If it is too wet, mix in some drier material. Continue adding energy material and bulking agent, mixing, and checking moisture until the pile is built. You do not need a bin or other container to make compost. Piles work well. Some people prefer containers because they look neater, or because it is easier to shield them from pests.
Containers can be simple or fancy.
Make them from materials such as old pallets, lumber, mesh fencing, or cinder blocks. For hot compost, each bin should be about 3 feet by3 feet by 3 feet in size. Sometimes you may have several problems to overcome. If you cannot get the pile toheat, all is not lost, because the pile will still break down by the slow method. Turning the Pile Use a pitchfork to turn the pile weekly, and add water when needed.