Details for Building a Hot Compost Bin
Question
August 11, 2024
I’m new to Albuquerque and hoping to build a hot compost bin for my property. My problem is that I am having trouble finding plans for closed bins, without wire sides online. I saw a presentation online from you all here: https://www.nmcomposters.org/_files/ugd/9ed432_dcb7a903f05245c39ffa436a6919480b.pdf
It looks like exactly what I was hoping to build. Any chance you have the plans for it?
Answer(s)
Answer by JZ: If you would like to see the bins which are described in the link, then you may visit them at the north end of the compound at the Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd. Ext. NW., open 9-4PM, M-F. The entrance to the compound is on Indian School Rd.
This 3 bin setup is called the New Zealand Box with three bays. I have attached one construction design: https://9ed43215-88d9-4458-a7ef-f39e4143cf0a.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ed432_7c66564d8073493baddb418306903579.docx
This setup may be seen at the AgriNature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd. NW In Los Ranchos De Albuquerque: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed432_5398d4f53b3740cfbef04f3b3202e8fb~mv2.jpg
Another method is to use raised bed blocks available at Lowes / Home Depot similar to what is pictured here: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed432_1e41cf3fd7e54e0fa448439e57b8b990~mv2.jpg
Hope that this is helpful. Get back if you have questions.