Do the bottom doors open to remove the compost when it is read or how do you get the compost out? Must one "stir" the compost?
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You can remove it from the bottom, however it is just as easy to use a small shovel from the top. We have found it does help to stir it occasionally.
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Yes, you can open the doors below and remove the compost. You of course, can stir, but I don't. I do, periodically add some soil or peat moss or manure so that I get a good mix.
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No, the bottom is open. Put some weed barrier fabric down before you fill it with soil.
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You shouldn't need to empty it out, shred some newpapers through your paper shredder and add this along with your regular paper shredding to the compost and mix it in. This will help dry it out and give you some "browns". I always empty my paper shredder into the composter since we mainly compost kitchen scraps and I need more browns. Also as others have mentioned be sure to cover your kitchen scraps when you add them, especially in warm weather.
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No, you lift the whole cage for cleaning. The little gray tabs on the sides are lifted to release the white bottom. It's actually pretty useful if you fill the bottom with sawdust like I do instead of paper. The cage has 4 doors total, two on the wiring (which are adjacent to each other, so if you open them both you get a bigger opening) and two on the plastic bottom (the darker parts on the transparent plastic) used to put in the feeders.
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It is awkward getting the litter in and out. I had to tip it to get it in on ground level through the door. I like to clean our litter every day. So I ended up taking the dividers out of the second level and putting them flat on the floor of the right side and putting the litter there with some hay in front of it. That works well because I can raise the roof to clean it. I only use the bottom door to put food and treats in and out. When we are home I leave the bottom door open so my bunny has the run of our deck. He goes back in to use the litter. Hope this helps.
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good question .... never tried to remove it...... hold on ...... door closed ..... remove it from the bottom side ..... door closed
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The bottom is solid, and it collects liquid. There is a cap on the left side that allows the compost tea to drain and be collected, but I had put the unit on bricks so it sat up high enough to collect the liquid. The unit is a nice unit, and it looks great compared to a traditional unit. Very rich. This past summer compost was generated quickly, in about 3 weeks. The only feature I do not like is the door to access the compost. It doesn't stay up while digging out the compost, I accidently broke it off trying to use it. It snapped back on. It is really the only negative feature on this unit. I would purchase another one, totally on the looks alone The bottom is solid, and it collects liquid. There is a cap on the left side that allows the compost tea to drain and be collected, but I had put the unit on bricks so it sat up high enough to collect the liquid. The unit is a nice unit, and it looks great compared to a traditional unit. Very rich. This past summer compost was generated quickly, in about 3 weeks. The only feature I do not like is the door to access the compost. It doesn't stay up while digging out the compost, I accidently broke it off trying to use it. It snapped back on. It is really the only negative feature on this... » Read More The bottom is solid, and it collects liquid. There is a cap on the left side that allows the compost tea to drain and be collected, but I had put the unit on bricks so it sat up high enough to collect the liquid. The unit is a nice unit, and it looks great compared to a traditional unit. Very rich. This past summer compost was generated quickly, in about 3 weeks. The only feature I do not like is the door to access the compost. It doesn't stay up while digging out the compost, I accidently broke it off trying to use it. It snapped back on. It is really the only negative feature on this unit. I would purchase another one, totally on the looks alone « Show Less
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I don't really remember and I found the instructions away. But you can go online Google composting and get a lot of information.
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Remove the Geobin and set it up again next to where it is now . Put the top of the pile into the now empty bin and the bottom is the compost you can use .
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Both prior answers are correct. That said, I never had a problem adding my compost to my garden. What hasn't finished composting will continue to compost/decay in the garden. No differently than when you turn over the garden in the fall and the remnants of the last growing season compost into the soil. I always keep a small amount (a bucketful) of the old compost in the composter to start the next batch. Don't want to loose those good microbes!
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Hi! We purchased one of these Toter compost carts, and the compost in the bottom of the cart is finished now. We will use the compost as is, although it does have a few larger pieces. If you wanted uniform compost, you could screen it (here are directions for a homemade compost screen: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/Recycle/Comp_Screen/Build1.htm), and put the larger pieces back in the top of the cart. As, I said, we think it is fine as it is, and it looks and smells finished. - I hope this helps.
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i bought this compost bin because it was cheap and works just as well as any other open lid style. i add yard waste and food scraps. i usually put the food scraps in the middle and cover them with the yard waste to avoid critters. from all i have read it takes about 90 days for the process to complete but it could be less depending on temp etc ... , and if the bin is full. you can also use a booster to speed up the process.
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I supppose you could go through the doorway, but I always take the top off to scoop out the clumps. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to scrape the bottom well. I took the door off as well. The top snaps off easily, though, and it has been no problem.
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Our county recommends that every time you add food scraps to the composter, cover them with enough "browns" (i.e. dead leaves) to mask the smell of the food. This should keep your compost from attracting animals.
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Once I fill it I remove the bag and contents and place it directly into my compost bin by my garden. The bags seems to take a long time to decompose but otherwise it works just fine.
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It depends on how successful you are, keeping the right consistency and components. Odor happens when the balance is off; it can take a few days to correct. It's bound to happen eventually. Even when all is good, there is an earthy smell of the compost when you open it. It will drip compost liquid 'tea' too. Mine is outside.
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Once you fill the composter, it takes time for it to break down so you can pour it on your garden. If you keep adding stuff, you will eventually have to empty the composter that still has uncomposted stuff in it - then pick that stuff out, or plow it into your garden. Having two chambers allows one to finish decaying while you start the next batch.