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Bidets are NOT expensive. Here’s the one I have and use daily. It’s $22 and can be installed by anyone, without tools. Your quest to eliminate toilet paper would go a lot easier if you just used one of these and then kept washcloths on hand to dry yourself. They’ll hardly get dirty if at all - normal laundering would be just fine.
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> compost thermometer
Thermometers are a proven technology. :) Pretty much any of them on Amazon with a 4+ star review will be fine.
Your requirements for probe length will depend on the size of the largest pile you want to measure.
> Why are compost buckets (for the kitchen) so expensive?
Because this sh*t has gotten trendy with the affluent crowd.
All you really need to be fancy with your kitchen collection is a lidded 1-gallon bucket, like this one.
If you're able to empty the bucket more often, all you need is to buy 1 gallon of your favorite ice cream at the grocery store....or be like my Grandma and use a saved sour cream container.
Yes, this Amazon Basics one is a beast. It’s rated for 24 sheets of paper at a time and it has made short work of a ton of cardboard for me. It will do two layers of cardboard at once!
AmazonBasics 24-Sheet Cross-Cut... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFJWMV4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I washed mine at first, then these changed my perspective!
Have fun! So worth it.
Lucky Family Green Compost Bags for Kitchen Countertop Bin 1.3 up to 1.6 Gallon - 100% Compostable Food Waste Trash Repurpose - Perfect Biodegradable Organic Eco Friendly - 50 Bags per Roll https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGD4KDZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qSlbGbDH2YD0M
Here’s the shredder I have: Aurora AU650MA
Some have asked if it’s for cardboard. It’s not. But I use a utility knife to cut the cardboard into strips that I’m able to feed pretty smoothly. It won’t get jammed or have issues if the strips are no more than 3-4 inches wide. More than that is when it has trouble.
Congratulations on your successful composting! I too have a small city lot. What may work well for you is a dual-chamber tumbling compost bin like the YIMBY which is 37 gallons total. Or for something larger (100 total gallons), a Mantis or Lifetime model. If possible, consider buying one off Craigslist. It takes a good long while to assemble a YIMBY. Had mine for about four years, and it made fine compost and was sturdy. I only sold it because I switched from traditional composting to worm composting.
This one because it tells temperature and there is no way you should be spending an obscene amount of money on a thermometer. You could much better use that money to make a nice 3 bin setup.
I use this one. It can handle 14 sheets. It can go through about 15-20 minutes of shredding cardboard continuously until it overheats and needs to shut down for a bit.
I’ve been wondering about those. I purchased these ones because they claim to have met the European TUV backyard composting standard. However, I did notice that they only met the ASTM D6400 certification for the US which indicates it will only compost under industrial conditions. I just started tumble composting this winter, so I’ll have to wait for things to warm back up to see the results.
I bought the Sun Joe Shredder a year or so back. Used it a few times on a bunch of neighbors leaves they had bagged up and at the curb for pickup.
One major issue I've seen is the string that shreds the leaves. they lasted about one bag. had to replace each time. Got fed up with it and bought some thin metal cable from Home Depot to replace the nylon strings. Those worked MUCH better.
On average, it will reduce a full yard bag of leaves to about 25% of the volume. At least with Live Oak leaves anyhow.
If possible, do the shredding on a humid day, or shortly after a rain. shredding on a dry day creates a shitstorm of dust. good luck
Huh, I’m not sure if it’s the same as thermoplastic starch, but I’ve been using plant based starch bags and they’ve broken down all the way in my pile:
UNNI ASTM D6400 100% Compostable Trash Bags, 2.6 Gallon, 9.84 Liter, 100 Count, Extra Thick 0.71 Mils, Food Scrap Small Kitchen Trash Bags, US BPI and Europe OK Compost Home Certified, San Francisco https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013XGQXVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2WJ7XTYXPJYGEZNDF923?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Mine doesn’t even get properly hot…
I have one and I don’t view it as a true compost, more of a way to shrink the size of my waste. The YouTube videos say you can mix it in with your soil but we haven’t tried it, and I don’t know if like thick scraps of veggies in my soil, that seems like it would attract pests
I have a “compost” box that sits above ground https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Wizard-Composter-Recycled-Material/dp/B07ZCKCSFG?ref_=ast_sto_dp and I dump the dehydrated scraps into the bin with their compost accelerator. At this point it just helps me throw away organic trash without filing up my bin too quickly.
