Most of the organic gardeners and plant enthusiasts are not blessed with large areas where they can have their own garden as well as their large compost piles. However, you don't need to have a large place to set your own garden and compost pile. All you need to have are simple tools and materials in order to make one that can produce the same exact benefits as in a larger compost pile.

Making your compost bin from a trash can has the same principle as when making out of a plastic storage container. Basically, the only material you need is a 32 gallon plastic garbage can, however if you have the liberty of obtaining a much larger one the better compost bin it would be. Metal trash cans are better as you can be safe from rodent attacks although they come more expensive than the plastics.

Prepare you plastic or metal garbage can for drilling and make sure that it is clean. Drill holes all over your trash can and make sure that they are equal in distance of about six to twelve inches apart. You can drill from the lid to the sides and bottom of the garbage can so that air can pass through. You can also use wire mesh on the holes if you are hesitant on whether rats can come in or not. This precaution is good as you don't want these pests to feast on your compost bin.

Although the location where you wish to place your compost bin is not important, yet an accessible location is practical as it enables you to have an easy access to it any time you want as you will be having many trips to your compost bin. You might also want to elevate the location of your bin to allow it to get air which helps for faster decomposition of the contents of the compost bin.

Throw as much as organic wastes as you can in order to fill your compost bin. Adding leaves is a good idea to control the dampness level of your compost bin. Anything that is biodegradable is good except for foods that spoil and attracts pests such as rodents. Water it regularly or when needed in order to maintain a damp environment. This in return will add up to speed the process of decomposition. Adding garden soil to your compost bin should be done regularly as it is another ideal way of speeding it up due to the microorganism found in soil that helps in eating up the contents of your compost bin.

A good compost bin requires regular turning of its contents which is called aerating your bin. This process also contributes to a faster composting, however you can also let your compost materials sit and decompose on its own. When it is ready, you can now harvest your finished compost product and use them on your garden. These finished compost products are organic fertilizers which are popular due to the fact that they are not harmful to our environment and to our health.