Eggshells are a good source of calcium for plants and can help to adjust the pH level of soil, making it more alkaline. To speed up the process, crush the eggshells before adding them to your compost pile.
As long as the compost bin is well insulated, it can stay outside in the winter. If the compost bin is not well insulated, the compost inside may freeze and will not decompose.
You can put dryer lint in your compost, but it's not the best material to compost. Dryer lint is made up of small pieces of fabric and hair, which can take a long time to break down in a compost pile. If you're looking to add bulk to your compost, dryer lint is a good option. However, if you're looking for materials that will break down quickly, you're better off adding other items to your compost pile.
4.5/5
Better air-flow control, high compost efficiency, small foot-print, worm tea collection
$234
Addendum December 2017: The vendor gladly offered to mail the M Board (at no cost) if I was missing one and responded to my review in a very polite and professional manner.I had the M board, but I didn't need it. However, I thought his gesture was incredibly kind, so I gave him an extra star for it.I added a notice about the window screen as shown in the photo below in response to his feedback.May 2018 update: If you're curious about "how your worm works," check out this *amazing* 5-minute film from PBS Digital Studio. You may find it by searching "how worms turn rubbish into nutrient-rich compost" on YouTube or the Washington Post. I highly recommend it. similar video (Repeat it two times; -)Original review, please.I've had the Vermihut for about a month, and I'm slowly moving the worms from a 27-gallon bin to the Vermihut.I don't mind it, and once I've used the Vermihut for a while, I'll update the review.The directions, especially the "Worm Food" section on pages 5 and 6, are what I'm not so sure about.1) Feeding animal waste: I *strongly* advise against this, unless your pet is a cow or a horse; even in that case, this should be saved for outdoor worm bins. Please refrain from attempting to give dog or cat waste to your worms.1a) Deworming drugs, also known as "poison for worms," are occasionally given to cats and dogs. It may not be to the worms' liking.1b) Putting pet waste in a trash can will probably result in a maggot farm as well. Good luck with that!2) Grass clippings: A handful, or (very) little amount, is OK. More than that puts your compost at risk of heating up and producing methane, making a mess, or even killing your worm colony. This is experience speaking, so believe me...3. Avoid giving your worms garlic. Avoid garlic! If there are onions, there should be very few of them. Avoid the entire Allium family, which includes garlic, onion, chive, shallot, and leek, as a general rule.4) Starches: Pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, etc.: Cooked pasta and rice can clump together and form an anaerobic smelly mess, and it takes starches a lot longer for the worms to digest; use tiny amounts first and monitor for problems. Combine starches with other ingredients to reduce potential issues.(Option 5) CHOP-FREEZE-THAW-SERVE!Worms' jaws are tiny! You can metabolize your food more quickly by cutting it (increased surface area).Fruit flies can be killed by freezing your (chopped) food, and the freezing process will cause ice crystals to break down the cell walls, allowing your worms to break down the meal even more quickly.Thaw: Avoid giving them ice unless it's summer and your worm bin is excessively warm. Wait until the food is room temperature before serving.6) DO NOT USE CITRUS OR CITRIC PEEL: Citrus peel is naturally high in Limonene, a known worm toxin in addition to being waxed, pesticide-treated, and extremely acidic. (C10H16 d-limonene)7) Seeds: Vermicomposting is a chilly procedure that does not destroy seeds or potential diseases, so if you add too many, you will create a secondary garden. The answer is to chop and microwave anything with a lot of seeds (Butternut squash, etc )I decided to make a de facto change after examining the bottom tray: I added a window screen and silicone caulk to secure it.Every time I had to refill the bottom tray, I was not in the mood to deal with the bottom cloth. Check out the photo below.Please take note that your bottom tray will stay in that position *forever* if you do this. Whether in doubt, avoid using silicone and see if you like the alternative.Instead of the little book, a larger graphic and more thorough instructions may have been provided online via a PDF. (about 1980?)Please feel free to leave a remark if you would want to share any advice or tricks.Thanks
4.5/5
Dishwasher and freezer safe
Easy to empty, simply invert and press on bottom
Wire rim attaches to drawer to easily scoop scraps off your counter or cutting board
$234
I do not use the product for scraps as it is intended. It's my go-to tool for everything! I frequently take the trash out of the cabinet while I'm cooking and leave it out on the counter. My husband always follows me and puts it away. This is the perfect thing that my kid found! No matter where I am in the kitchen, I can access the trash can. It is compact. albeit not too little. It does not hang down so far that you cannot open the cabinets underneath it.It is snug to the counter-top, as you can see in the picture they offer. Well, this might be a little misleading. If you look closely, you can see the drawers directly beneath the counter. There is a gap because my drawer is at least 1 1/2 inches below my counter. Despite this, I have no trouble cleaning my counters clean and they don't fall into the basket. Every time, it is inserted:)I think it would work perfectly for those of you who want to utilize it in the manner suggested. Due to its extreme flexibility, the frozen mess would easily pop out. Since it can go in the dishwasher, cleanup would be simple.
