Wooden-Pallet Compost Bin A holding unit can be built inexpensively using wooden pallets. Pressure-treated lumber or untreated pine painted with a preservative or latex paint may be used to make a nicer looking bin. The costs vary, depending on whether new lumber or pallets are used.
Used pallets are often available from manufacturers and landfills.
Saw Sledge hammer Claw hammer Work gloves 1. Nail or wire four pallets together to make a four-sided bin at least 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet. The bin is then ready to use. A fifth pallet can be used as a base, to allow more air to get into the pile and to increase the stability of the bin. Back To Top Building a Holding Unit Using Lumber 1.