Compost Bin Plans – Free PDF Download

Cut twelve 1×6’s to 4′ long. Cut four 2×2’s to 3′ 6″ long, cut the bottom of the 2×2’s as shown on illustration above. Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ long.

Assemble as shown on illustration above, drill pilot holes and screw 1 1/2″ deck screws through the 1×6’s and into the 2×2’s. The 1×6 boards will have a 1/2″ gap between each board. Gap the 3′ 6″ 2×2 and the 3′ 2×2 so that the front 1×6 boards can slide in and out easily.

Cut six 1×6’s to 4′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above. Drill pilot holes and screw 1 1/2″ deck screws through the 1×6’s and into the 2×2’s.

Cut six 1×6’s to 4′ long for the front, these boards will slide in and out.

Cut a 2×2 to 4′ 4 1/2″long, and two 2×2’s to 1 1/2″ long. Drill pilot holes and screw 1 1/2″ deck screws through the 4′ 4 1/2″ long 2×2 and into the 1 1/2″ long 2×2. The 2×2 on top is not screwed into the sides, it can slide and will help in keeping the side walls in place.