A Guide to Composting Horse Manure

by Jessica Paige, WSU Cooperative Extension, Whatcom County

Compost Bin Design #1

For two 4'x8'x8' bins, the following list of equipment and supplies are needed:

SUPPLIES

70 - 8' landscape timbers (or similar wood)
140 - 5/16" x 5 1/2" lag screws

EQUIPMENT

Drill & bit (1/4" - 5" long)
Ratchet & socket set
Power or hand saw
Carpenter's level
Post hole digger
Tamping rod or similar tool

NOTE: number of timbers and lag screws will depend on the width of the timbers you purchase and how tall you wish to make your bins.

For three 4'x8'x8' bins, the following list of equipment and supplies are needed:

SUPPLIES:

8 - 8' 6" x 6" treated posts
40 - 4' 2" x 2" treated boards
110 - 8' landscape timbers (or similar wood)
160 - 3" deck screws

EQUIPMENT:

Drill with screwdriver head and bit
25' tape measure
Chain saw or hand saw
Carpenter's level
Post hole digger
Tamping rod or similar tool

Finished compost bin at Silver Lake Park.