Author Topic: REALLY CHEAP compost bins ! (Read 5766 times)

HappyHippy · « **on:** January 06, 2009, 04:56:19 pm »

Hiya,

On one of my various trawls through cyberspace I found this website

http://www.recyclenow.com

On here they have an option to enter your postcode and search for subsidised compost bins - they start at £6, YES REALLY and that INCLUDES delivery and a free mini caddy for storing/transporting kitchen waste. Obviously that's just the small one, the bigger one's £8 ! They also have wormeries for £66 and other stuff too.
I think it all depends on where you are in the country as to what's available but for anyone who wants / needs a compost bin it's definately worth a look.

Karen

doganjo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2009, 05:25:57 pm »

I've got a compost bin and a green cone previously - in fact I got two compost bins and used one for keeping logs in - kept them nice and dry. Down here I've just got a compost bin and it is working well. If I get a log stove i'll get another bin for those.

richardg · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2009, 01:51:42 am »

That's fantastic - thanks

Wellieboots · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:52:27 am »

If you are in scotland, this translates to waste aware scotland who also supply cheap compost bins & a free kitchen caddy. Just be aware that you can only order a maximum of 2 bins, so ahem I roped in some friends who didn't need them and ordered a few more!

Huzzah for me

ballingall · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2009, 06:15:24 pm »

So now I have my composting bin (thanks very much for the hint), what do I do with it? I mean, I know what to put in it

but, do I need to stand it on a hard area (paving) or should I stand it on earth or grass or what?

Beth

rustyme · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2009, 06:26:11 pm »

hello Beth,

if you want the grass to stay as grass, don't put it on there....or on the concrete. Stick it on soil and when the compost has heated and rotted a bit , the worms can move in from the soil beneath and do their work too. It will also drain out any excess water.

cheers

Russ