Recycled Recycler (compost units)

[injunjoe]

I have this old above ground pool made of plastic.

I have been using it for a compost bin for at least 15 years now.

Today I decided to cut it up,it was about 20' long.

I cut 3 sections out of it.

I drilled a bunch of 1/2" holes.

Bolted it together.

This one will be the finisher off unit so it has a notch at the bottom half way around.

I added a leg to support the one side.

I will have two for now.

I am saving the third to make a tumbler unit.

I will call that one "Tumble Weed"

I have not painted them yet.

They will be camouflaged. Stay tuned!

 

[injunjoe]

Ok here is the first color.

Today I really have a green thumb!

 

[injunjoe]

Ok got her all camoed up and ready to go.

Here is a picture of the finished product.

In position and ready to be filled.
Don't mind the temp wire bound pile it will be used as a trellis after the other compost bin is complete.

Well what do you think?

 

[chills]

love it, your so creative .. i am wondering are the holes so small and few cuz its the finisher? .. would the beginner need more holes and bigger holes for air to get the the greens and browns ??

 

[injunjoe]

love it, your so creative .. i am wondering are the holes so small and few cuz its the finisher? .. would the beginner need more holes and bigger holes for air to get the the greens and browns ??

You may have a good point there!
There are so few because I got tired of drilling and was looking forward to getting 'er painted.

Albiet I also use every thing from my yard/ jungle to compost!

Branches that are not good for smoking food gets cut up and layered into the compost pile the add air. After a few times through the pile they start to become compost with a little help.

That plastic pool was wrapped up into a cylinder and screwed together with no holes for years. It worked but I turn it often into that wire cage and back into the big cylinder. It was on cement blocks also.

More holes would be better I do agree.

Thanks for your input!