How Do You Build A 55-Gallon Compost Drum?
Compost is mixture of decayed organic materials used for fertilizing your garden or trees. Composting in a drum avoids problems with odors, pests and unenclosed garbage, and it’s cheaper than purchasing compost. A compost drum is easy to make and use. Here are two methods to build a 55-gallon compost drum. Drill a hole in both the top and bottom of the drum big enough for a pipe that’s longer than the drum to fit through. Drill holes along the length of the pipe and insert it into the top of the barrel, slide it through and out the hole in the bottom of the barrel. The pipe will aid in air circulation. Drill 1/2-inch holes around the outside of the barrel to allow air to circulate and water to drain. They should be in rows about a foot apart. Build a lumber frame for the composting drum by constructing two X-shaped rests for the ends of the pipe. This makes make rotating the drum easier. Put organic material like food scraps, grass cuttings and leaves into the drum. Roll the drum every
