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Compost Bin - Description
- Compost Bin With Removable Lid
- Open Bottomed Compost Bin
- Push-Fit Windproof Lid
- Note: This Lid Can Be Stiff to Remove
- Sliding Door Outlet Near Base For Compost Removal
- Material: Recycled Heavy Duty Plastic
- Colour: Green
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- Height: 88cm (3ft Approx.)
- Diameter (Bottom): 70cm (2.2ft Approx.)
- Diameter (Top): 45cm (1½ft Approx.)
- Outlet Opening: 30x25cm (12x10 Inches Approx)
- Capacity: 220 Litres
- Smooth Inner & Outer Surface For Easy Clean
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Compost Bin - Uses
- This compost bin should be sufficient to handle all the organic waste from a standard house & garden
- It will decompose it so it can be used as fertiliser for soil improvement
Compost Bin - Advantages
- This is an environmentally sound way to handle your house and garden waste
- It saves money on refuse charges
- It saves money by turning a waste product into a valuable organic compost
Compost Bin - What to Compost
To form good compost, it is important to have a good mix of green and brown material
Green Material
- Household: Uncooked fruit, vegetables scraps, eggshells, tea bags & coffee grounds
- Garden: Fresh grass cuttings, plant and hedge clippings, leaves & weeds (not flowering ones)
Brown Material
- Household: Dampened egg boxes, cereal boxes, crumpled single sheets of newspaper
- Garden: Dry leaves, grass & straw
Do not Include
- Glossy magazines, cooked food, meat or diary products
Compost Bin - Advice
- Site the composter on soil or lawn
- If using a concrete base, add a layer of soil 5cm thick to the composter
- You can also add a layer of weed fabric on concrete first, before posiyioning your bin
- Add some woody plant stems at the bottom of the composter to
- Help drainage
- Help air circulation
- It is important to maintain a good mix of green & brown materials
- Keep the lid on to help retain heat
- Compost is produced more quickly in the Summer than in the Winter
- It takes between 6-12 months to produce good quality compost
- It is possible to add an organic activator to aid the process
When is Your Compost Ready?
- The compost should be crumbly, dark & moist
- If it is not quite ready, leave it for another few weeks
- Some material like egg shells might not fully break down but this will not effect the quality of your compost
