Garden Composter Bin Made from Recycled Plastic – 80 Gallons (300Liter) Large Compost Bin - Create Fertile Soil with Easy Assembly, Lightweight, Aerating Outdoor Compost Box

This composter bin is sturdy and was so easy to put together. I was very pleased with my purchase. It has nice air vents that should make it work very well!

Bought the Garden Composter Bin made from recycled plastic because it was from recycled plastic. I almost bought a metal composter, but they had some issues too and were much heavier.This Garden Composter was pretty easy to put together and I could carry it to where I wanted it after assembly. It is square and I prefer circular for the job. It has quite a gap at the top so when there is a lot of rain, my compost pile will probably be too soggy.It's big enough and the company thought about where they were getting their plastic. Working so far

One has to love the whining negative reviews. Most of the complaints are that it is too flimsy (not true), that it has no bottom (duh), and that it is near "impossible" to cut openings for the removal door (laughable).This is an excellent low-cost option for composting a variety of leaf, grass, and kitchen wastes. Having purchased my first in February of 2020, I am on my third cycle of material. Within a week, a filled bin will have compressed to ≈50% (live oak, burr oak, and crape myrtle leaves). Composting is complete is three to four months, if one adds moisture and turns the contents a few times per month. Given the performance of this product, I have just purchased two more!Addressing the supposed flaws...1) The construction is not "flimsy". Granted, the plastic is of thin gauge, but very durable. As I mentioned above, mixing with a three-pronged rake and composting mixer has not damaged the walls in any way. Of course, reasonable care should be taken to avoid such. This complaint can be ignored.2) It has no bottom, because it is a composter. Unless one adds a digestive culture, the bacteria needed to perform the composting have to come from somewhere. Besides, the water that does enter has to drain! My recommendation is to save a five gallon bucket of compost from a previous digestion and seed it on top of subsequent filled bins to kick-start the digestion process. This complaint can be ignored.3) The "impossibility" of cutting the panels for door openings is entirely exaggerated. A sharp utility knife will make short work of the task. Complaints as to why this is necessary are specious. The bin comes with two doors; it has four sides. In addition, a 230l extension base is available and one would not want to cut doors in the base of the primary bin, if an extension is being attached. Furthermore, depending upon the location of the bin, one may want to cut doors in two adjacent panels, opposite panels, one panel, or no panel. Having cut points that are too thin would compromise the integrity of the bin. This complaint can be ignored.My only complaint is the scarcity of said extensions. Their availability seems to be a crap shoot. Since I prefer to have the added capacity, I will not cut the access panel door and simply lift the new bins, once the contents have digested. Given the tapered design, it is simple enough to lift the bin from the resulting compost, remove it to a storage location, then replace and refill the bin.

This is our second composter from D.F. Omer. We LOVE their products. We have tried others but they just don't compare. This composter is big enough to allow for easy turning, keeping our compost free from unwanted pests, odors and compacting. They are well made, fairly easy to assemble and they hold up well to the elements.

Compost bin seems a bit pricey for what you get. I’ve had other bins that were easier to assemble, less costly and more durable. Having said that, I think this unit will work for me. It will be weeks before we know how well it composts, and a lot is on me to feed it properly and mixing contents regularly. My three biggest concerns with this unit:- It arrived damaged: The lift handle on one of the top doors was broken in two places. This is because the unit is shipped “knocked down” into panels, strapped together, and shipped in a flat box. There is no additional padding or cushion provided so the contents will bounce around during shipment, even strapped together. When I emptied the contents from the box, the two broken pieces fell out first. The hinged door was taking the beating since it was on top of the bundle. VERY disappointing to say the least. In spite of the broken handle, it seemed too much effort to repack and return, so went ahead with assembly. That is my next concern...- Assembly instructions very poor: Other reviewers commented on this and they are correct. None are included in the box and you must go online to get them. Instructions are available as drawings or photographs, but neither are clear enough to understand how the side panels are tabbed together. Drawings aren’t clear and photos are black and white and grainy when you zoom in. If you aren’t careful, it is easy to push the tab of one panel through the slot of the other panel. It’s not supposed to go all the way through, and if you mess this up, it is difficult to get the tab to release to realign and try again. The bin is square so you have four panels (sides) each with four tabs and four slots. To be fair, you can get this on the first try if you are aware of the tab alignment issues. It took me a couple of try’s on the first panel, then the rest went quickly with no further issues.- The unit needs to sit absolutely level or the hinged pair of access doors on top don’t close well, and wind can flip either or both of them open If they aren’t completely closed. It’s not a big concern, but annoying. The unit is pretty flimsy compared to others I have previously owned, and racking the unit until everything aligns is easy, then the doors will close with no extra effort. However, that process must be repeated fairly often.On the positive side, it is the largest bin I’ve owned and is an efficient design. A lot of access potential at the base for emptying contents; two doors are provided that you can locate on any of the four sides. And there is a lot of ventilation available. If asked if I would buy again, I honestly don’t know. I do think the unit is pricey for what you get, but having put one together now, assembling another will be a no-brainer. My biggest concern is shipping. Without additional padding in the box, it is almost certain the rigors of shipping will leave me with another damaged unit.