Making strides to become more environmentally friendly has become the norm these days. While you may already be using metal straws instead of plastic ones, bringing your own reusable bags to the store, or even driving a hybrid car to cut down on carbon emissions, those aren’t the only ways to be more eco-conscious and support a healthier planet and future. If you’re looking for another way to further improve the environment, investing in a compost tumbler is a great place to start.
Compost tumblers are easy to install and use, and can be placed in a backyard or any outdoor space. Compost bins—which can be used inside or outside—vary in size from countertop models used for scraps alone to large, freestanding bins that can take up a significant portion of your yard. Compost tumblers typically have relatively large capacities, take up a moderate amount of space, and can produce a significant amount of nutrient-dense compost for plants.
BEST OVERALL
- Compact
- Made of recycled material
- Only one chamber
Key Specs
- Material: Recycled plastic
- Dimensions: 23 x 23.5 x 29.5 inches
- Capacity: 27.7 gallons
If you’re looking for a great all-around composter, then this one from Miracle-Gro is a great choice. It’s compact enough to fit into most corners of a backyard, yet its 27.7-gallon capacity can still churn out plenty of compost. The composter is made of recycled plastic and has sliding doors that tightly lock to prevent any pests or animals from getting in.
Once you load this composter with any kitchen scraps or food waste, it should take between four to six weeks for your compost to break down and be ready to use. Then, you can spread it throughout your yard or garden to help fertilize your lawn and plants.
- Two chambers
- Comes with garden gloves
- Takes a long time for compost to be made
Key Specs
- Material: Alloy steel
- Dimensions: 26.25 x 23.6 x 36.5 inches
- Capacity: 43 gallons
Those with a bit more space in their yard—and a lot more food waste—would benefit from this tumbling composter from Vivosun.
Armed with a 43-gallon capacity and two chambers, you can easily fill this tumbler in batches and decide what materials go on which side. Once it’s loaded, all you have to do is close its doors and start rotating it to get the compost to break down. Then, in six to eight weeks, you’ll have fertile soil for your yard or garden.
The composter has an average user rating of 4.5 stars, and reviewers give it high marks for its easy assembly and how simple it is to use.
