[lottielearner]

Is there a reason why we empty the darlecs in autumn? Can it be left until spring or is it best emptied now? 

[mumofstig]

You use the compost whenever you want to use it, assuming the stuff inside is ready

It's unlikely to rot any more in the bin, but you can leave it til you are ready to use it

[lottielearner]

Oh thats good, I cant decide where I want to put it at the moment!!

[Yorkie]

I do mine in Spring when I want to use the compost  

[SkipRat]

I also tend to open up my bins in the spring. Seems a little pointless to apply it in the winter when there,s not much growing,

[compostqueen]

I keep mine over winter too. I have a couple of full ones that are cooked but they will sit there til spring. I keep checking them and moving them with my broddling pole  to check that ratty has not set up home. I keep them topped up too - kitchen waste in the ones at home and allotment waste in the plot ones.   I turned out some cooked stuff recently and used it in the area where I was planting garlic, shallots and onions.  I'd rather use it for a purpose than use it willy nilly, as it's too precious