Compost bin??

[riverwader]

I am curious what people are doing for compost bins. I have a one acre lot with 20 or so trees. I would like to start a compost pile for all the leaves, lawn scraps and plants during the spring cleanup. Any suggestions on what works the best and how large I should go. I was thinking of doing something likea small pen out of treated decking with some gaps or holes in it for venting. I dont really have a clue. Any help?

[sparcebag]

I just dug a hole throw grass,leaves,vegetable matter into it cover with dirt taken out,but layered veg dirt veg. dirt.move on to dig along side of first when first is full (mounded)do the same,turn first mound over 2-3 x year.I have 3 mounds and get nice soil all summer.

[IFallsRon]

Last one I made was had a frame of cedar fence posts and wrapped with 4-foot chain link fence. When the compost was ready, I'd tip over the whole thing and shovel from the bottom.

[spudhauler]

I made a box out of standard wood shipping pallets, wrapped the outside with mesh wire. It is not pretty and can be a pain if you want to "turn it over" but the price was right and it works for me.