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

cascade35 · **Posted: 18-08-2009 , 07:41 PM** #1

has any one done this

hellbunnie · **Posted: 19-08-2009 , 11:36 AM** #2

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 · **Posted: 19-08-2009 , 11:43 AM** #3

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 · **Posted: 24-08-2009 , 07:41 PM** #4

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 · **Posted: 26-08-2009 , 12:16 AM** #5

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 · **Posted: 02-09-2009 , 11:29 AM** #6

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 · **Posted: 23-10-2009 , 04:54 PM** #7

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 · **Posted: 23-10-2009 , 05:16 PM** #8

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 · **Posted: 24-10-2009 , 06:48 PM** #9

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

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	Posted: 18-08-2009 , 07:41 PM #1
cascade35 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 94	Can A wheelie Bin Be turned into a Compost bin? Yes It Can!!!! has any one done this

	Posted: 19-08-2009 , 11:36 AM #2
hellbunnie Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	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...

	Posted: 19-08-2009 , 11:43 AM #3
cascade35 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 94	Ok i will try that and see how it goes, seems a shame to waste the bin when i can use it for composting!

	Posted: 24-08-2009 , 07:41 PM #4
cascade35 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 94	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.

	Posted: 26-08-2009 , 12:16 AM #5
the child Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	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!

	Posted: 02-09-2009 , 11:29 AM #6
cascade35 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 94	Strawberry Plants 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

	Posted: 23-10-2009 , 04:54 PM #7
chucken1 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clare Posts: 1,133	compost bin and strawberries 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???

	Posted: 23-10-2009 , 05:16 PM #8
Phoenix1 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 81	Wheelie bin conversion!! 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

	Posted: 24-10-2009 , 06:48 PM #9
cascade35 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 94	Hi i will post photos up as soon as i find the camers lead.