Where can I get an inexpensive Composting Bin in Bergen County, NJ?
I am interested in doing more for the environment. I want to start using a composting bin to create some “good dirt” for around my yard, but the bins online and in catalogs are a bit pricey for my tight budget.
Having a fence-type compost pile in my yard is not very feasible for my situation.
Where can I get a compost bin in Bergen County, NJ, without spending a lot of money?
July 26th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
buy a trashcan w/ a lid and drill holes in the sides
July 26th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Maybe you should try this:
http://www.vermiculture.com/
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/Compost.html
I have one of those expensive compost tumblers and it doesn’t work any better than just dumping stuff on the ground. At least on the ground, earth worms and wood lice get in there and do their part to break down the clippings, leaves and veggies from the kitchen. This year, I bought a cheap blender at walmart and chop up egg shells, peelings, tea from tea bags, and coffee grounds and any other vegetable matter that’s left over in the kitchen and put it in with lawn clippings and leaves. I’ve just left it in and tumble it when I add new stuff and I’ve got some decent looking stuff so far. I just feel earth worms would make this better. I also have two rabbits and I use their manure as well in my garden.
I also add a packet of yeast to the tumbler every now and then to help it out. My problem is trying to get enough moisture in the tumbler as we are in the midst of a terrible drought. You have to add some water to the blender when you’re chopping it up so that helps, but sometimes, I add water to help it rot.
The great thing about having a container is that it keeps it out of site. If you use a bin, get a storage bin that is wide and shallow and drill holes in the sides, top and bottom to allow good air circulation and drainage. You could collect the “tea” that seeps out of the bottom and use it as fertilizer. A healthy compost bin/heap should not smell bad. It should smell earthy.
July 26th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Any good large plastic garbage can with a lid will work well.
July 26th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
just go out and get some large plastic trash cans with lids and use those as your compost bins they are cheap and easy