6 best continuous composters

Product description

This Original SoilSaver Classic Compost bin Saves Money by Reducing Curbside pickup and Landfill Waste. It produces Nutrient Rich organic Soil for Healthier Plants and Gardens. Now you can help the environment while also helping your family save money with the SoilSaver. Soil produced is natures' own fertilizer and Soil Conditioner. This Composter Includes a Locking Self-Watering Lid, 100% Recycled Material, Military grade Rugged Construction, 2 Sliding Doors, openings for aeration and a free composting Guide, "A Sense of Humus."

• Produce rich organic dark compost humus in 6 to 8 weeks from food scraps, kitchen and garden waste
• Save up to 30% of household waste while saving money on applicable curbside pickup costs; Made from BPA free 100% recycled environmentally-friendly material
• Locking Self-Watering Lid keeps animals out while openings allow air to move through composter to speed up the composting process
• Large opening makes for easy access and Two sliding doors make removal of compost simple and convenient
• Robust thickness and construction helps produce and insulate heat which helps the micro-organisms breakdown waste to produce nutrient rich soil.Capacity (cu. ft.) - Total:12.65.Capacity (gallons):94

User questions & answers

Question:	How much do these things smell? Want to put composter inside a small area behind our shed if the smell won't nauseate the kiddos
Answer:	We have one in our backyard and I almost never smell it. The only time I have noticed a smell has been when the lid is open and I am dumping more kitchen scraps in it and even then it's not that often. All the compost books say if it does smell bad that means you need more greens or browns depending on the smell.
Question:	What is the capacity
Answer:	According to the calculator, 12 cubic feet equals almost 90 gallons--if you're mixing your nitrogen to carbon ratios using 5 gallon buckets. This looks like an excellent explanation for how to fill your composter: https://savvygardening.com/compost-how-to-guide-based-on-science/
Question:	Since it doesn't have a bottom, will that work on our patio? We live in a condo and only have a large patio area that is concrete
Answer:	I wouldn't use this in your situation. It would definitely stain the patio. I'd find a different design. Also you'll need to make sure you have enough dry material in the composter or it will stink if your compost is mostly kitchen scraps. In your situation I'd probably go for worm composting. My daughter made a vermicompost kit out of a couple of inexpensive storage bins at a camp a number of years ago. One has holes drilled into it and the other is solid so any worms or leakage will go into the outer bin. Here is an article on the subject: http://compost.css.cornell.edu/worms/basics.html You need to get red worms or red wigglers from a bait store, not common earth worms from the soil for best results.
Question:	How do the top doors open? Easy enough to do one handed? Do they keep out the raccoons
Answer:	I have not had any problems with raccoons or rodents at all. The top locks tightly. And yes, I can open it one handed to throw in a small amount of scraps but otherwise, two hands work better to take the entire top off when adding large amounts, leaves or twigs and grass clippings. Remember to turn it at least once a week - I use a pitchfork to do that task. Good luck!

Product features

Composting: Help Yourself and the Environment at the Same Time

The composting trend is growing and the most recent research shows that In 2012 the U.S recycled and composted almost 87 million tons of municipal solid waste. This saves more than 1.1 quadrillion Btu of energy; that's the same amount of energy used by 10 million households in one year.

Over 19 million tons of yard trimmings were composted in 2012, which is 5 times more than in 1990.

Food waste is the single largest type of item thrown away making up 21 percent of everything we throw out. We might as well use this food waste to fertilize our gardens rather than paying to have it sent to a landfill! The Soil Savers extra large capacity make it perfect for accommodating a good deal of food scraps.

Access Your Compost Easily

Dual hatch doors allow you convenient access to your compost whenever needed.

The Advantage of SoilSaver Bin Composting

The items you put in first will be at the bottom and should be the first out. This is a big benefit because you can use a little compost at a time if you need to. This is an advantage compared to most tumbling composters. With many tumbling composters, all the old scraps are mixed with the new waste which means all of the compost in the bin needs to be ready before you can use any of it.

More Advantages of the Best Compost Bin

The slots and louvers throughout the compost bin let air in and out for aeration which helps food waste break down quickly into rich compost.

The 0.200" thick resin walls provide excellent strength and durability.

The extra large 12 cubic foot capacity means you will have plenty of space for your compost waste

Lid is easy to open and lock making it convenient to add to your composter while keeping animals out

A Sense of Humus goes Well with Compost

A simple to follow yet comprehensive guide helps you put the right food waste and yard trimmings into your composter.

Backed by a 20 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Contact us with any concerns and we'll get back to you as soon as soon as we can.

100% Recycled Material Used for The Soil Saver Composter

Constructed with high quality food grade material that is BPA free.

Manufactured in Canada

This composter is built to withstand extreme temperatures and the suns UV rays.

Recycled, Recyclable and BPA Free

Product description

Participate in the environment in a positive way by using Redmon Green Culture products. Redmon's Green Culture Compost bin will effectively generate garden gold (compost) for years to come. A composter bin and composting reference guide included.

