Can A wheelie Bin Be turned into a Compost bin? Yes It Can!!!!

[cascade35]

has any one done this

[hellbunnie]

Should be easily done. I made a compost bin/wormery out of an old barrel a while back. just drill plenty of holes in the base for drainage, and ideally several around the sides for aeration too. I put some gravel in the base of mine too to help with drainage, I was putting worms in it so I didn't want it to get waterlogged on the poor dears...

[cascade35]

Ok i will try that and see how it goes, seems a shame to waste the bin when i can use it for composting!

[cascade35]

Ive now converted my wheelie bin into a compost bin.

I drilled 6 one inch holes in the base for drainage.
Then i drilled 6mm holes on 3 of the sides covering an area of 1sq.foot per side.
Ive cut a flap at the back near the base to remove the compost when its ready.

Now i have to play the waiting game to see if it works.

Will try to get photos up on site if anyone is intrested.

[the child]

hi all. Some great ideas I must say, thanks. Last year I drilled 5 inch holes in the SIDES of a blue plastic barrel, planted strawberry plants, and had a bumper crop this year!

[cascade35]

Hi the child

Would you explain in a bit more detail what you had to do to grow the strawberries please?

Also are they grown inside or can they be left outside?

Thanks

[chucken1]

Hi folks. Cascade Id love to see pics of your converted wheelie bin. Have thought of doing this but was a bit wary. Also wondering about growing the srawberries in a barrell...could you try potatoes the same way I wonder???

[Phoenix1]

Hi Cascade,

Could you post pics of your conversion?? Would love to see them as we have a wheelie bin that we have been talking about doing this to it for about a year, but we can't seem to agree on the best way... such a harmonious household.... lol....

Thanks
Phoenix1

[cascade35]

Hi i will post photos up as soon as i find the camers lead.