Compost Shredder: Will this serve my purpose of shredding newspaper as well as cardboard which has been seperated?
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You can more easily shred cardboard by soaking it 24-48 hours in a plastic bin, then use a metal "paint mixer" attachment that attaches to a power drill. Basically the cardboard fibers soften to the point that the blender action will shred it. Be aware that the cardboard can tend to "clump" in the compost bin - even though cardboard and twigs are "brown", add some twigs to create airspace, plus add your "greens" like leaves and food. (And yeah, ancient post, I know. It wouldn't be productive to use one of these for cardboard because you'll just wear out the blades or motor anyways).
1029430
I would not recommend shredding moist compost with this product. I only use it to shred dry leaves. If your compost needs to be shredded in order to be used, your compost is not really ready. I would recommend buying a compost sieve or sifter to separate the finished compost and toss the larger chunks back into your compost bin/pile to break down further. Several sieves are available through Amazon, however I use one purchased through Gardeners Supply Company. You can't rush compost, but I have found that the smaller the garden waste and food scraps that are placed in the bin, the faster the compost seems to process. I would not recommend shredding moist compost with this product. I only use it to shred dry leaves. If your compost needs to be shredded in order to be used, your compost is not really ready. I would recommend buying a compost sieve or sifter to separate the finished compost and toss the larger chunks back into your compost bin/pile to break down further. Several sieves are available through Amazon, however I use one purchased through Gardeners Supply Company. You can't rush compost, but I have found that the smaller the garden waste and food scraps that are placed in the bin, the faster... » Read More I would not recommend shredding moist compost with this product. I only use it to shred dry leaves. If your compost needs to be shredded in order to be used, your compost is not really ready. I would recommend buying a compost sieve or sifter to separate the finished compost and toss the larger chunks back into your compost bin/pile to break down further. Several sieves are available through Amazon, however I use one purchased through Gardeners Supply Company. You can't rush compost, but I have found that the smaller the garden waste and food scraps that are placed in the bin, the faster the compost seems to process. « Show Less
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You can . I tried using a trash bag, but for me it was a mess. It is so easy to pull the basket out and place a open plastic trash bag over the opening and dump the shredded paper in and dispose of it .
198518
A tall bin file might be better. The paper rolls likely would tilt out of place.
1029436
In my experience, I wouldn't recommend trying to shred moist compost. The WORX works (no pun intended) best with semi-wet to dry leaves. Dry leaves generate a lot of dust so if the leaves are a little wet it keeps the dust down. Really wet leaves tend to clump together, stay in the unit and do not fall easily into the bag . I think it would be the same for moist compost. You will probably find your self stopping the unit a lot to clear it and replacing the shredding line.
554666
I bought a package of oiled sheets of paper. I haven't used the shredder enough to use one yet. It's very simple though, just feed the sheet through the shredder and that's it.
838470
yes. no problem, just don't shred too fast. I have even shredded some old walnuts that were laying around. love this shreder
1667225
Unfortunately it is jumbled however I've never a shredder that had a separate compartment for plastic or CD clippings. In addition when you oil the shredder, that paper with the oil on it also is all mixed in so if you were thinking in terms of recycling the paper... you could... but only with planning your emptying at certain times which is exactly what I do.
909361
no and yesif you use recycled paper it tends to jam a little more than the regular standard paper.keith
551071
Speaking for myself, yes it's appropriate for house use. I had accumulated several years of paper work and thus found it very conveniet when I finally got to shredding my stuff. I'm not sorry for having purchased it and presumably you will not be sorry too.
64714
I've done a few unopened mailers through here and it sounds like it's definitely maxing out the shredder. 3 pieces of a paper folded three times and a sample credit card inside (for example) would exceed the spec of the shredder and possibly cause a jam. In the past with lesser shredders, I've killed them by running unopened mail through them. I've had this shredder stop in the middle of unopened junk mail, and was able to recover, but wouldn't push the limit again.
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This appliance produces the ideal size shredded materials for fast composting...not too small and not too large. Further, it puts lots of nicks and cuts in the food scraps that break down the cellulose material and encourage beneficial bacterial growth. Scraps that have been blended or run through the food processor can actually smother your compost pile and are not recommended by master composters.
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They are mixed together. I have thought about that myself since I recycle the paper. If you want to keep them separate you might try putting a tall kitchen garbage bag over the bin full of paper shreds without emptying bin. Or even a large piece of paper or cardboard covering the paper shreds would probably work. The card shredder doesn't make microshreds like paper, but as I remember cuts it in 4 strips so that it's unusable.
1403417
Maybe 1.25 cm long and not even 0.25 cm wide. I am confident enough to shred financial documents and publicly recycle the shredded material. Hope this helps - I really like the shredder.
54199
I don't know if it shreds them, but I leave both staples and paper clips on the paper and it handles it with not problem.
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most of the time yes, make sure the envelope isnt too fat... it is designed to shred 11 pages at a time so stick to the user manual and you'll be fine. Sometime you'll have to open the envelopes... like those from BoysTown and charities with tons of folded paper, i simply unfold and shred the whole thing :D
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I don't shred the newspaper at all. I just crumple it up, stuff it in a 5 gallon bucket with lots of water, and let it soak for a while. Since I do woodworking, and have lots of sawdust, I mix the newspaper and sawdust about 50-50. Then I use a paint stirrer attached to a drill. That tears up the newspaper really well after it has soaked for an hour or so