I love it but I got it as a gift, I don’t think I would have paid for it. Hope that helps!
Hi, your English is rock-solid and awesome. No trouble understanding your question at all. If possible, sift the vermicompost to separate the worms from their castings and bedding. For European nightcrawlers, a 1/4" (6 mm) sifting screen works well. For smaller red wigglers a 1/8" (3 mm) sifting screen is preferable. If you are able to remove the worms, then you would have a smaller volume to worry about safely transporting.
For transporting worms, I would recommend using burlap coffee bags which would have better airflow than garden bags that are water proof. I buy used bags at a nearby seed & garden store, but you may be able to get them from a coffee roaster or online from Amazon. Worms are fairly resilient, as long as they have enough air, moisture, and food. Put them in their new home as quickly as feasible. But if it takes somewhat longer, then just make sure your worms are stored somewhere where it is shady and not too hot, and also check the moisture to ensure they are not too dry.
Congratulations on your new house! I hope your move goes very well.
I have a compost bin that I have been managing for a couple of years. Mine is like this one (though I’m not sure if the size matches).
I took a class for using this bin specifically. The class was provided by a natural resources group run by my state, and they taught to use this in a no-turn fashion. Instead you use something to sort of bore air holes down through the compost frequently. My pile stalled (I have never gotten usable compost out of it, though there’s always room to add more) I think because I was not adding the right amounts of brown materials (sometimes too much and sometimes too little) and because I think it was too dry, so I’ve been watering it this year.
I notice somewhat frequently little shoots like this growing. I’m trying to determine if that’s ok, or if I am still having a problem with how I’m managing it.
Thanks for any help!
> I have that same tumbler. One problem with it is there is no easy way to extract the compost when it’s time.
I am able to mix and extract it well with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BH7C339/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The most comprehensive book I've seen is Community-Scale Composting Systems: A Comprehensive Practical Guide for Closing the Food System Loop and Solving Our Waste Crisis by James McSweeney but it's pretty expensive (try the library) and definitely not for beginners. Recommended to the hardcore nerds though!
I recently decided to turn my (fairly lethargic, low-nitrogen) pile in the middle of a period of below-freezing temperatures and regretted it. Here is my sloppy data in case it interests you (all temps in Fahrenheit):
>Started 11/23 with a variety of leaves, grass clippings, garden/yard waste, and kitchen scraps
11/25 - 100
11/27 120 turned 77 - 80
11/28 90
11/29 100
11/30 105 turned 60
12/1 70
12/2 90
12/3 100
12/4 110
12/6 115
12/7 115
12/8 110 turned 55 60
12/9 70 72
12/10 80
12/11 90
12/12, 12/13, 12/14 100
12/15 100 turned 40 42
12/16 42 43
12/17 44
12/18 45
It was always able to recover until I turned it on a day that only got up to 27 degrees. I suspect that yours could recover, considering how full it is of coffee grounds--mine was always intended as an add-as-I-go pile and so is pretty heavy on "browns"--but I'm pretty disappointed that I killed all those microbes when I turned it the other day. Looking forward to a couple warmer days.
Reduce the number of trips. Carry more waste per trip. You can get 5 gallon bucks for free from most restaurants if you ask. Firehouse subs sells 5 gallon buckets for $3. Cat litter coms in airtight pails. Meijier brand 40 lb cat litter buckets hold a lot of scraps. Ask someone who has a cat or check https://www.freecycle.org/
I use this one. I like that the inside (food service steam tray pan) is easily washable, replaceable and doesn't hold onto smells like other materials.
