Anyone used this style compost bin?

[lolie]

My free dalek should be delivered within the next week or two and the council will also give me a significant rebate on another compost bin, a work farm or a bokashi unit.

These are currently on special and I wondered if anyone has used them. I like the idea of being able to take small amounts of compost from the bottom without having to relocate the whole heap, but I worry that the unit might get too much air to be efficient.



Experiences, thoughts, comments?

[veggiechicken]

I have one. The doors at the bottom are useful. I've no idea how efficient it is compared to other bins as the part rotted stuff is moved on to other bins.

[lolie]

I have one. The doors at the bottom are useful. I've no idea how efficient it is compared to other bins as the part rotted stuff is moved on to other bins.

If you're happy with it, that's good enough for me. My main worry was whether or not it would be stinky. It doesn't need to be particularly fast.

[Bigmallly]

I've used one & has been very good. If the ratios of greens to browns are close it shouldn't stink, unless of course you add meats, fats etc.

[Duvy]

Hi All

For 'brown waste' would shredded paper from the office be OK?

[roitelet]

Hi All

For 'brown waste' would shredded paper from the office be OK?

Excellent stuff, makes good chicken bedding too!

[MarkPelican]

I've got one of these, the only thing I found is that I had to put some string around the top to stop it "popping open" when it got full. I think its better than a Dalek.

[Bigmallly]

If you're happy with it, that's good enough for me. My main worry was whether or not it would be stinky. It doesn't need to be particularly fast.

Don't forget, if you've got any boys in the household this will help accelerate it..........

[lolie]

Don't forget, if you've got any boys in the household this will help accelerate it..........

I have a grandson who will be delighted to have permission to pee in the back yard.

[Bigmallly]

Either give him a bottle or some step ladders................

[plam]

Don't forget, if you've got any boys in the household this will help accelerate it..........

Or any girls!

[SusieG]

Don't forget, if you've got any boys in the household this will help accelerate it..........

Hahaha BM, great stuff! (Actually works tho, doesn't it?!!)

[Bigmallly]

Hahaha BM, great stuff! (Actually works tho, doesn't it?!!)

It certainly does although I don't know the scientific reason why male is better than female, best have a goggle...........

[plam]

It certainly does although I don't know the scientific reason why male is better than female, best have a goggle...........

I think that's an old wives tale. Pee is pee!

[Bigmallly]

I think you are right plam, it's more down to the release system................