• Materials Needed:
    • 5 Pallets
    • 2 Large gate hinges
    • Handle for the lid
  • Steps:
    1. Build a 4-sided box.
    2. Attach the 5th pallet to the top using the hinges.
    3. Make sure the lid fits snugly to trap heat.
    4. Add a thermometer through one of the pallet gaps to monitor the “cooking” temp.
  • Pro Tip: If your pile reaches $140^{\circ}F$ to $160^{\circ}F$, it will kill most weed seeds and pathogens.

10. The Corner “Hidden” Bin

If you have a very small yard, you can use two pallets to create a triangular bin in the corner of your fence. It uses your existing fence as the back walls.