BelleMark Kitchen Compost Bin- 1.6 Gal Smell Proof, Rust Proof Stainless Steel Insert, Countertop Compost Bin with Lid and Acacia Wood Box - Indoor Compost Bin Kitchen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0896WKZMG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_7QR0JKW89P4DBEZ982QC?psc=1
Usually until it's full unless it smells bad when I open it. It's 1.3 gallons. This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMNCYNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_5EQZKZTA4WXZF164KRHF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Turning essentially introduces air, and allows you to check the moisture content. If you're unable to turn conventionally with a pitch fork, you can try a drill auger! Just use it for 15 minutes once a week and you'll be able to introduce air into the center of your pile. Sure your pile is 4' deep, but getting air at least down to 24" will help a lot.
I'm brewing a compost tea right now in a 50 gallon plastic drum with this stuff that I just got: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Hydrolyzed-Fish-Seaweed-Blend/dp/B00BBLMXVQ/ref= I'm using a half cup of humic acid, about a cup or a little more of that fish and kelp blend, 3 tablespoons of molasses, and about a gallon of compost. Havent made a tea since last year, but last year I didn't use this fish and kelp emulsion so I'm curious to see how it goes. It's basically the recipe that this guy uses: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/farm-land/whats-brewing-how-to-brew-3CyljReak0K/
Hi, worms do okay in container gardens as long as there is enough organic matter for them to eat and enough moisture. I have red wigglers and European nightcrawlers in raised veggie beds with a rice hull/shredded leaf mulch layer and little feeding stations (4" plastic nursery pots) for kitchen scraps.
If you were inclined to continue worm composting, a sifter with a 1/8" screen makes short work of separating the worms from the finished castings. This is thekind I use, but other people say that a thrift shop kitchen strainer works fine too.
I have used one similar to that, with good results. (The one you linked actually looks nicer.) Fair warning though, they are a pain in the butt to assemble. If you can buy a used one that someone has already put together, it will save you money and a good amount of aggravation.
The tiller is great. For a small piece of equipment it is a work horse. It saves a ton of labor. It seems like it was built for this. The one I have is here: Sun Joe TJ604E 16-Inch 13.5 AMP Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator,Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DTIC79Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C1VKP4PE0PSJ57Z3JMWV
Get one of these!
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I think it depends on your area. As I mentioned in my post, I can get 30 gallons of finished compost every 8 weeks, and my tumbler has a 60 gallon capacity, so actually very similar to the Jora tumbler. But I live in a very hot area that is hot for 8 months of the year, and our coldest days in winter are usually 30 F and the highs are 50 F. This winter my tumbler has slowed a bit, but I also don't have anywhere to put my compost until spring, and so my tumbler just sits while I wait for spring. If you need winter compost and/or live in a colder environment, then I think the extra cost for the Jora might be worth it.
The Amazon link indicates that the 70 gallon Jora can get finished compost in 6-8 weeks, like I said, similar to mine, but it costs $480, where my tumbler was used and cost me $80 (Lifetime sells a new 80-gallon tumbler for $150). Personally, I can wait an extra two weeks for finished compost if that means I'm saving $400.
All that being said, I'm a vain man, and the look and craftsmanship of the Jora is beautiful, and if I had some extra gardening money and a larger property I would totally get it lol.
> Yeah i'd utterly recommend a dalek-shaped plastic one with a screw top. Your mum probably won't be throwing dead ducks and cacti in hers, but such compost bins can totally handle stuff like that, so there's the upper limit. :D Yeah grab one that u/ToxCrsadr recommended or similar, and just let your ol' mam know she can put the daily newspaper and kitchen scraps in there and leave it to age. :)
First of all, I read this in what is probably a mockery of the actual UK pronunciation. Entertaining, nonetheless.
Second - I just wanted to let you (P/O) know I added some PG Tips to my Christmas list.
