Installing a Under-Counter Compost Bin (page 1 of 2)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Draw a Guideline on the Countertop current page
- Cut the Guideline current page
- Fit the Outer Ring current page
- Position the Bin page 2
- Seal the Lid page 2
- Fit the Lid page 2
Countertop bins conceal the body of the bin, which is set into the countertop. The design is commonly used for recycling food, scraps or waste, such as vegetable peelings. These may then be composted domestically or put out for collection.
Draw a Guideline on the Countertop
Draw a cutting guideline on the countertop. The bin's manufacturer should provide a template, as well as instructions for fitting, but here the lid ring is being used for this purpose. Positioning is very important with a bin of this type, as it is necessary to cut a hole in the countertop, meaning mistakes are not easily rectified.
Cut the Guideline
Create a starter hole with a drill. Then use a jigsaw to cut around the guideline.
Fit the Outer Ring
Position the lid ring in the hole. Some manufacturers recommend fixing the ring with silicone sealant around the underside of the rim.
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