Starting a Compost Bin (Merged Thread)

joyb_3

I would love one of these but can't find one for under £120! Does anyone know of any instructions so I could put one together myself?

oops_a_daisy

not sure if this has already been posted ( or if it is of any use ) so please remove if it shouldnt be here

I have just got a leaflet through the door for compost bins delivered free from £8 for a 220ltr capacity, £10 for a 330ltr capacity.
The website is www.recyclenow.com/compost
You can put your postcode in to see if there are any deals in your area.
I paid a lot more than this last year and had to fit it into the back of my car to get it home so hopefully this might help somebody else.

Edited to add that if you order on line you also get £1 discount

Spikey_2

what about west-yorkshire?

alanobrien

Spikey wrote: »

what about west-yorkshire?

Just put your postcode in here to see your local offers

http://www.recyclenow.com/home_composting/in_your_area/in_your_area.html

donnalou

I'm in Suffolk and mine took 7 months!

lyns_2

Some free here http://www.compost-it.org.uk/scheme/compost_bin_form.htm for some areas

Spikey_2

lyns wrote: »

Some free here http://www.compost-it.org.uk/scheme/compost_bin_form.htm for some areas

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Eligibility, Terms and Conditions.[/FONT]

• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The offer is limited to 3 bins and only 1 kitchen caddy per household [/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The offer is only available to residents of Lancashire County, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Compost bins will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kitchen caddy image is shown for visual purposes only. Actual colour and model may vary.[/FONT]

• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Expect delivery within 14 working days but please allow up to 28 days during peak periods. [/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you wish to cancel your order before the bin is delivered, please contact us by telephone on 0845 658 8550. [/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If the bin has been delivered and you wish to return it please phone the order line within 7 working days to arrange for a suitable collection date. [/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Offer is subject to availability and closes 31st December 2006. [/FONT]

• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The information you provide will be shared with:[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]T[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]he bin distribution company, for the sole purpose of delivering your compost bin[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Your Local Authority and WRAP for recycling/composting purposes only[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lancashire County Council sends the ComPOST newsletter three times a year to all participating households[/FONT]

[/FONT]

only in Lancashire

katskorner

Just ordered a caddy for the kitchen from my local authority. It says you need to order a compost bin with it but then lets you order on its own. I don't need a compost bin as I have five of them already....

Moneybubbles

've order minde today, I've been umming and arrrhhing but thought Just get on with it!:T

V_Chic_Chick

You could always just build one yourself for free from pallets