Amazon.
This is the new generation. I have the old one.
What are you using the compost for? You say there is lead in the soil, but if you use the compost solely on your lawn & landscape and not in a vegetable garden there isn't much point in segregating the leaves. The extra options for brown material may be worth losing your compost as a source for veggies.
10 people probably create a metric crapton of cardboard if even some of you use Amazon half as much as I do. Buy a reasonable shredder like this one and make shredding cardboard immediately part of the "house rules."
Your heart's in the right place.
I know we all have less time than we'd like. At least you aren't throwing it in a landfill. Composting food is second from the bottom of the food recovery hierarchy. In terms of sustainability, composting edible food is only above just throwing it in the trash.
That old celery and onion can be boiled/simmered for an evening to make a lovely vegetable stock, which you can freeze in Tupperware or a mason jar if you don't have a pressure canner. If even that is too much time commitment, dehydrators are relatively cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/Yimby-Tumbler-Composter-Color-Black/dp/B009378AG2/
I have this one, it’s around $100. The reviews are right, it’s a bit finicky to put together but other than that, it’s been easy to use.
Any old blender will be fine for vegetable scraps, more or less.
Bones can also go through the blender, but there's a preparation step: you need to make broth! :) If you boil bones to make stock/broth, the collagen will leach out as gelatin and the bones will end up crumbly. If you're not planning on eating the broth, a glug of white vinegar per gallon of water will speed the process and leach the calcium.
Alternatively, an electric leaf shredder like this one might do the job too.
Anything hand powered is going to be more work than it's worth IMO.
I use the bonsaii 18-sheet paper shredder. It works great. I often see it on sale as well.
18-sheet may be overkill unless you have really thick cardboard. You could do 12 or 14 sheet for lighter cardboard.
I would definitely recommend a cross-cut shredder though. The pieces are a great size for composting. I think the micro-cut shredder would make pieces too small that could get matted down when wet.
i bought this one: Bonsai 20 sheet Shredder, but its overkill for most people. we get so many boxes (me personally, but also the shop) that i decided to get something with a high run time motor. Most people on the sup say the amazon basics 15+ shredder is more than fine, and by the time it breaks its so cheap to replace that its no issue.
hope this helps!
I know people who do chainsawing for a living.
When they are cutting trees in an environmentally sensitive area, like next to a stream, they used to use vegetable oil in their saw instead of regular bar oil. But now there are biodegradable bar oils available that do a much better job of lubricating the chain and bar than vegetable oil, especially in cold weather, so they use that now.
It's not cheap though... $35/quart on Amazon for the Stihl brand: https://www.amazon.com/STIHL-0781-516-5009-BioPlus/dp/B005DC23C8
I have one of these. Works well. Provides a nice workout.
I like my Jora, but it was expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Jora-Composter-JK-270-Tumbler/dp/B004U7ISQ2?th=1
Biggest pro is that it can be used year round. I keep it close to the house so I don't need to make trips to the compost piles in the yard during the winter. As long as you keep enough in it, the insulation keeps it cooking.
I think the first question is how quickly do you want the leaves to break down? Second, how much effort do you want to put into this?
Personally, you don't need to add anything and allow nature do most of the work. Allow the leaves to overwinter as is. It seems you live in an area that is getting enough moisture. Therefore, let the rain and condensation that collects at night to slowly moisten the pile over winter and early spring. Late spring, use your lawn mower to break down the leaves and use as mulch in you garden beds and/or add to your compost pile. This way you will allow beneficial insects to utilize the leaves to raise their next generation.
If you want to keep the leaves contained, and don't have too much time to build something, then I recommend getting several Geobins - https://www.amazon.com/BanKhok-Geobin-Compost-Bin/dp/B010V673AC?th=1. These are cheap and easy to assemble. It even allows you to expand the size by connecting two or more together. Also it's easy to roll it up and stow it away when not being used.
