the width of the back wall. Screw them together to hold them in place while you add the brackets.

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