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

Key Specs

• Material: Plastic
• Dimensions: 30 x 28 x 36
• Capacity: 37 gallons

With a capacity of 37 gallons, the FCMP tumbling composter can produce more compost compared to many other single chamber options—and more than certain models with two chambers, as well.

Once you’ve filled it with waste, close the door and turn it five to six times a day, several days a week. Then, in two weeks, you’ll have fertile, ready-to-use compost to spread throughout your lawn or garden.

BEST WITH A THERMOMETER

Key Specs

• Material: Alloy steel
• Dimensions: 25.9 x 25.9 x 36.8 inches
• Capacity: 43 gallons

Once a composter is filled with waste and is in the process of creating compost, it can be difficult to check on how well it’s coming along. With the Squeeze Master compost tumbler, however, you’ll be able to easily monitor the temperature of your compost, thanks to its built-in thermometer. Doing so will ensure you’re making compost successfully, and can alert you to exactly when your compost is ready for use.

Aside from checking on the temperature every so often, to get your compost going, all you need to do is turn the tumbler six to seven times a day every few days; reviewers say it’s simple to use and give it a 4.5-star average rating.