When composting without a bin it is not likely to be as neat and contained as utilizing a bin
. If your heap is inside a back corner of the backyard or behind the shed it is most likely not likely to matter a good deal. If it is outside of the kitchen window or overlooked by your neighbors living room you might wish to continue to keep an additional eye on it. Is it in a spot the wind is likely to scatter it? Is it likely to blow all over your neighbor's lawn?