A corner of the ground that is open to air and away from the house can be chosen for making a container for the compose preparation. The compost container area should also be out of the reach of the children play area and the pets, if any, should also be not allowed near the same.



Once the safe place is chosen, a frame of 4 feet in the shape of cube has to be constructed by using either 2x4's or even 2x6's.

The remaining 2x4's or the 2x6's should be cut into a length of 4 feet and the same has to be nailed to the frame. A gap of quarter to half inch has to be left for the air to flow between the boards.

After completion of the nailing of all the four sides, lid to cover the container has to be made. It can be made with the help of the cardboard or even a thin sheet. Then the same has to be attached to the container with the help of the hinges. If required, a latch can be added. But it is not a compulsory one.

By using the staples or the U shaped fasteners, the fencing has to be attached to the outside of the container. This will prevent entry of rodents into the container. Many of the wire mesh come in the size of 4 feet wide rolls.

Now the compost container is ready and the same has to be kept in the place earmarked for it. Once it is placed in its position, the composting work can be started. Waste materials from the kitchen and the garden can be thrown inside the compost container. It is better to avoid throwing wastages like oils, meats or fats inside the compost container.

The contents in the container have to be stirred with the use of shovel or the rake with a time gap of 2 or 3 days. A good fertilizer can be seen inside the container after 1 to 1 and ? months that can be used in the garden.

Those people who live in the apartments and does not have sufficient yard to keep a big container can go in for small compost bins. The dustbin with the lid can also be used as a compost container by doing some alterations like piercing some holes for ventilation for preparing good compost. Thus a good compost container can be made without spending much amount.