3 part Compost Bin

Nutty Nutritionist

Has anybody made or bought a 3 compartment compost bin? If so, where did you purchase or was it difficult to create?

Any suggestions on either option would be great.

Lumen

I got one from quickcrop.ie

Only problem is that the dividing slats warp and get stuck. One with those parts made from recycled plastic would be better.

I wouldn't bother making one from scratch. You won't have the plastic slots at the front.

Nutty Nutritionist

Great, thanks a million. I've had a look at that one. I will email them and ask if there's any way to prevent this happening.

Their smaller bins are not suitable, I'd need the big wooden 3 section one.

Thanks

TheTeainEMT

I did it with pallets. Free bar the tree stake supports and the hinges.

After these pics taken ended up lining one with old chicken wire and the other with spare slats of wood to stop contents pouring everywhere when turning

Definitely not a permanent measure (especially now as Im moving allotment) but happy enough to use it until the pallets rot then replace

Hocus Focus

I use pallets and don't bother with stakes or anything like that, just tie them together at the corners.

Nutty Nutritionist

Thank you. Any issue with rodents at all?

Hocus Focus

Nutty Nutritionist wrote: »

Thank you. Any issue with rodents at all?

You need to be rigorous as to what goes into the compost; garden waste and uncooked vegetable waste only and make sure that there has been no blood or juices from meat products spilled on the kitchen waste. Anything that smells of actual food will automatically attract rats, which in any event are not very far away from our homes.
Here are a couple of links to some useful info on composting:


https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garden/how-to-make-compost/


https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=444

Nutty Nutritionist

Thanks so much. Have taken a look through those links. I'm looking forward to experimenting with it.

Samuri Suicide

Nutty Nutritionist wrote: »

Thanks so much. Have taken a look through those links. I'm looking forward to experimenting with it.

I started making my own 3 part composting bin yesterday, I'm far from a DIY expert but it's easier than expected. The cost of the timber was about £80 all in. Any questions just ask!

Nutty Nutritionist

Well done. Have you made it that you can remove the front section (to allow for turning the soil)? What timber did you use? Did you use crates?

Samuri Suicide

Nutty Nutritionist wrote: »

Well done. Have you made it that you can remove the front section (to allow for turning the soil)? What timber did you use? Did you use crates?

I used treated timber fence boards and some 4x2 and 2x2.

Samuri Suicide

Nutty Nutritionist wrote: »

Well done. Have you made it that you can remove the front section (to allow for turning the soil)? What timber did you use? Did you use crates?

Yep all three bays have removable slots. I used treated fencing timber and some 4x2 and 2x2. If anyone can tell me exactly how to upload photos that would be greatly appreciated!!! Have spent the last 30 mins trying to upload from imgur 😡

CarPark2

Have you considered this type: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/joraform-big-pig-jk270-composter

It is the business.
- Steel outside, so no problem with rodents.
- Rotates easily, so easy to mix all of the contents. Just give it a few turns every time you put stuff in it.
- Insulated, so the higher temperature speeds up the breakdown of contents.

It is a bit pricey, but it is great. You can include any compostible kitchen waste (cooked food, meat etc.).

I don't work for them, honestly! I got one at Christmas and it is working really well.

CarPark2

CarPark2 wrote: »

Have you considered this type: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/joraform-big-pig-jk270-composter

It is the business.
- Steel outside, so no problem with rodents.
- Rotates easily, so easy to mix all of the contents. Just give it a few turns every time you put stuff in it.
- Insulated, so the higher temperature speeds up the breakdown of contents.

It is a bit pricey, but it is great. You can include any compostible kitchen waste (cooked food, meat etc.).

I don't work for them, honestly! I got one at Christmas and it is working really well.

Or if you really need a huge capacity, they have an even bigger version: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/joraform-compost-tumbler-jk400

Nutty Nutritionist

Samuri Suicide wrote: »

Yep all three bays have removable slots. I used treated fencing timber and some 4x2 and 2x2. If anyone can tell me exactly how to upload photos that would be greatly appreciated!!! Have spent the last 30 mins trying to upload from imgur ��

That looks really good. Its pretty much what I'm hoping for. I wasn't aware treated wood was a possibility. Looks great.

Nutty Nutritionist

CarPark2 wrote: »

Or if you really need a huge capacity, they have an even bigger version: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/joraform-compost-tumbler-jk400

Cooked meat - I didn't think that was compostable. I'm not sure about even the bigger size, I would possibly need it a little bigger than the. Lots great, but not sure its for me. Thank you for the info though.