Compost Tumbler Reviews has compiled data on various Compost Tumblers, and picked the best available based on actual users experiences with them.
Compost Tumbler Reviews Item 1:
Tumbleweed 200003 
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Manufacturer’s Description: “The Tumbleweed Compost Maker was member tested and recommended by the National Home Gardening Club. The Tumbleweed makes compost faster and easier. There is no need to fork or lift when you use the Tumbleweed. You can make rich compost in as little as 21 days. Great for grass clippings and kitchen waste. Tumbleweed’s unique bin rotates around the stainless steel rod which runs through the middle. During tumbling, the patent pending breaker bar breaks up tumbling contents. This creates an aerobic action that offers a quicker and odorless form of composting.”
Pros:
- Sturdy
- Doesn’t take up much room
- Easy to tumble
- Easy to assemble
- Simple design – no small parts or fragile mechanisms
- Off the ground to keep out rodents
- Contains odors
Cons:
- When really full of heavy/wet material, it may become harder to turn over, since the material sits in the bottom. Most people, however, report that it is easy to turn.
- Weak or elderly may wish to consider another tumbler that is easier to turn.
Compost Tumbler Reviews Item 2:
Earthmaker Aerobic Composter, 120 Gallon
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This actually is not even a tumbler, but we thought it would be a good idea to include it, as it is a viable alternative to tumbling, and has received good user feedback.
Instead of tumbling/rotating, all you have to do is pull out the unit’s chamber floor panel once a month, to let material drop into the next chamber. No more resetting the compost clock every time you mix fresh matter with half-finished compost, the Earthmaker’s gravity-fed, triple-chamber design keeps fresh waste and mature compost separate, letting it tumble down and aerating it as it falls, so you can add fresh kitchen waste and remove mature compost any time.
Manufacturer’s Description: “The Earthmaker Aerobic Composter is the world’s first continuous cycle compost bin with three chambers for faster results. The latest in composting – extra eco-friendly. Simply load the organic waste into the large top opening. The secure swiveling door keeps animals out. The interior triple chamber configuration provides faster results than traditional bins and keeps fresh waste and mature compost separate. This unit will make twice as much compost as traditional bins over the same time period. Aerobic action reduces flies and greenhouse gases. The Earthmaker is easy to assemble, no tools needed. Also easy to use and empty. Composting tool, user guide and assembly instructions included.”
Pros:
- Very Large Volume – great for large families
- Easy to Assemble
- Sturdy
- Composts in stages, so adding new material does not add to composting time
- At the time of this writing, this composter is the #1 bestselling composter on Amazon.com
- Compost Tumbler Reviews editor’s pick
Cons:
- Very large size – hard to keep out of sight
- Manual mixing is required
Compost Tumbler Reviews Item 3:
ComposTumbler 08001
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Manufacturer’s Description: This lightweight, portable composter is a good choice for people who don’t have a lot of room. The Back Porch ComposTumbler is 37 inches high x 31 inches wide x 26 inches deep and stands on a frame that rests on 6 inch wheels. It holds 37 gallons of compost material, and 4 inside mixing fins help break up large pieces of compost. The combination of an aerator/drainage unit on the bottom of the composter and screened side vents makes sure your compost gets the proper amount of oxygen while preventing animals from getting into it. 5 year manufacturer warranty.
Pros:
- Fast Composting
- Easy to fill and spin
- Elevated to deter critters
- Good size for smaller families
Cons:
- Reports of assembly difficulties, although others report simple assembly
- The screen that helps drain the composter needs to be kept clear and may need regular cleaning
- Lid doesn’t stay open well without holding it
Compost Tumbler Reviews Item 4:
RotoComposter Compost Tumbler
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Manufacturer’s Description: “Our RotoComposter Compost Tumbler takes the backbreaking effort out of turning your compost. You won’t need to struggle with forks or shovels trying to tear apart a packed, root bound brick of material. With our compost bin you can make rich, high quality compost from your garden, yard, and kitchen waste in just weeks. The large capacity compost drum rotates on a stable base providing quick and easy mixing. Just turn it about once a week to keep oxygen, nutrients, microorganisms, and moisture evenly distributed throughout the developing batch. Our composter arrives fully assembled so you won’t spend frustrating hours putting it together, and it’s low profile (on ground) means you won’t need to lift materials high in the air to fill it. With this simple design, you can begin turning your garden and kitchen waste into valuable organic material in just weeks. Molded from recycled polyethylene plastic, it measures 36 inches x 28 inches x 31 inches and holds 12 cubic feet of material. The rotating drum can be removed from its base and rolled to your desired area for filling or dispensing. A 16 inch wide twist-on lid provides easy loading and unloading of small and large material. The vented lid and 72 end vents circulate air within the batch to accelerate composting, and three recessed handles on the side of the drum make turning a manageable task. RotoComposter Compost Tumbler arrives fully assembled and is backed by a 1 year manufacturing defect warranty. Fully assembled for one minute setup. Made in U.S.A.”
Pros:
- No Assembly required
- Easy to turn
- Dog and critter resistant
Cons:
- Lid can be difficult to close
- Difficult to remove compost
Compost Tumbler Reviews Item 5:
Lifetime 60021 Compost Tumbler
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Manufacturer’s Description: “The Lifetime Composter is designed with black, double-walled panels to absorb and retain the heat that decomposes the material. An internal bar mixes the compost and allows the flow of oxygen that is necessary to break down the material into a rich, black organic fertilizer for your garden. The lightweight 75 gallon tumbler easily turns on its axis for balanced rotation—saving you the time and effort of turning a compost heap with a pitchfork! You’ll also appreciate the extra large removable lid for easy filling and dumping.”
Pros:
- Holds a lot of material
- Easy mixing
- Good composting action
- Sturdy
Cons:
- Lengthy assembly times
- Difficult to turn when full
This concludes our current collection of Compost Tumblers. Of course there are many more tumblers that have not been reviewed by Compost Tumbler Reviews.
