Tried single-bin for a while and, yeah... let’s just say my nose still remembers.
That’s exactly why I bailed on the single-bin setup too. I thought I could tough it out, but nope—nature had other plans for my sinuses. Curious if you’ve found any liners that actually hold up? I tried those “compostable” ones and they basically turned into soup after a week. Wondering if it’s just me or if there’s a secret brand out there I’m missing.
I tried those “compostable” ones and they basically turned into soup after a week.
Yeah, same here—those liners just disintegrate if you get any moisture in the bin. Have you tried doubling up with newspaper or sawdust? I’m still hunting for something that doesn’t just fall apart. Wondering if anyone’s had luck with the thicker paper-based bags, or is that just wishful thinking?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck just skipping liners altogether. Tried the thicker bags and they still got mushy after a few days, especially in summer. Now I just sprinkle a layer of sawdust after each use—way less mess than I expected, and nothing to fish out later.
I’ve been a little wary of skipping liners, just because I worry about stuff sticking to the bucket and making cleaning harder (or, honestly, more gross). Does the sawdust really keep odors down, especially if it’s hot out? I’m kind of paranoid about pests too—any issues with that?
I was nervous about skipping liners too, but honestly, the sawdust does a shockingly good job at keeping things from getting gross. Even in July, it’s not as stinky as I expected—unless you forget to add enough sawdust, then yeah, you’ll know. As for pests, I haven’t had any issues, but I’m pretty religious about emptying it before it gets too full. The cleaning part isn’t glamorous, but it’s not as bad as my brain made it out to be.