Compost Bin

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crh75

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Compost Bin
« on: June 20, 2014, 16:36 »
Hi All,

I am thinking of moving my compost bin to a different location.  The new bin I am planning will be three bins in a row where I will fill the bin on the right then each year turn it into the bin to its left.  Therefore the left most bin will need to be much bigger than the one on the right.  What sort of size different between the three bins do people think would be best?  My thoughts are each about 1m high and 1m deep and the first 1.2m wide the second 1m wide and the third 80cm wide.  It doesn't matter if they are piled high when I first turn it but I don't want to waste space if the end one is only ever half full. 

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snowdrops

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Re: Compost Bin
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2014, 22:51 »
You might find if you turn it more than once a year it will be ready quicker. I have 3 bins all the same size.
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Fairy Plotmother

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Re: Compost Bin
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2014, 22:55 »
I have 3 bins all the same size in a row. I try and turn them every 6 weeks or so....doesn't always happen but hey ho!

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fatcat1955

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Re: Compost Bin
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2014, 06:19 »
Line the bins with 25mm thick polystyrene slabs, the bin will heat up quicker and retain the heat.



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