Thank you for the advice guys. I found this online https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-24-Sheet-Cross-Cut-Shredder-Pullout/dp/B07WJ4NLFX/ref=asc\_df\_B07WJ4NLFX/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416690850145&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2073756533525841009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...
This is mine. I keep it on the counter. Near my kitchen door I have a much larger sealed bucket that holds about 6 loads from this. When the bucket is filled I dump it in my larger outdoor composter.
https://www.amazon.com/Epica-Stainless-Compost-Gallon-Charcoal/dp/B00AMNCYNQ
I have this stainless steel pail, it comes with a carbon filter in the lid and the lid fits on tightly so I never notice a smell. I dump it every 3-4 days in my outdoor compost bin and then hose it off, and every couple weeks I might scrub it with hot water and soap if it’s getting any residue that doesn’t wash off with the hose.
A manure fork like this makes the job of turning the heap a lot easier than the digging fork in your picture! :)
If you're in the states, your County Extension office should offer a way to test soil for a relatively approachable price. There's also things like [this|https://www.amazon.com/MySoil-Soil-Provides-Complete-Nutrient-Recommendations/dp/B084TSNR79/ref=sr\_1\_6?keywords=soil%2Btesting%2Bkit&qid=1662579474&sr=8-6&th=1\] that could be a good option. Avoid the at home tests and get something where its actually sent to a lab.
All you really need is NPK and pH for a start. Get those relatively sorted out and everything else may fall in line.
It's more overwhelming to me to throw things at a problem that I haven't diagnosed only to add more problems to the mix.
>>"What did you end up buying?"
I ended up buying this heavy duty model. Expensive but solid.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KO6346/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I refer to it as my "home entertainment center." I put on some music, get a cold beverage, and spend some quality time shredding boxes.
You're welcome! And if you're going to be in the market for a fork for your compost, I HIGHLY recommend either a four-tine or five-tine manure fork, which will treat you better than a hay fork (three-tine pitch fork) or a spading/potato fork.
I'm a four-tine man, myself.
i like this floss. made with bamboo and comes in a little glass bottle dispenser.
for the record, water flossers don’t clean as well as regular floss unless you blast each spot for at least 3 seconds, which i can tell you from experience is very tedious
I’m using one of those corkscrew compost turner things. It works well enough and I don’t really have to do much lifting. My bin is fully enclosed because I live in a dense suburb with smaller yards. I think an open or 3/4 open pile would piss people off. If I had an open pile I’d probably use a pitchfork/manure fork.
same here, I used a hay one the first time and was a huge mistake. Then picked up a heavy duty one and I use that along with 2 shovels and this thing https://www.amazon.com/Tumbleweed-90-Aerator/dp/B074WZFLN2/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1Z9GH2124ZZAW&keywords=compost+turner&qid=1660765220&sprefix=compost+turner%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-9 . It all works out alright for the most part.
Amazon Basics 24 sheet shredder. We got it for $175 and feel it's well worth it. It's hardly ever in stock, so you have to watch for it. I've run it for long stretches and have yet to overheat it. It does need an oil soaked panel of cardboard every time you change the bin. We just use canola oil. It is also surprisingly quiet, so we run it at night after the kids are in bed without worrying about waking them. We got it for the same reason as you, which is for browns for the voluminous grass clippings, and also to do something with all those amazon boxes we get. It is an absolutely voracious shredder of cardboard, and it makes me terrified one of the kids will stick a finger in it when we're not around, so I actually bought a plug lock for it. This thing is really fun to use!
Try this one instead.
It's the Tumbleweed Compost Aerator.
Any flip top bucket with a handle will work. Here's one on Amazon.
My family has been using the same Rubbermaid bucket for at least 30 years...we got it when I was in elementary school and I "inherited" when I bought the house after Dad died.
Since we're all apparently sharing our kitchen compost bins, I got this thing and love it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7ZR9X5
There have been a few times where I've let it sit for longer than I should have without emptying it outside, and not a whiff of smell with it sitting right next to my sink.
