8 Best Compost Tumblers for Creating Nutrient-Rich Compost from Food Scraps

LARGEST CAPACITY

Compost Bin Tumbler

JORA COMPOSTERS

Large capacity
Two chambers
Made of a sturdy, durable material
Might be too large for smaller yards

Key Specs

Material: Metal
Dimensions: 44 x 28 x 52 inches
Capacity: 70 gallons

For larger amounts of waste—resulting in a larger amount of compost—you’ll need a composter with significant capacity. Enter: this Jora composter, which can hold up to 70 pounds of food scraps.

It’s made of a durable and stable metal, and has two chambers that can be loaded with all sorts of kitchen and food scraps. Due to its larger size, the composter will need to be stored in a relatively open space or corner in your yard. But, if that works for you, it’s the best option for the most amount of compost to be made.

MOST ERGONOMIC HANDLE

RSI Tumbling Composting Bin

MAZE

Large capacity
Handle makes turning less of a chore
Easy to use
Relatively expensive compared to other options

Key Specs

Material: Plastic
Dimensions: 41.3 x 30 x 44.5 inches
Capacity: 65 gallons

Turning a composter is no easy task; cranking the handle several times a day, multiple days a week, can turn into a bit of a workout. However, with this composter tumbler from RSI, you won’t feel as fatigued while you turn your food waste into nutrient-rich compost. The geared handle allows for easy turning—no matter how full the composter is—a major bonus, considering this model has a 65-gallon capacity.

The composter also has two chambers that can be used together or separately, as well as built-in air vents for circulation. It has an average rating of 4.7 stars from reviewers, earning high marks for its easy assembly and simple usage.

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