4.4/5
Capacity: 1 gallon / 4 liters
Slimline design perfect for storing on the counter or inside cupboards
Wide opening makes scraping food from plates easier
Adjustable air vent: Open - helps reduce moisture and odor build-up; Closed - provides insect barrier
Door-mounting bracket included
$234
I only found one countertop composter with an appropriate design, and that's this one! In other words, air can enter through bottom-mounted perforations that open up to the interior, and it can exit through a top-mounted carbon or charcoal filter, much like an attic ventilation system does (air comes in through the sofits and out the roof vents). By allowing the contents to dry out, you can avoid pests and mold while also keeping unwanted odors outside of your home. The carbon filter must be on top of the appliance for air to pass through; otherwise, mold and bugs will grow on it. If the appliance is made of stainless steel, the acid from tomatoes will corrode the sides. It is unfortunate that it appears no other businesses produce a countertop composter device with both an air flow and carbon filter.The device is well-made, durable, and has a handy grip for transportation.Then the negative: *It is SMALL (see submitted picture, and note the coffee maker as a reference for size). It won't take long for this to fill up if you put a lot of biodegradable garbage in it (see submitted picture). Utilize all of your available space for organic garbage alone. Since it only has ONE GALLON of capacity, you essentially have to purchase the Joseph Joseph compost bags (which are a bit pricey at $15 for 50), since other businesses with better prices have 1.2 gallon bags or greater. You should be able to buy less expensive ones and cut them to fit because the carbon/charcoal filters from Joseph Joseph are absurdly EXPENSIVE at $16 for two extremely small thin ones. It's kind of HARD TO REMOVE the top cover over the carbon filter. To reach the filter, you must push two release clips on the underside of the lid (see illustration), and to open the filter case, you must push up on the top clip and pull down on the bottom clip.Overall, I would suggest this product as a temporary solution to temporarily store compost before moving it outside to your huge composter and prevent odors within your home in the interim.
4.3/5
✔ RESURRECT YOUR LEFTOVERS – Limit your waste and save money by adding a composter bin to your backyard. Simply fill your bin with organic waste, use your vitamin-enriched soil from your compost box, and reap the benefits of delicious, home-grown produce.
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$234
For us, this has worked incredibly nicely. We use a lot less garbage bags than we used to thanks to composting, and the trash doesn't smell nearly as much now that we can take the majority of our food leftovers outside to the compost bin. We don't stir it as frequently as we probably ought to, but in the first year we've had it, it produced excellent black soil for us to utilize for gardening. To great effect, we've added tons of coffee filters, egg shells, product scraps, leaves, and shredded paper to this. Even after I remove the lid, there isn't a stench to be found anywhere near the trash can, which is great.
4.3/5
CONVENIENT LOADING HEIGHT - Enough height to put a cart under the composter.Easy to turn barrel, waste mixed easily, fast batch composting.
STURDY POWDER-COATED STEEL FRAME - Powder-coated steel frame provides a sturdy base for the large bin.Galvanized steel feet prevent rusting and deterioration.
