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Finished cedar compost bin, front view with the board lid on, standing on bare soil beside a wire fence at Layton Farms
DIY Build Plan · 9 pages

DIY Cedar Compost Bin Plans

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Build the compost bin we actually use at Layton Farms. Every photo in these plans is of the real bin, from the workshop build to the finished bin out by the garden. It's a sturdy 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft single-bay bin with horizontal cedar (or similar) boards, four vertical corner posts, and ½-inch hardware cloth for airflow. A simple board lid keeps rain and animals out and still lets the pile breathe.

What's inside

  • Step-by-step PDF plans (9 pages)
  • Real photos of the bin we built and use
  • Full materials list with approximate cost
  • Assembly instructions that match the photos
  • Safety notes and usage tips
  • Optional metal corner brackets for extra strength
  • Instant PDF download. Nothing ships.
  • US Letter (8.5 × 11 in).
  • Personal use. Print as many copies as you need.

Read the safety notes in the plan and our DIY Safety Disclaimer before you build.

Read our DIY Safety Disclaimer

  • Newly built compost bin frame with open board spacing on the concrete floor of the Layton Farms workshop
  • Close-up of a bin corner: horizontal cedar boards, a vertical corner post and hardware cloth behind the gaps
  • Side view of the compost bin in use next to garden plants, with hardware cloth showing between the boards
  • Looking down into the open bin at a pile of dried garden stalks and leaves
  • DIY Cedar Compost Bin Plans cover page

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