If you need to dispose of waste and there is no place available nearby to do so, you probably need an incinerator.
Steps
Step 1. To make an incinerator you need a drum
Use a 200-liter metal one. You can often find them for free or at a good price, at construction or car demolition companies.
Step 2. One of the bottoms of the barrel, which will be the top, must be open
If the keg has a lid, remove it. If it is sealed, you will need to open it. Use a reciprocating saw to do this, otherwise a power saw with a metal blade. Use ear protection, you'll make a lot of noise!
Step 3. After opening the top, turn the keg upside down
Make holes in the bottom of the barrel using a hammer and chisel or a drill or something similar. Make holes along the sides as well. Don't overdo it or you'll weaken the stem.
Step 4. Using wire mesh or something similar, make a cover for the keg
So you'll keep sparks and ash at bay.
Step 5. Some like to make large holes in the bottom that act as vents to provide oxygen to the fire
They are not necessary but certainly efficient.
Step 6. Put the trash in the keg, use a gas lighter or fireplace matches to light it, put the cover on and let it burn
Advice
- Sometimes, the ashes are used as organic compost in the waste recycling bins, thus safeguarding the environment.
- Check with the local authorities (police, fire brigade, etc.) if you need a permit for an incinerator.
- Stay safe.
Warnings
- Do not burn waste without the cover - ashes and sparks could start the fire in unwanted places.
- Remove weed and debris that are 3 to 5 meters from the stem.
- Do not burn plastic, metals or other materials in the drum. This is harmful to the environment and dirties the incinerator.
- Be careful when cutting one of the bottom of the keg, it may have contained liquid fuel.
- Do not touch the keg while burning the waste, it burns!
