There are various types of systems that can be used for composting and there are various factors that determine which system is suitable to one individual. To name a few, standard compost pile, tumbler systems, worm composting, trench composting and compost bins are some of the systems.
The vital factor that determines the choice of the system is, the volume of composting a person is planning to do. It can be either a large volume of yard waste, in addition to organic waste material or it can be just composting kitchen scraps.
Next factor is the time it can be allowed for composting. Again, it can be for a prolonged time, for using the compost for the next season or to use in the same growing season. If there is sufficient time, the compost can be allowed to just decompose on its own, over time by just piling them up in a corner of a garden.
For getting faster compost, worm composting or tumbler type system would be ideal. But, of course, they are labor oriented and need to pay some attention. Home made compost bins are less expensive and two and three bin systems built at home, make it easier to turn the compost pile from one bin to another.
Commercially made rotatory tumbler systems, can produce compost faster than a bin system, though a little expensive. Trench composting is a system where the compost material is filled and allowed to decompose, naturally.