Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! Our range of products include galvanised 'dustbin' incinerators, oil drum style and square rubbish burners. It’s good practice to alert your neighbours before you light your incinerator, and ensure they don’t have any washing out or windows open. Ventilation holes all the way up the drum sets it apart from many incinerators and helps with fast burning.

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It’s recommended that you avoid burning garden waste either early in the morning or early evening, so that your neighbours are less likely to be affected by it. Standing at 62 cm high, it has a diameter of approximately 47 cm – particularly useful for burning longer items like branches. This fire pit is great for providing warmth in the garden or on the patio, and can even be used to cook BBQ. In his spare time he enjoys testing the latest gardening equipment and sharing his experiences here on the site.Standing at around 90 cm high and measuring 50 cm across, this 90 L burner doesn’t take up an excessive amount of room in the garden; it offers a good compromise between available space and burning capacity.

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Yes, but you should take some precautions when using your incinerators as all fires can be dangerous if not prepared sensibly. An incinerator burns at a far higher temperature than a bonfire so you can get through large amounts of waste much quicker with less smoke. You shouldn’t rely on the idea of overfilling your incinerator to make it fit everything you want it to – this can be very dangerous and lead to fire spreading.

The ash left inside the incinerator can be used as fertiliser around the garden; the potassium is particularly good for woody shrubs and trees.

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Saves time and money - great size for small garden projects without having to take items to the skip. Now, if you’re looking for something that can take on larger tasks – burning wood alongside garden waste, for example – you’ll need to look at bigger fire bins. There are no set times or days when you are allowed to use an incinerator, but there are laws in place to stop you from causing a nuisance to neighbours or putting others in danger. Made from galvanized steel, with three supportive legs, it can also be used for burning small amounts of garden waste.Ventilation can make a big difference to how well the fire burns, and you should look for an incinerator with at least two rows of ventilation holes around the base, as well as a top funnel . The shape doesn’t impact the effectiveness too much, but you should ensure the incinerator has adequate air holes to improve combustion. Bonfires pose a huge problem for wildlife because animals like hedgehogs often hibernate in the bonfire heap and are killed by the fire.

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And of course, he absolutely loves his garden and spends many happy hours outside each week growing, mowing, and having fun with his three kids. You’ll need an incinerator that’s suitable for the size of your garden as well as the amount of waste you accumulate.Its galvanized-steel drum stands up to heat, providing ample space, whilst ventilation holes keep the fire burning efficiently. The binburns hot thanks to its large size, enabling speedy incineration of even larger organic material. Making dull document destruction a thing of the past, this small and compact 15 L incinerator, constructed from durable galvanized steel, is the solution to keeping your house clutter free. If you’re after an incinerator with a large capacity, for helping dispose of debris after a mammoth garden clean up, my top recommendation is the CrazyGadget Garden Incinerator Bin . This will help the beneficial microorganisms in your compost bin thrive and break down the plant matter more effectively.