Compost benefits soil physically by improving soil structure, chemically through nutrient contributions and biologically by promoting the growth of beneficial micro-organisms. And if all these benefits aren't enough, compost also recycles yard and kitchen wastes. There is beauty in simplicity, and with all the confusion over Y2K and computers that can do millions of calculations per second yet can't count to 2,000, you may be looking for something simple.
Compost bins are simple.
A circular bin measuring 4 feet in diameter and 4-5 feet high made by tying the ends of a length of small spaced woven wire together with rope makes an outstanding compost bin. And with this design, it is easy to untie the wire, move the wire cylinder a few feet and turn your compost back into the bin. Compost bin construction is easy, and it's downhill from there. Simply fill the bin with any kind of plant material - leaves, grass clippings, vegetable refuse, shrubbery trimmings, coffee grounds, vegetable refuse, etc. As the organic material in your compost bin begins to decompose the pile will shrink.