But if you have lots of room, you can build your own bin from pallets. You can sift the finished compost to make a finer product. Learn how to make your own compost screen . DEP in partnership with Penn State Extension County offices are offering backyard compost education and bins to Pennsylvania residents. You can see examples of bins in use at a backyard compost demonstration site near you.
Some municipalities provide bins to residents through a backyard composting program .
If there is not one in your community, encourage your local officials to develop one. Leaving grass clippings on the lawn saves work and returns valuable nutrients to the lawn while reducing waste. Learn how easy it is to grasscycle . Worm Your Way into Composting , then get more details from our Composting Links.