These kind of tools are amazing for aerating. But check camelcamelcamel.com before you buy as the prices fluctuate significantly and using that site will help you see what price is more reasonable
A lot of the content in amazon links are just trackers - you can remove everything from the '/ref=sr' onward, and it'll get you the same result:
ive used this one for two years and it works great https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-12-Sheet-High-Security-Micro-Cut-Shredder/dp/B07PGMMNC6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2803KHF98502A&keywords=amazon+basics+shredder&qid=1657512255&s=electronics&sprefix=amazon+basics+shredde%2Celectronics%2C92... I shred tons of paper, pizza boxes, boxes, etc.
I bought this one specifically for cardboard. Got it in March. I use it about an hour a day. Works well. No problems. I clean and lube it after every two full baskets as suggested by manufacturer.
https://www.amazon.com/EverShred-C149-C-18-Sheet-Cross-Cut-Shredder/dp/B00IOFD08C
>>>"By hand or do you have a trick?
By hand. You can build a sifter out of hardware cloth and lumber or buy something ready made and repurpose it. For example, a plastic milk crate would work.
I don't know about any other ones but we have this one, which is a dual compartment:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009378AG2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YCA4KS6209XB7CYXVHBS
I like it because while I add compostables to ones side, I can let the other side "cook." There's a panel in the middle separating each side. There's a sliding door for the opening, with a plus sign on one side and a clock on the other, so our family members know to add materials to one side, and leave the other side alone because it needs more time. I do like this one. We've only really starting composting starting at the end of last year, and I applied our first bit of compost to a few plants in my backyard this past month. Fingers crossed for good things!
Happy composting!
Power restored.
So I have something like this which works fine until you push it in as far as I do, as I have 4' deep piles and it sort of gets stuck, aka pita to get the compost tool back out of the pile at times.
Looking to try one like this which seems like if it gets stuck in the compost, you just reverse it back out.
This one is 100 dollars cheaper, does 24 sheets, and is a favorite in this sub. I have worked the hell out of mine for almost 4 years and it has never even broken a sweat.
Amazon Basics 24-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD and Credit Card Home Office Shredder with Pullout Basket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJ4NLFX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D80SXB8CR8E5KC90K0P6
i got this one a few months ago and it was a GAME CHANGER! A bit pricey but I think I paid $300 then and it was so worth the money. I used a crappy old shredder that would overheat after 20 min of use and was REALLY loud. This thing is so quite and I have never had it over heat even using it for an hour breaking down amazon boxes and entire newspapers in 1 shot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KO6346/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For $1000, I hope it works well for you.
If it were me, I'd attempt the process starting in the $30 price range and spend my extra cash on some portable privacy panels for camp use.
Good luck!
I think this is the same thing
It's a bunch of loose sides that can be placed any way you like. I haven't tried stacking them because I don't have enough pieces for this size but if I did I'd probably get sturdier spikes. I like it though!
This is what I use for cardboard to throw into my GeoBin.
Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMPQPHY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CSF1SQJ9KJSPW52XPPYW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have the same type of bin as yours.
I have a compost turner tool:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RYL1BQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_8YJ7NZ8VBPBA678T3PD0
I bought mine at a specialty hardware store in my area.
> To play along, how long does a five gallon bucket last for?
A person with regular bowels could probably go 5-7 days between emptying it. If it was the only option for a family, It would probably be a daily thing.
> How do you comfortably use it?
You sit on it. Have you ever sat on a bucket before? If you find the rim too narrow for your liking, or if you are the type to spend long periods on the throne, or if you have tender thighs, wider seats which fit on a bucket or complete kits are available.
> do you run a compost toilet yourself?
Not year-round at home since we engage in nutrient recapture over our septic drain field, but always when we camp in the backcountry. Just lug it home in the bucket with the lid on instead of leaving turds all over Creation.
