F2C Compost Bin 80 Gallon,Includes Gloves, Large Compost Bin w/Top Flip Latch-on Lid, Bottom Exit Door Aerating Outdoor Garden Compost Box,BPA Free Material for Backyard Outdoor, Black

I used a spinning composter for a while and IMO this basic design (just a plastic box that is open on the bottom) is far better for most folks. The spinners take over an hour of (frustrating) time to assemble. You can put this together in 5 minutes without looking at the instructions. With the spinners, I found it almost impossible to keep the compost dry enough and you really have to search out sources of brown (leaves, cardboard, etc.). With this one? Man, I just dump food scraps in there and when I can find some browns I add them. Honestly I should add more browns than I do but it's not a disaster like it is with the spinners because it's open to the ground so it doesn't get nearly as slimy. Being open to the ground makes it pseudo-vermicomposting. Looks-wise you can just kinda hide it ninja style in the back of your yard and it's just (literally) a black box so pretty unobtrusive. It is for sure flimsy but as far as I can tell doesn't really harm the functionality. The lid sorta clicks shut but I think the odds are about 99% that eventually the plastic tabs break and then I'll just put a brick or something on top, so not a big deal but if you really want something more durable and better looking just make your own compost box out of wood probably. Btw, this is basically a copy/paste of a review for the same product sold by a different company. There seems to be several companies selling the exact same thing (you can tell from the pix easily enough). I would recommend just buying the cheapest one. I paid $25 less for this one than the other one which I bought a few months ago and they are EXACTLY the same.

The only reason I did not give this five stars is that as others have mentioned it could be considered "flimsy." Also it is not easy to empty and close again, unless it is completely empty. That said, I filled the first one and ordered a second one. It is not THAT flimsy unless you are a perfectionist or you sincerely need something heavy duty for whatever reason. I'm using them to compost cat litter for nine cats. I buy walnut or pine pellets with no additives. Surprisingly the full one does not smell hardly at all. My biggest issue with the design is that you do NOT want to open that bottom sliding door until you are absolutely ready to use ALL the compost because you will not get it closed again. Stuff pours out until you empty the thing. A smaller issue is that I have to keep a stone on the lid, and if you live in a plain with strong winds you will want to anchor the entire thing down until it is at least half full. That said, - it is easy to put together. It took me 10 minutes - it is cheap - it does the job - I like it. I ordered a second one.

Perfect size. Easy to assemble and very sturdy. Opens easily from the top to add things to. Opens at the bottom to retrieve oldest product first.

This bin is ok and will get the job done. It was super easy to put together, but make sure everything snaps completely in. One corner popped open while I was turning the compost inside of it. I emptied it out & snapped the corner back in. To make sure it didn’t happen again, I got some gorilla tape and made a couple of laps clear around the bin with it. It hasn’t popped open since, at least not there. It has a bottom door or hatch that you raise to get to the compost at the bottom of the bin, which is pretty handy for cold composters, who just add stuff to the top and take compost out from the bottom. I’m having a little problem with the bottom opening, though, because it wants to pop open as well. It has little protrusions that slide into slots, and when the bin was full, and again, when I was turning compost, one side of it popped open. I guess I’m going to gorilla tape that thing too. Anyway, overall, it beats the other methods I was using for composting, and it is relatively weatherproof, so I don’t have to cover it before it rains like I do my barrel.

Just what I was looking for. Easy to assemble.

This compost bin is the perfect size for our homestead. We had a larger bin, but it was a bit overwhelming to deal with. This bin is easy to use and can easily be moved around our property to improve the soil. The aeration provided by the slits on the sides keeps air flowing through. I also appreciate the lid on the top to keep critters out of the bin. I simply added a piece of wood and a brick to keep the lid closed. It would be a great idea to have some sort of clasp on it, but I'm still very satisfied with this compost bin. I would recommend it to other homesteaders or gardeners.

This is my first time composting and I haven't used it yet, but it seems like it'll do what it needs to lol. Super easy assembly and I think it's a good size for what I need it for.

Stick this in a corner of your yard and start composting! The best feature is the oldest (most ready to use) soil sinks to the bottom and this has a drawer/pull out section to access it all. This was super easy to put together, and I throw in kitchen scraps and grass clippings and leaves. Lid clicks tightly and it's held up in New England winter. Use a pitchfork or shovel to stir it up and you've got good soil in 6 mos.