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What Size Compost Bin?

Calculate compost bin size by household and yard waste volume.

📅 Updated April 2026 Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

Taille

1 m × 1 m × 1 m minimum pour générer assez de chaleur (55-70°C). Famille de 4 avec jardin : 1,2×1,2×1 m fonctionne bien. Deux bacs sont idéaux : un en remplissage, un en maturation.

Ratio 3:1

3 parts bruns (carbone) : feuilles mortes, carton, paille. 1 part verts (azote) : épluchures, gazon, restes de cuisine. Trop de vert = boue malodorante. Trop de brun = décomposition lente.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

Composting diverts 30% of household waste from landfills while producing free soil amendment worth $100-200/year.

Frequently asked questions
Combien de temps ?
Compost chaud (retourné hebdomadairement) : 2-4 mois. Froid (laissé tel quel) : 6-12 mois.
En hiver ?
Plus lent mais continuez d'ajouter — ça se décomposera au printemps.
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