• Convenient snap on lid
• Four access doors and top snap on lid to retrieve composted material (access doors 13" Width x 8" Height)
• Easy to assemble (instructions included - NO tools required)
• Heavy duty construction
• Made of UV stabilized material (post consumer PP) for long lasting all weather durability

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the size openings on the doors at the bottom
Answer:	The FG20P Backyard Compost Thermometer is made in China. We do offer US made thermometers, search for Reotemp Heavy Duty Compost Thermometer. -Peter Reotemp
Question:	So how do you turn the pile with a bin like this
Answer:	Yes! The dial is hermetically sealed (waterproof).
Question:	it obviously has an open bottom for easy access for the worms.... right
Answer:	Yes. that is what I use them for and they work really well. I locate the bales that are the hottest and leave the REOTEMP in the bale and look at it daily. My last hay was not as dry as I would have liked and I put the REOTEMP in when it read 120F three days after baling. It went to 140F and then came back to 120 when I removed it yesterday.
Question:	Can you anchor it to the ground? Can animals easily take the top off
Answer:	The sensitive portion is the last 2 inches at the tip of the probe. So you don't have to necessarily put the entire stem into the compost pile.

Product features

Green Culture Composter Tumbler

• Effective composter for yard waste, food scraps, spent garden plants
• Create valuable compost
• Large door access
• Easy assembly
• 37 gallon capacity

Kitchen Food Scrap Pail

• Letter box design with angled opening
• Perfect under cupboard flush mount
• Lid stays open for hands-free plate scraping
• Wide opening
• Convenient carry handle plus bottom handle for emptying
• Dishwasher safe

Backyard composter

• Effective ground contact composter
• Rugged weather resistant construction
• Four Door access
• Easy assembly - no tools required
• High recycled material content
• Composting Guide Included

Garden & Yard Bag

• Holds a whopping 4.6 bushels (over 42 gallon capacity)
• Zippered lid
• Heavy duty poly material for many seasons of use
• Pop up convenience or folds flat for easy storage when not in use
• Three reinforced handles (3rd handle for easy emptying)
• Easily cleaned by spraying with a garden hose then air dry

Product description

Yimby Tumbler Composter, Color Black

• Tumbling composter – avoid digging and mixing your compost pile by hand. The tumbling design makes mixing easy and efficient. Just close the door and turn it 5-6 times every 2-3 days. In hot sunny conditions and with a proper balance of ingredients the compost can finish in as little as 2 weeks.
• Easy to use – fantastic for beginners! The large openings and removable door make it easy to add Scraps/clippings and remove finished compost. Deep Fins on the body provide great ergonomic handholds.
• Two composter chambers are better than one – two separate sides allow the first side to finish while leaving the second side Available to add fresh Scraps/clippings. Continuously swapping sides after finishing will create an uninterrupted flow of rich, healthy compost. Total capacity 37 gallons (5 cu Ft)
• Excellent aeration – all our composter models feature aeration holes as well as deep Fins to break up clumps inside the chamber and mix lots of oxygen into the compost. Tumbling composters allow far greater aeration than standard models.
• Durable construction – BPA free, UV inhibited, 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene is contact safe and will not degrade under direct sunlight. The galvanized steel frame is corrosion resistant.

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the best mixture of scraps to put in the composter to start the first batch in a brand new yimby tumbler composter
Answer:	Yes it does. It does not come with a mat.
Question:	Any tips for winter usage, once temperatures cause the compost to freeze
Answer:	Yes, if you print a cake on a shirt and make decorations for it then you could use it for cake decorating purposes
Question:	do you have to put it together and is it difficult we are not good at assembly
Answer:	I use a teflon sheet and no you don't have to press too hard. I used to use my iron and this thing is AAAAAmazing!!! Time and heat control... no more guessing or over heating.
Question:	Is it bear proof
Answer:	Your iron may be greatly superior to mine...But the advantages that this heat press has over my iron are these: 1) I'm able set the exact temperature I need. (I didn't realize what a difference this would make!) 2) The heat press is HEAVY. I want a lightweight iron for ironing clothes, but want pressure (which weight provides) for heat transfer designs. 3) This heat press has a timer. I've been amazed how much better my work turns out when I'm a little more careful about the timing. These are the three major advantages I've found in using a heat press over my iron. To be truthful, any heat press probably delivers these. But the smaller, more compact size (even with the largest, the 12 x 10--which I purchased), and hence, easier storage when not in use...is what tipped the scales for me when choosing the Cricut over the other brands of heat presses. Hope this helps your decision-making!

Product features

Tumbling Design

Avoid digging and mixing your compost pile by hand. The tumbling design makes mixing easy and efficient. Just close the door and turn it 5-6 times every 2-3 days. In hot sunny conditions and with a proper balance of ingredients the compost can finish in as little as 2 weeks.

Two Composting Chambers

Two separate sides allow the first side to finish cooking while leaving the second side available to add fresh scraps/clippings. Continuously swapping sides after finishing will create an uninterrupted flow of rich, healthy compost.

