Compost Tumbler Reviews

Compost tumblers are a specific type of composting equipment. There are several different types of composting bins and styles. For example a traditional way of composting is to simply build a square frame enclosed with chicken wire that you toss your garden waste in. It’s a great way to compost, however, you still need to turn or rotate the compost for it to rot evenly and make nice humace. This requires the gardener to turn the heavy, smelly, rotting materials manually with a pitch fork. Usually, I am of the belief that simpler gardening equipment is better- with the exception of composting. If a gardener has already make the smart choice to compost and to purchase a composter- I whole heartedly recommend the tumbler type composters. Let the machine do the work for you! Before I review the actual compost tumblers, this is why we think the “tumbler” type composter is best.

Benefits of Tumbler type Composter

On a stand which is easier for most people to use, instead of bending over to add composting materials and or harvest compost.

Have a handle to turn the compost to mix materials.
Enclosed drum so the compost is not going to attract rodents and other animals looking for lunch. The enclosed drums also keep the liquid (compost tea) within the mixture so its not leaking and smelling up your patio if the composter is near your kitchen.
Available in different sizes for different sized yards.
Portable. Unlike a compost pile- once you start it that’s where it stays. A compost tumbler is portable to different areas of your yard for easy use to load in the compost materials and to unload the humace.

Compact Compost Tumbler

Compact compost tumblers were designed for small to medium sized gardens. Ideally for smaller yards compost bins are large enough to hold all the composting materials from the kitchen and lawn cuttings but not so large that they take up too much space. An average size for a compact compost tumbler is about 43 x 42 x 33 and has an attached drum that sits about 12 inches off the ground. Compact compost tumblers usually have about a 90 gallon capacity that will turn a hot pile into black composted humus in about two weeks.

Why do you want a compact compost tumbler that has a drum that sits off the ground?

The compact compost tumblers that have enclosed drums off the ground are less likely to have rats and mice in them. They also make the aeration process much easier by turning the drum instead of shoveling with a pitchfork.

Most compact compost tumblers come in green, black, or metal color and have a manufacturers warranty.

Composting is quickly becoming the new "hip" thing to do again (not that us die hard gardeners ever stopped composting). In an effort to live more eco friendly lifestyles people with all sized yards are trying to compost garden and lawn cuttings and kitchen scraps. Compact compost tumblers make it easy to live greener lifestyles.

Compost Tumber Reviews by Brand and Features

Lifetime 75-Gallon Compost Tumbler
Lifetime Compost Tumbler Features:
Made from strong high density polyethylene plastic and powder coated steel.
75 gallon tumbler capacity
Made to retain heat with double walled panels.
Has a bar that mixes the compost.
Turns easy

ComposTumbler – Compact -Metal Compost Bin
ComposTumbler Product Features:
Size is 43 inches high x 42 inches wide x 33 inches deep and stands 12 inches off the ground.
Holds approximately 9.5 bushels or approximately 90 gallons of compost material.
Built into the composters door- aerator and drainage to help regulate oxygen.
5 year manufacturer warranty.
End caps are screened.

Urban Compost Tumbler
Urban Compost Tumbler Features:
Fully enclosed barrel
Made in the USA
Made from 100% recycled materials.
Easy assembly.
Includes a free best composting practices booklet.
Suspended on a pivot rod, so the barrel can tumble.
Black to maximize heat absorption
Size 9.5 cubic foot, 71 gallon barrel.
5 year warranty

Tumbleweed Rotating Compost Bin
Tumbleweed Rotating Compost Bin Features:
Makes compost in approximately 21 days.
Steel rod to rotate barrel.
Galvanized tubular steel legs.
Animal-resistant twist lock lids.
Recommended by the National Home Gardening Club.

RotoComposter Compost Tumbler
RotoComposter Product Features:
Black color attracts heat from sun.
Made from 100 percent “pre-consumer” recycled polyethylene plastic.
Made with recessed handles on drum side.
Built in agitators to help mix compost.
Door fitted with 2 way vent.
Size 31 High x 28 Deep x 36 Long
Capacity inside chamber 12 cubic feet

ComposTumbler -Two Chamber Compost Bin
Double Chamber ComposTumbler Features:
Two composting chambers.
Internal mixing pins.
Drum holds 180 gallons of material.
The composter sits 27 inches off the ground.
Has aerator/drainage units on the doors.
Screened ends to promote air constant flow.

CompoSpin 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler
ComposSpin Product Features:
Designed to handle compostable yard garden and kitchen waste.
Easy to move from one spot to another.
Rodent and small animal proof.
Assembly approximately 30 minutes- with common household tools.
1-year warranty against manufacturer defects.
Produces compost in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
60 Gallon
Recycled plastic.

Compost Tumbler Wooden Stand
Rain Barrels in Georgia Product Features:
15 gallon compost tumbler.
Features a screw on top for easy loading and unloading.
Made of heavy plastic.
Vented lid and bottom.
Stand is made from pressure treated lumber.
Easy to assemble.
Good size for deck or patio.