INGENIOUS TUMBLER DESIGN - Turns on axis for easy and balanced rotation.Easy slide doors will help keep track of each batch,the length of 1 door is 10.23†and the width is 6.1
AERATION SYSTEM- Aerated internal bar mixes compost & allows needed airflow.Black, double-wall panels absorb and retain heat.Perfectly suited for your garden and for people not wanting to mix the organic waste in their traditional compost bin.
DUAL CHAMBER COMPOST BIN - Dual chamber composter allow for continuous composting. Fill up one while the other nears the end of the compost process, the rich black stuff ready to use. Once empty, that becomes the one to fill up while the other completes the cycle.
$234
Years ago, I used two sizable bins, frequently with open tops, to compost, along with dry steer dung as a booster and a subsequent crop of flies and gnats. We got this compost tumbler since we have a policy of saying NO to any flies in our new home. It is modest and suitable for a two-person household. Rich, crumbly compost was created in the first bin in less than three months, and the second batch was being worked on in the other half. Although it is challenging to spin when both sides of the bin are almost full, it will still work. I filled the first half today, so it will tumble more readily going forward. When I take a bag of composted food waste out of the collection, I add a scoop of dirt, roll it about in the bag to cover the food waste with dirt, and then I put the bag into the tumbler. By minimizing exposed organic matter, mixing wet and dry materials, and controlling flies and gnats, this has a positive impact. Even during our summer's torrential downpours, the EJWOX does not absorb water. With a qt size carton from my plastic recycling bin, emptying the finished compost is considerably simpler than it would be with a shovel or trowel. A few corn cobs that had not yet been consumed were placed in the other bin along with some compost starter. I might have to modify the system during the winter till spring when it starts to warm up. All is well.
4.2/5
Made from 50% recycled plastic content.
Easy to assemble with closure keys. Easy to move. Easy to reassemble.
Large capacity—expandable to 4 feet (216 gallon)
The best value composting bin on the market.
Excellent ventilation.
$234
I've had one of these bins for a while, and I can offer some advice on how to use it. First, don't fill it all the way up when you fill it. Fill the bin about 3/4 full, wait a day or so, then slide the sides up about a foot and fill it up again. Repeat this method until it is at least 6 feet high. Finally, slide the bin off the top and begin a fresh pile once the pile has settled for a few days. The old pile will maintain its form and continue to decompose. You can inoculate the new pile with some of the old pile. For a compost pile to heat up effectively, it must be at least one cubic yard in size. In other words, the bacteria living in the compost pile won't have enough space to accomplish the work when the pile boils down to 36 inches or less. Therefore, keeping the pile bigger ensures that you'll succeed more.Use a pallet or tree branches to make an air channel under the pile while starting it so that oxygen can help the pile grow. Make sure to moisten everything down before assembling the pile, and try your best to blend the browns and the greens. It will decompose more fully if you place bags of leaves on top to help keep the heat and moisture in. If, like mine, your pile dries up too rapidly, you can try to keep the moisture within by attaching some plastic—I reuse old plastic bags—to the outside. Try experimenting with materials that you typically wouldn't compost by burying them in the center of the pile, where the heat is greatest and things decompose most quickly. Most importantly, don't worry about turning the compost; simply pile the materials; once it is big enough, they will begin to decompose. Enjoy turning it whenever it is convenient for you.
