I need a quick idea on how to secure my yellow bin against strong gusts of wind. The plastic bin is just too light, and the gusts regularly tip it over, spreading the trash across the property. Yes, I know, a bin storage shed would help, but I’m not going to get one and set it up quickly right now.
I’ve already tried leaning stones against it, but the leverage is just too small. Tying it down? Hammering iron nails into the ground on all four sides?
I’m going away over the holidays, and my wife will be alone here. I don’t want to burden her with having to constantly go outside and put the trash back in.
I would appreciate a few quick, smart ideas.
I’ve already tried leaning stones against it, but the leverage is just too small. Tying it down? Hammering iron nails into the ground on all four sides?
I’m going away over the holidays, and my wife will be alone here. I don’t want to burden her with having to constantly go outside and put the trash back in.
I would appreciate a few quick, smart ideas.
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Appel200022 Dec 2023 13:16Tolentino schrieb:
As I said, 240 liters (63 gallons)! There’s no space for a bin that size in our utility room.
Yes, I tied the yellow one to the paper recycling bin using expandable cords. That bin is already full and pretty heavy.
I think it will hold. A fence was too far away for me, plus there are still piles of soil from the foundations.
Thanks for the suggestions!That’s how I solved it here too.
Works perfectly!
And I thought I was the only one with these kinds of problems
Malle Zwabber22 Dec 2023 13:43Since this problem occurs frequently in our area, I decided to invest in a trash enclosure.
The side cladding and gates are still missing, but nothing blew over during last night’s storm.
The side cladding and gates are still missing, but nothing blew over during last night’s storm.
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Oberhäslich22 Dec 2023 13:51This is a general problem that should be addressed in the long term. For comfort reasons, I wouldn’t use tension straps or similar methods. If you can’t store the barrel anywhere during bad weather, simply place a concrete slab or block on top. Personally, I would weld or screw a metal plate to the bottom.
Malle Zwabber schrieb:
I treated myself to a trash shed.That’s fancy way to go down, when you store your garbage like that.B
Benutzer 100122 Dec 2023 14:13I don't know what kind of answer you are expecting... but a protective shield like in Star Trek doesn't exist yet. So, either you build a windbreak or you tie them securely to a tree.