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Pedal Powered Compost Turner
Filed Under (Gardening) by Stephanie
tonyinmontreal


Using materials and bicycle parts all found in the garbage, we have built a pedal-powered compost turner. Composting is perhaps the best way to reduce household waste. While harnessing the mechanical power of the pedals and cranks, a person is able to turn up to 500 pounds of compost with minimal effort using this pedal powered compost turner. …

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Comments

sophia071 on 29 June, 2009 at 10:43 am #

I would like to see plans to build one of these. Are they online somewhere? What is the big blue tub exactly and do u need tools for welding to turn it into a composter?


TheGlassCleaners on 2 July, 2009 at 5:17 pm #

Sell it to your local city, everybody wins!


neilzmail on 2 July, 2009 at 5:57 pm #

Very nice. Where did you get your compost bin (blue)???


CrazyBannnahHannah on 6 July, 2009 at 3:25 am #

I LOVE IT!! WHERE DO I GET ONE!!!


CaptJackSavvy on 6 July, 2009 at 3:16 pm #

You guys are my heroes!


hiramcook on 9 July, 2009 at 10:10 am #

Why the overkill with the pedal-powered stuff? Just put a couple of handles on this and really turn it by hand. I know the bike part is cute but not really needed.


muggyruggy on 10 July, 2009 at 5:51 pm #

This is so funny! You go dude! Good idea…


tudr46 on 11 July, 2009 at 9:57 pm #

What did you use for the bin part?


sponsu on 12 July, 2009 at 10:31 am #

this looks amazing! i am a market gardener and this would work perfectly for the amount of compost we make currently make with forks and a bad back. is there any chance you could send me details or drawings of what went into it, i would love to give it a try and pass on the word. ad


NOSMOJEFF on 14 July, 2009 at 7:26 am #

I would love to see pictures of the gear setup and how to put it together. Love it!!


tonyinmontreal on 16 July, 2009 at 6:42 am #

this large bin is actually moving to a local community garden to be used by everyone in the neighborhood. Approximately 150 people use the space and contribute to the composting.


fossilfool on 19 July, 2009 at 6:31 pm #

That’s a huge compost bin. You guys must eat well! Love the shot of the gear reduction system. I also like how the frame floats about 4 feet about the ground, kind of like a tall bike. Funny ending too. Nice submission!


ryantmulligan on 21 July, 2009 at 10:49 pm #

This is very interesting. I have a compost area in my back yard, but I never use it because I don’t know how or when to properly turn it.