4.1/5
Locking Self-Watering Lid keeps animals out while openings allow air to move through composter to speed up the composting process
Large opening makes for easy access and Two sliding doors make removal of compost simple and convenient
Robust thickness and construction helps produce and insulate heat which helps the micro-organisms breakdown waste to produce nutrient rich soil.Capacity (cu. ft.) - Total:12.65.Capacity (gallons):94
Save up to 30% of household waste while saving money on applicable curbside pickup costs; Made from BPA free 100% recycled environmentally-friendly material
Produce rich organic dark compost humus in 6 to 8 weeks from food scraps, kitchen and garden waste
$234
For kitchen leftovers, this composter with a latching top is extremely great, especially if you live somewhere where vermin might get into your compost. Given that it will make your compost orderly and less visually offensive, I imagine it's a fantastic answer for folks who live in more metropolitan areas as well. I decided to utilize this for kitchen scraps instead of leaf litter because I would need approximately 5 of them to handle the fall leaves. I haven't experienced a critter issue. This composter, in my opinion, is your greatest option if you plant in an urban setting. The two bottom sliding doors can be placed next to one another or on different sides, and it's also quite simple to set up. Because of this bin's simple setup, decent appearance, and sturdy construction, I recommend it.I'll now move on to my critique of the compost PSA.Wasps are the only difficulty I've ever encountered, and this is more of a problem with compost in general than it is with this particular compost bin. I once tossed tomatoes into this container and found around 50 yellow jackets eating them. Because I had a severe allergy, I promptly made my way back to the house (seriously, I could probably have outrun Usain Bolt in that instant). By the following day, they were gone. This was the only time I had ever seen a wasp in any of my compost bins or piles in a year of use. That occasionally occurs with compost, regardless of bin type, according to Google searches. The issue was that I failed to recognize the deadly trap I had just unlatched both sides of the lid, taken it off, and laid it on the ground. I'll continue to use this compost bin, however in the summer I might leave the cover off. In this manner, I can see any wasps that may be consuming my leftovers before sticking my hands over them.Be careful is the story's lesson. Changing the trash can won't make stinging insects impossible to encounter. It's outside, and you're probably filling it with leftover food and garden waste. Wasps also need to eat. Invest in a bin with a lid if you require one. I think this one is a fantastic option. Since this bin is roughly at children's eye level, an adult should take the lid off first if you have children. You have no idea what's inside (although installing a 1/4" hardware cloth at the base of the bin would prevent objects from tunneling up into it without removing the open bottom's draining effect). On days when you'll be in the area a lot but don't have a rodent problem or neighbors who can view your yard, you might want to leave the lid off. In this manner, you may swiftly determine, from a distance, if a whole nest of yellow jackets decides to devour your leftovers.
4.1/5
Exaco Trading compost collector convenient handle lets you carry waste directly to outside composter
Measures 8-1/2 by 9 by 11 inches
Compost collector has a 2.4-gallon capacity
Made from high density polyethylene; dishwasher safe
Includes a carbon filter that significantly reduces any odors; replacement carbon filters available
$234
initial response. 1-star. I think to myself, "Boy, I'm very glad I already own three of those fantastic OXO compost bins." Cheap plastic trash. I verify the amount I spent on Amazon. Okay. I'll give it a go because it wasn't pricey and I feel a little less irritated. Additionally, the wife claims that it looks nicer on the counter top than the OXO bins and that one of these has a capacity equal to that of three OXO bins. The OXO is, I believe, around 3/4 gallon.As a liner, we used a plastic grocery bag. One week laterI've decided. Totally undetectable odor. It receives significantly less frequent emptying than the smaller OXO bins. Its dimensions are ideal for the counter top. The carbon filter is effective. Zero smell. We use a liner rather than tossing vegetables directly into the trash can since I was worried that the non-removable lid would make cleaning more difficult. Take it outside to the compost pile, open the lid, tie the bag, and throw away the plastic bag. The task is finished, and the trash can is still spotless.I'm pleased I didn't send it back. Now in storage are the OXO containers. They were fantastic and simple to clean, but paradoxically, because you're not using a liner, they need cleaning much more frequently. And because of the smell, they needed to be cleaned out every day.
