Composter Problem

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  1. Paul Blackburn

    Paul Blackburn Gardener

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    I wondered if anyone on here had used one of the following
    green cone compost maker
    There is one in our back garden which was left by the previous owners.I tried to move once but was solid and so I left it.We are now doing our back garden up and would like to get rid of it but just cannot move it.Tried putting a crowbar under it but that did not work.Have just tried putting an old spade under it but all that seemed to do was break the walls.When you look into it there is nothing in it.Have just looked online for some imfo about it and it says it comes in two pieces one piece is buried in the ground and the cone fits on top or that's what it looks like.The only way I can think of is to get my sledgehammer out and break the cone up.Has anyone on here got any ideas.Thank's
     
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    A sledgehammer is good, with a reciprocating saw as back up
     
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Never come across one of these, but I'm guessing destroying it will probably be the best way.
       
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        I've had a green cone for years, our council were selling them very cheaply at one time. The upper double skin cone is screwed into a basket that is buried underground. The idea is you can put in food leftovers such as cooked meats that can't be put on a compost heap without attracting vermin. After unscrewing the top cone you should be able to see the below ground section, it goes down a couple of feet so roots and soil have probably grown through. I have moved mine a couple of times,, just using a spade.if you are not worried about breaking it a pick axe will get it out.
         
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