Add the worms. Pull aside some of the bedding, bury the food waste and cover it up.
Construction Build a wooden worm bin, buy a plastic tub with a lid, or use an old trunk or drawer.
Wooden containers are absorbent and good insulators. Plastic containers maintain a constant moisture level. Raise the bin on bricks or wooden blocks for air circulation and to protect from freezing in winter. Place a tray underneath to capture any excess moisture. Cover the bin to conserve moisture and provide darkness for the worms.