3.9/5
Eco liners helps to maintain the cleanliness for your countertop compost pail while reducing odor
For kitchen food scraps and other compostable waste
Box of 40-6-liter liners
Compostable eco liners, fits most kitchen compost keepers
$234
These tiny bags have started a revolution in my family's commitment to composting. Although some of my family members have been less enthusiastic, I am somewhat fascinated with composting because it is fantastic for my garden, keeps stinky items out of the kitchen garbage, and decreases rubbish overall. Their hesitation appears to have been a convenience or "ickiness" issue, which these bags largely resolve. They fit nicely over the rims of my oval EcoCrock and glide easily into the pail, making emptying the pail more easier and cleaner. If the batch is very moist (such as coffee grounds or something mushy) or the pail was crammed full and left inside for more than a few days, it may be safer to take the entire pail and empty its contents directly into the compost pile. It's fortunate that the liner isn't excessively thick or completely waterproof because it would defeat the objective of its easy breakdown. These bags have consistently, elegantly, and undetectably broken down in my tiny compost pile. By the time gardening season rolls around in the spring, even the ones left outside over the bitter New England winters are gone. Also FYI, composting is far easier than some people have been lead to believe. All you need is a pile in a corner of your yard; basic kitchen/yard scraps (and these liners!) disintegrate quite quickly even if you don't turn the pile on a regular basis. Thank you, Oggi, for these useful liners, and happy composting!
3.8/5
Tumbler easy turns on its axis for balanced rotation
Double walled panels to absorb and retain the heat that decomposes the material
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic, Powder-Coated steel
Tumbler capacity: 80 gallon, 10.72 cubic feet. Tumbler Design : Single Tumbler
Internal bar mixes the compost and allows the flow of oxygen
$234
Many reviews that I've read have been critical of how challenging it was to assemble this unit. Maybe the directions have changed, but I didn't find it to be that challenging. These are only marginally more challenging if you can follow Lego instructions. I will admit that having to use a drill to make each and every screw hole is a little inconvenient. I realize that doing this guarantees that your holes will line up, but it still feels like the manufacturer was being lazy, therefore I'm being made to do more work.Two suggestions that may be useful: 1) Avoid assembling on a hot day because the black parts (which are all of them) can become quite warm; 2) Having a helper makes a lot of tasks considerably simpler; 3) Before beginning, carefully consider the components required for each stage and thoroughly read the assembly manual; 4) Before you begin, make sure you have all of the necessary tools (some aren't specified until the actual step).Another compost tumbling I own is primarily made of metal, cost more than twice as much as this one, and has rusted to the point where it is nearly falling apart. The Lifetime compost tumbler will be far superior than that one, I can already tell. But I can already tell from the design that this item will leak. In order to collect the compost tea, I'll need to set up some form of container underneath.I should also mention that compared to a crank-driven tumbler, this item is a little difficult to "tumble." As it fills up, you must rock it back and forth to create enough inertia for a complete turn.
You can put baking soda in compost, but it is not necessary. Baking soda can help to neutralize odors in the compost, but it is not required for the composting process.
Weeds can be a pain to deal with in the garden, but did you know that some of them can actually be beneficial? Many weeds are high in nutrients and can be used to improve the quality of your compost. Weeds such as dandelions, thistles, and nettles are all high in nitrogen, which is an important nutrient for plants. Including these weeds in your compost will help to create a more balanced mix. Just be sure to chop up the weeds before adding them to your compost bin, as this will help them break down more quickly
No, you don't need worms to compost, but they can help speed up the process. Worms eat organic matter and help turn it into compost. They also help aerate the compost, which is important for the decomposition process.
Composting can attract bugs, but it doesn't have to. If you have a problem with bugs in your compost, there are a few things you can do to discourage them. First, make sure your compost pile is in a well-ventilated area. Second, keep your compost pile moist but not wet. Third, add some coarse material, such as leaves or straw, to your compost pile to help aerate it. Finally, turn your compost pile regularly to aerate it and keep the bugs from getting comfortable.
To make a compost bin not smell, you need to make sure it is well ventilated. You can do this by drilling holes in the bin or by adding a layer of gravel to the bottom. You should also turn the compost regularly to aerate it and help it break down. Finally, don't add any meat or dairy products to the compost, as these can cause it to smell.
You can winterize a compost bin by layering it with organic matter, such as leaves, straw, or wood chips. This will insulate the bin and help it retain heat. You should also cover the bin with a tarp or lid to prevent moisture from entering.
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