Hannah Stacked bin system

Background

This compost system was built for a 2 person household. The home has a fair amount of green waste and yard trimmings along with food scraps from the kitchen. One major concern was deer being able to access the bin, and a want was for quick compost turnover with ease. This was the reasoning for the 2 bin method that would not only insulate but allow for airflow to get to the compost from all corners. This is a very easy to do project with things one may have laying around the house!

Criteria

Criteria	Constraints	Weight (1-10)
Accessablity	System should be easily built and used by anyone in the household. It also should be hassle free to clean, turn and move around the yard.	9
Functionality	Able to take in compost from a home that cooks often so has plenty of food scraps as well as garden and lawn waste. Stands up to midwest climate. Keeps food scraps away from deer and squirrels.	10
Uses Waste	Use materials that were around the house as a quick daytime project and also materials that would otherwise be considered waste. Minimizes cost.	10
Move-ablitiy	This system is not needed to last a long time but rather should be able to be deconstructed quickly in case of winter storms or discontinuing the project.	8

Construction

How to Build

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How to Build an at-home stacked storage bin composting system

Conclusion

Troubleshooting

From the first design to the second, these were some adjustments I made.

Problem	Suggestion
Compost not decomposing	to small of compost for space
Cannot reach back of bays	shorten system
Food falling from sides	close holes in pannels

Composting