I have finally decided to drill holes (6mm size) into the IKEA FNISS Waste bin, red, 10L and the Redmart red plastic container. The size of the holes are based on big enough for airflow but not too big to let the completed compost fall out.
I decided to drill 5 holes at the bottom of the IKEA waste bin and 4 sets of holes almost to the top of the bin. I tried to drill into another red bin but it broken at the base so I have to throw it away. I also changed the red plastic lid to a circular metal plate with holes. There are many bigger holes so it should provide more airflow. However, during the next day, I noticed ants and fruit flies at my compost bin. Well, I am fine with fruit flies but not for ants.
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| My First IKEA 10L Red Compost Bin |
I also drilled holes into the Redmart red plastic container with about 2 inch intervals. There are no holes at the bottom of the container as I am going to stack more containers so with holes at the bottom, it will make the other containers wet with liquid from the composting materials.
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| My Redmart Red Plastic Container With Holes Drilled On All Sides Except The Bottom |
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