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This Compost Machine has been designed to optimise the composting process, providing a well-insulated environment with good ventilation. This ensures the rapid composting of domestic kitchen and garden waste.
- Twist-locking lid
- Large hatch
- Made from recycled plastic.
- 10 year guarantee.
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Capacity: 235 Litres Diameter: 64.5 cm Height: 99cm
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carlamorris asked this question on 7th Aug 2008
Q: I would like to know if I can place this item on a concrete surface, rather than on grass/ in the garden??
As i intend to utilise it on the outdoor balcony of our offices...
If anyone can overcome this concern, that would be excellent.
A: When you start with your new compost bin we advise that you site your bin on a patch of soil or grass. The reason for this is that the breakdown of compost happens with the assistance of creatures, fungi and bacteria that live in the soil. Siting your compost bin on an area of hard standing would make it harder for them to enter your compost bin. The other disadvantage of composting directly onto a solid surface is that any liquid generated from the compost will not be able to soak into the soil to fertilise it.
If you have no alternative then here are a few tips to help ensure that you compost successfully on concrete.
Put a thick wodge of newspaper or cardboard under your compost bin, this will encourage worms and other creatures in to your compost.
Start off your heap with a couple of shovel-fulls of partially rotted manure to encourage colonisation of the bin by the decomposing creatures. You can add more manure as you fill the compost bin.
Be prepared to wait longer for your compost to break down than normal, it could take up to 2 years. John.
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carlamorris asked this question on 7th Aug 2008
Q: I would like to know if I can place this item on a concrete surface, rather than on grass/ in the garden??
As i intend to utilise it on the outdoor balcony of our offices...
If anyone can overcome this concern, that would be excellent.
A: When you start with your new compost bin we advise that you site your bin on a patch of soil or grass. The reason for this is that the breakdown of compost happens with the assistance of creatures, fungi and bacteria that live in the soil. Siting your compost bin on an area of hard standing would make it harder for them to enter your compost bin. The other disadvantage of composting directly onto a solid surface is that any liquid generated from the compost will not be able to soak into the soil to fertilise it.
If you have no alternative then here are a few tips to help ensure that you compost successfully on concrete.
Put a thick wodge of newspaper or cardboard under your compost bin, this will encourage worms and other creatures in to your compost.
Start off your heap with a couple of shovel-fulls of partially rotted manure to encourage colonisation of the bin by the decomposing creatures. You can add more manure as you fill the compost bin.
Be prepared to wait longer for your compost to break down than normal, it could take up to 2 years. John.
