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How can I stop my worm compost bin from leaking?

I started composting with worms and I keep the bin in my kitchen. The plastic bin I bought at Target has two tiny holes in the bottom that I didn't notice when I purchased it. I have tried taping over holes in a previous bin I was using and duct tape didn't work. The stuff leaked right through the duct tape. Is there such a thing as water proof tape that i could tape over these holes so that the stinky liquid doesn't leak out? Any other suggestions?

try caulking it.

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9 Responses to “How can I stop my worm compost bin from leaking?”

1. pwrgrlmanda says:

   February 9, 2009 at 4:32 pm

   try caulking it.
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2. PraiseBob says:

   February 9, 2009 at 4:51 pm

   Try a dab of hot glue.
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3. WiseOne says:

   February 9, 2009 at 5:29 pm

   Yes, try caulk.
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4. child4jc74 says:

   February 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm

   you can try plugging the hole with silly putty or play doh or buy a diffrent container
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5. Thera 9 says:

   February 9, 2009 at 6:44 pm

   Have the heap outside, use a plastic liner. That way, it is outside, you can hose away the crap if need be…and it isn't inside.

   That is my suggestion though.
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6. smiley_face_boxers says:

   February 9, 2009 at 7:01 pm

   Just put a storage container under it, to catch that stinky goodness that gardens love, or move it elsewhere. A garage or outside, but here in Zone 5, it was 22 degrees this morning, so your wormies would be wormy sicles.

   Worm Tea is like black gold to gardens!
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7. abproff04 says:

   February 9, 2009 at 7:41 pm

   You can use a plastic liner. The weight of the plastic depends on the size of the holes. The larger the hole the heavier the weight of the liner must be.
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8. Merkinmuff says:

   February 9, 2009 at 8:13 pm

   Buy a well made polypropylene bin from Flambeau. Target goods are all made in China by children, slaves, and political prisoners of the Chinese Communist Party!
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   Mao! Gang of Four.
9. byderule says:

   February 9, 2009 at 9:01 pm

   it is not something for inside put it on a balcony or outside in the garden it is supposed to leak because it must stay moist but must be well drained
   what leaks out must be collected in a bucket or drum via a gutter usually and this is the richest liquid compost the worms produce use it in a spray half mixed with water to spray the soil around your pot plants

   +if you seal it and stop it from leaking the worms will die
   and you will get a fly infestation.
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