I bought This months ago and it's pretty good.
Just put "compost turner" into eBay or Amazon and you'll find dozens of products like it.
We go through a lot of coffee at work, so I wanted to collect the used grounds. I bought this bin and labeled it "Coffee Grounds" and put it next to the coffee machine. It fills up by the end of the week and I take it home. I also sent out an email explaining that it was there, and asked that they please dispose them there. If people asked me in person why I just told them it's for compost and the got it. I also started asking for people that shred paper to give me the full bags when they want to empty it out.
I suppose you could do the same with "Food Waste" in your lunch/break room? Maybe a bigger bin.
I bought this shredder and it's worth it's weight in gold. I shred all the neighbors Amazon boxes and never need browns.
Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder
I also bought a few of these for neighbors who want to give greens.
Kitchen Compost Bin for Kitchen Countertop
I got a well oiled machine going :)
I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KO6346/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's just so awesome! My old one would die after 10-15 min of use this thing never dies. It is also WAY more quite than my old one. It's only a few months old so we will see if it stands the test of time but so far I am loving it!
I'm doing the no till cardboard method now with really big and double thick boxes I don't want shredding but I can get so much cardboard just with my work.
I bought this beast https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KO6346/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 was well worth the money!
My wood chipper doesn’t chop as finely as saw dust, that would be a lot of energy. I do have a wood chipper that chops up to 1-1/4” branches and the chips are about the size of a dime. I’ve put the mulch into my compost a couple of times and it seems to break down well! I’ve put probably 15 hours into it and it has only jammed a couple of times. My neighbor also borrowed it and really liked it. Anyway, enough advertising, here is the link.
Earthwise GS70015 15-Amp Garden... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W874Y46?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Maybe something like this?
Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin for Kitchen Countertop - 1.3 Gallon Compost Bucket for Kitchen with Lid - Includes 1 Spare Charcoal Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015DRQ36E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J8Z8Z94EZZQFWYJKR3XN
I got some Worx electric scissors which work pretty well so far: https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WX081L-ZipSnip-Cutting-Tool/dp/B019CSHSW8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1F7BEBAGUUF5H&keywords=worx+electric+scissors&qid=1650377402&sprefix=worx+electric+scissors%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVg0VTNMNFc4VDVMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzgxMjUwSEk1OTk5MDM1UUoyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMDUxNzZTRVVOT1VKSEtGWDgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
The only downside is the battery only lasts about an hour or so, and they can't be used while plugged in, so if you have lots to get through, you'll be waiting on it to charge in between.
I ended up with a glut of boxes from ordering a bunch of trees and am currently dealing with this issue. =p
I used to cut my cardboard and paper manually, until I bought this shredder from Amazon. It can make quick work of cardboard.
I got my bin from Amazon. It’s an knockoff version of the Geobin, which is also available on Amazon. I love the design, it’s expandable, and plenty of holes for aeration.
Haven’t had a issue with pest, thankfully. Mostly composting yard waste and coffee grounds. I have dumped some fermented bokashi in there as wells
>IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter (Black)
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>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009378AG2/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_api\_i\_YNQD878CGM6SH0VQ52TM?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the brand I got!
IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009378AG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YNQD878CGM6SH0VQ52TM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I just got this guy from Amazon! A little tough to put together, but the compact size was definitely the reason I chose it. We have a teeny backyard space, it’s perfect!
If you have a drill, there's an auger that works well.
It was in the "free" section on mine but I have also seen it in general, farm & garden and household.
You can also set up a ITTT to search for it for you so you don't have to check everyday.
I use one of these in my kitchen paced where food is prepped. I use these liners.
Hey, I could get a Shewee or something!
This is Arizona, even if I put that thing in the shade it would burn the hell out of me once we hit July. No straddling. 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥
If you've got the kind I think you do, the purpose of the hatches on the bottom is to remove finished compost while continually adding new material to the top. If what's in there isn't quite ready, I'd poke a bunch of holes down through it with a crowbar or something, to introduce some air and moisture if necessary, then just keep adding new stuff on top. With the temperatures warming, the lower stuff should be ready soon, and you can extract it from the hatches. As you do so everything above it settles lower in the bin.
