I'm looking to get a compost bin, don't want to do the effort to turn the composts though
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Plastic Worm Binplastic worm bin
* Composting system: fruit and vegetable trimmings alone
* Very easy to build; tidy for indoor use
* Plastic bins keep compost moist-Will require regular additions of dry bedding
* $6 - $20 for new materials
The key really is the worms. The worms dig their little holes and (for the most part) turn the soil for you. You can stack a few of these (or larger) bins to expand your efforts. However, starting small and simple into the world of composting is usually the best idea.
Materials
* (1) Plastic storage container with a tight fitting lid - 12" to 18" tall, 12"x24" base
Tools
Power drill (1/4" bit) or utility knife
Assembly
* For indoor use, drill several holes for ventilation about halfway up the sides of the bin. For outdoor use, holes can be drilled in the bottom for ventilation and drainage. To reduce fly infestation, keep holes small.
This is also a great school project for the teachers out there. Kids really get involved in the creation and it teaches valuable lessons in ecology, recycling and even life (you don't want to hurt the worms)!
If you have the room inside, these containers (surprisingly) do not smell at all. Not one bit. So, if you have the space inside rather than outside (or have a problem with animals outside) this is a really, really great option.
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I think that I would buy a big plastic trash can and make my own. It would be a lot cheaper. Drill, some holes in it, put the stuff in, put the top on ( maybe duct tape it, lay it on the ground. Every few days, give it a push so that it turns. If you go a week, so what? It'll be okay.
I think that it is a real mistake to try and get something like this perfect. Pretty good is fine.
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I think your probably overly sensitive about the turning. I only turn mine once or twice a year and it does fine. I actually think it's more important to have it part of the ground. I just have 3 pieces of fence that make kind of a stall which I throw my scrapes and clippings in. The bottom is dirt. I think this works best because the worms/bugs can get at it easier.
Hope that helps.
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"In our tests, tumblers did not produce finished compost any faster than a well-managed compost bin or open pile."
You can read the entire article here...
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/2003-04-01/Compost-Tumblers.aspx
We have a simple four-sided bin made from plywood (with air holes spaced throughout). We make certain that we add both green and brown items to the pile and water now and then to keep the pile moist (and "hot"). The compost is rarely turned; only a couple of times each year when we want to reach the good stuff at the bottom of the pile. The worms, beetles and other creepy crawly bugs do a great job of reducing the compost to a manageable level. It seldom gets "full."
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