Durable Construction

The composter body is constructed from polypropylene. It is contact safe and will not degrade under direct sunlight. The galvanized steel frame is corrosion resistant.

Excellent Aeration

The composter features adjustable air vents as well as deep fins to break up clumps inside the chamber and mix lots of oxygen into the compost. Tumbling composters allow far greater aeration than standard models.

• Heavy-Duty UV-Protected HDPE Panels
• Balanced Lightweight Construction
• Powder-Coated Steel Frame
• Galvanized Steel Base
• 50 Gallon (189,3 L) â 6.7 Cubic Foot Capacity

Product description

Our MaxWorks tumbler is designed so you can compost in as little as 2-4 weeks. Features dual-chamber Tumbling composter, one for maturing compost & the other for new waste. Rugged recycled plastic bin with powder coated steel frame for durability. Includes adjustable air vents & a large 42 gallon capacity.

• Constructed from rugged and durable polypropylene Bin with powder coated Steel frame to provide years of service while maximizing capacity to decompose
• Features air vents or aeration holes with two sliding doors allow user to provide the desirable amount of oxygen going inside the compost for better and quick results
• Designed with dual chambers to make the composting process simple and more effective while providing best quality results. It treats soil waste to decompose in an ENVIRONMENTAL way. Compost waste in just a couple of weeks with proper maintenance by turning 5-6 times every couple of days and get results in 2-4 weeks.
• First panel for preserving mature compost while the 2nd chamber for new waste and scraps. Two separate panels will allow proper rotation of composting process to produce enriched compost.
• Its space-saving and space-efficient design makes it a perfect compost/tumbler in any given space. Maximum capacity of 42 gallons and assembled size of 28. 50" X 26" X 36. 80"

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have to add straw or any carbon ratio or is it just food waste
Answer:	This works very well for a composter. Easy to put together.
Question:	Is the plastic BPA free
Answer:	Yes. There are indent places as handholds to help roll it on its base. I like my 2.
Question:	Can I get some assembly instructions or a link please
Answer:	6 x 10 inches
Question:	Has anyone had this long enough to get usable compost? If so, would you recommend it for someone who has never done composting before
Answer:	My unit opens very easily. I have to clear the door occasionally of small debris that collect in the track the door uses. If yours was difficult to open day one use some sand paper on the door ( bottom and top edge) and / or the main unit track (to remove any plastic molding leftovers). This could solve the problem and be easier on you than a return. If no amount of removing burrs etc. helps the situation then a return may be necessary. Mold injection plastic is notorious for having to have its edges cleaned up a bit. This often is not done as much as is needed at the end of the manufacturing process. I regularly have to finish the job on plastic mold injection products. I love my unit. It is the perfect size for my porch and for me to pick up and empty. It does spill out small particles through vent holes... something one needs to expect and understand as part of the design.

Product features

MaxWorks 80699 42 Gallon Dual Tumbler Composter / Tumbler

MaxWorks was conceived by our customers' need for a high quality value brand and we are committed to provide you the best possible product quality and value. We are proud and grateful for the positive reviews from our customers and we at MaxWorks will continue to work hard to deliver the service that you require.

Product description

Our Goal: To push our industry towards environmental responsibility. We champion sustainable manufacturing with bio plastics and other renewable materials. Believing that we can decrease the use of disposable items with beautiful housewares you want to keep. Most importantly we can play it forward with materials that biodegrade is decades rather than centuries or millennia.

• Made of biodegradable, dishwasher safe, and durable bamboo fiber
• Dimensions: 8” x 6.25” x 9”
• Individually packaged in beautiful craft paper boxes
• The replacement carbon filters for the composter can be purchased on this listing
• Lets send less to the landfill - Convert your own organic waste into compost to enrich the soil in your backyard

User questions & answers

Question:	What replacement filters can I use for this
Answer:	The Aven carbon filters should work fine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RB95TI
Question:	Is the lid hard to get on and off like on some of these bins
Answer:	This is very easy to lift off. Also it has a carbon filter inside the lid
Question:	are the odor filters really dishwasher-safe? how about the rest of it
Answer:	I do not know if the filters are, the canister is but I didn't feel the dishwasher got the odors out or got it very clean.
Question:	Is this actually a composter? Or just a bin that sits on your counter until you take the scraps out to a composter
Answer:	A bin that sits on your counter.

Product features

SUSTAINABLE

Uses excess raw materials of fast-growing, bamboo that can be harvested frequently without damaging the soil or landscape.

DURABLE

Extremely strong, moisture resistant, heat tolerant, and dishwasher safe. Made to sustain everyday use and tough enough to be enjoyed for years.

REPURPOSED

Plastics machines are retooled to mold a new responsible material into beautiful, durable, green-chic plates, bowls, trays, and kitchen tools.

BIODEGRADABLE

When you are ready to move on, the material breaks down cleanly, returning to the earth, leaving very little environmental impact.