I find them a little awkward, but they work ok. I used a big trash can with the bottom cut out in a similar way, adding stuff to the top, and tipping the whole thing over to extract finished compost from the bottom. That's primarily for kitchen waste.
My big 4 x 8 pallet compost bin is mostly leaves, grass, garden waste, gathered in the fall, then watered all year with pee. I only turn that two or three times throughout the year, and it's ready for application the following fall. To turn it, I just move one side wall over to the other side, making a new "bin" next to the old one and transfer all the material over. I've recently discovered the beauty of using a leaf blower/vacuum to do the transfer. I had rigged a version with flexible drain pipe before, but this works a lot better:
sounds like you built 80% of a bokashi bucket, except no drain for the bottom. Install one of these so you can decant it.
Gotta be gas or electric power. Those push powered ones only cut grass. https://www.amazon.com/PowerSmart-Push-Lawn-Mower-Powered/dp/B097XMTPRV/ref=mp_s_a_1_73?crid=247A27JYCMO2S&keywords=bag+push+mower&qid=1646873901&sprefix=bag+push+mower%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-73
Think more along these lines, pawnshops usually have one cheap. Definitely wouldn't pay full price for that brand though.
Do you mean something like this? I like the idea of this if it can handle whole plants. People often bring me larger things like entire borage and broccoli plants. I feel like it might lock up pretty easily if its adversary is a big stem of broccoli or a whole squash.
I was just looking into this last night! I settled in trying this one from Amazon. With a higher budget, you may be able to find something with more horsepower that could handle bigger material or wet stuff. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HZTFQ5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_7PPN2GAFSBSF52GD2K72?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I live in Switzerland, you can buy it in Landi and Migros. On amazon germany I have found thisn one which you will probably find in every amazon europe:https://www.amazon.de/Garten-Komposter-Hergestellt-Europe-300-l/dp/B002DXRJBA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2K2V5ZUBIIY6Q&keywords=komposter&qid=1645996012&sprefix=kompo%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-3
Yup it's one of these
Im currently filling the yellow side. The green side is about 1/3 full of just shredded cardboard because I ran out of space to store it lol
I've thought strongly about getting one of these, and I think I will. For now I just got a cheap ordinary pail for inside, plus a tumbler and two flexible little bin things (these).
My thought is pail to tumbler, then once one side of the tumbler is getting full and semi-broken down, into the bins to go bigger and "finish".
The downside to this plan is the tumblers don't get hot enough to consider doing meat and other things, but that Vitamix thing IS supposed to be able to break those down, so I think I may end up getting one.
Have you tried out anything like chicken bones yet? I'd be really interested to know if a) it can really crunch them up and b) if it makes the whole house smell while it's processing them.
I got this one. Works pretty well
It's actually from a gold panning sifter set but I thought it would be perfect for worm casting for separating the worms and eggs. You can get them as set or individually on Amazon.
SE 5-Piece Set of Patented Stackable 13-¼” Sifting Pans - GP2-5 SET
SE 5-Piece Set of Patented Stackable 13-¼” Sifting Pans - GP2-5 SET
I love these. Found them through another Reddit post.
Worx Electric Scissors Worx Electric Cutter
I have this one and I'm happy with it. Keep in mind that it needs to leak so it doesn't become a soggy mess. It also needs the air flow the holes provide. I use a cement mixing tray to put under it to capture all the valuable compost tea that leaks out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08346W5S6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've found VIVOSUN to be a brand with quality gardening products overall.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P931T8H/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_B16APXQ5P9GQYZN7B5VK
I've had that one for about 2 years, and it's excellent. No real signs of wear, despite keeping it full and turning it almost every day. Easy to move if I want it in a different location.