Could I use this as a second composted? When my composter is about two thirds full, I would store the partially decomposed material in this.
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Not sure about composting but it is a great leaf and garden trash collector. Gave it to my son-in-law and now everyone in his neighborhood has one.
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Hi. I honestly wouldn't use this to store composting material in unless it's light weight. It's walls, though they seem quite strong, I don't think are meant for constant weight or anything as heavy as fully composted material. I love mine for collecting ward waste while I'm gardening but then I take it to the 96 gallon (city of Seattle provided) bin for weekly pick up. Good luck to you though. Judy in Seattle
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Yes I think so except there is no lid. This container holds quite a bit more than I expected it would.
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This thing is pretty thin nylon type material, you could find something better, and cheaper.
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You could, but I would be concerned about the wire in the bucket fabric rusting. A better and cheaper alternative would be to construct a wire-mesh compost bin. You make them out of 1/2-inch or 1/4-inch hardware cloth. Use your favored search engine and search for "wire-mesh compost bin". One thing not mentioned in the how-to's I've seen is to anchor the bin with galvanized metal stakes.
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How about storing it in the freezer after you empty it? might get brittle though...
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According to the instructions, yes. Though I only put vegetable scraps in the bucket. It started to smell really bad so I put it outside and haven't looked inside for several weeks. I imagine the bucket will fill up very fast if you put all your kitchen scraps in it. The instructions make it sound like it will take a month to break down, but in my house, it will fill up in a week. Then what to do with the scraps and leftovers while it's full and percolating?
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It probably would- haven't tried it that way- but when thinking about it- the compost that we have been putting the thermometer in is almost like soil so I would think it would work. Probably not compacted soil though. Id go for it- the thermometer is durable.
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I have a 20gallon plastic tote that I use for my composting. I added in a little dirt to start it, added in worms and now add paper and old fruits/veggies as the worms eat it. I have had it going for a year now and it has been great for my plants!
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All of the answers are correct. I was planning to purchase another composter so we can have two batches of compost going at the same time.
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It depends on: what you are composting; if you turn it and how often; the diameter you make the unit. We don't turn till the end of the growing season and our two 4' diameter bins shrink down as fast as we ad material. We harvest the bottom (oldest) compost when tilling the new garden in the spring and leave the top layers to start the growing season addition of material.
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the dual composter is excellent! we compost a lot and a bin fills up in a few months. we can then fill the second while the first has a chance to "cook",
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I would store it seperate just because it will compress, and then you will have to let it sit out for a while for it to expand back.
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I wouldn't reuse them and I also didn't put them in my compost pile. When I put the food waste in my compost pile, then I just burn the used bag. I have found that regardless of what they say, they don't break down very readily. I don't buy more bags, I just use the plastic bags from.Walmart and the grocery stores. You can cut the handles of the bag then tie each of the ends together and tuck down into the sides of the bin. Other than that, I really like the bin. Hope that helps as, like you, I did n't want to keep BUYING the bags.
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it takes awhile as the composter is small. Ideally it would be 3x3x3 feet. But it is convenient. In retrospect I would just buy a large plastic garbage can and drill holes in it, then compost in that. You can bungy-cord the lid on and just roll it over and over to aerate.
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Previous answers are right as far as I know. I only use a one chamber composter and it works out well.
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Technically, I don't see why not, but don't know what purpose it would serve. This mix is full of the little bacteria that live in soil to break down decaying matter. So we put it in our composter to make the stuff in our composter turn into soil. So while it won't harm soil, I don't know how it would help?Just my opinion.
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I don't see why not. I just pulled one out of my box and gently pulled on it and it was very easy to tear, therefore, it should compost pretty easily.
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i think this is ideal, lightweight, not sure why you put partially decomposed stuff in, i put fresh scraps, leaves, paper in it. it open on bottom and stakes attach it to ground so invites worms, lid is attached so closed. the only openings are the mesh sides and that is for air circulation. doesn't smell, etc.
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Yes, it will probably be fine. It may take a bit longer for things to decompose. Mine gets barely any sun at all.
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you could, but i wouldn't recommend it as it is a bit expensive for that purpose. but it is one of the best compostable waste bags i've found... very strong and excellent for wet compostables.