Where to Place a Compost Bin

1. Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold

Cold slows down the decomposition process so it’s important to consider where the sun hits your garden, especially over the cooler months.

On the flip side, positioning a compost bin in a spot that receives intense all day sun can dry out compost.

To avoid having to regularly water your compost pile, choose a spot that receives some shade during the day, and avoid areas with intense sunlight.

Don’t forget that the main heat source in a compost pile is generated through microbe activity. Also, heat generation is the main reason why manufacturers designed compost bins to be black!

2. Not Too Windy

Similar to too much sun, too much wind will dry out your compost heap and hinder the composting process. You would then need to water your compost more regularly.

To avoid this, choose a spot with a natural or manmade windbreak.

3. Proximity to the House

Convenience is one of the most important factors when choosing where to place your compost bin.

Imagine it’s raining (or snowing!) outside and your compost bin is on the other side of the yard. With your kitchen scraps overflowing, would you be willing to traipse outside to empty it?

With this in mind, it’s a good idea to locate your bin within a comfortable walking distance from the house.

4. Position Near Plants But Not Under a Tree

Compost is often dense and heavy, so ideally you don’t want to be lugging or wheelbarrowing it large distances to your garden. Try to locate your compost bin near to or even in your veggie garden.

My compost bin is actually in my garden so that I simply need to lift the top, push it over and spread the compost through when it’s ready.

Positioning a bin under a large tree might sound like a good idea in terms of providing shade. However, trees have hungry root systems that seek out nutrients and water. Good if you want your tree to thrive but not so good if you were saving those nutrients for your garden!

Tree roots can also grow up into the bin which can cause problems.

5. Somewhere with Working Space

If you are going to be an active composter, a good rule of thumb when deciding whether there’s enough space is ‘twice the size of your compost bin’.

This allows enough elbow room for you to turn and aerate the compost. It also provides enough area to move and rebuild the compost bin directly next to where it was sitting and to get a wheelbarrow in to cart out finished compost.

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