Ange1 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'd like to buy a cheap metal bin. Mostly they are galvansied metal (like Oscar the Grouch uses!) Where have people bought theirs? I've seen them in Homebase and they are £27 sounds expensive for what they are?! I will probably use a bungey cord thingy through the lid handel to the sides to keep the lid from getting knocked off or blown off. What do people use and how much should I expect to pay?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Mine was about £8 in Wilko. I do the bungee thing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 you did well, i looked in Wilcos at lunch (not a big store our local and all I saw was plastic. I assume that plastic wouldn't be rodent proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Plastic is not always rodent proof. You are better off with metal...and something to secure the lid, either a boulder to weigh it down or bungee thingies. I got my bins from a local ironmongers for £16 each.....and he carried them to the car for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave36 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi There I got a plastic dustbin with a lid you can lock down from B&Q for about £10.00 out in the garden section. dave& jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I got a metal bin from Ebay for £20 inc P&P. (B&Q had the same one, same price but were out of stock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I got my metal bin from Ikea, £11, perfect for 20kg of pellets Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Councils often gave them out and people have them sitting around, try freecycle thats where i got mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Like Tessa, from ikea. Bungees from Decathlon (camping gear) Just so practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 ooh Tessa I can feel an excuse to go to Ikea now! Boyfriend wont go unless we NEED something, wont go there just to browse! I'll try freecycle thing, if I can remember what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tessa & Gael, I've looked on the Ikea website and found this one for £10.99 Is this it? http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00095055 It's a pedal bin. Just wondered whether the bungies would work on this bin? Will 16L be big enough for a 20 kilo bag of feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Or was it this one?! http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90099049 Sorry to be a pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hi Angel, I have the second one. Both the same name but not the one with the pedal. I like the fact that the bungee holds the lid handle too, not sure with the pedal bin . I think a 20 kg bag might not fit in the 16l bin, you will need the 40l one. It then fits perfectly! Happy shopping...I so wish I had another excuse to go to Ikea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks Gael, 40 litres it is then, I've spotted that it says recommended for indoor use only, how long have you had yours? Has is rusted as I guess it's not galvanised?! Prettier though than plain metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I've got the same one 40litre. I keep mine in the shed and so far it is fine I'm not sure how it would cope with being left outside. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Same as Tessa mine is in the garage...and has been for...2 weeks!!! So not enough experience! See my setting: http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=29834 Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
