Compost and manure are the best but it will take anywhere from 6-12 to get compost, depending on what you put into it, turn and water. Don't need anything fancy for a bin wire mesh will be fine. When you turn it just pull up the fence and heave the compost and you will have plenty of red wigglers. House scrap is the best and if you grind it up before putting in the pile the worms will thank you, including coffe grinds.