GARDEN & YARD
Upright Compost Bin
An upright bin for your backyard routine. Add from the top and reach compost through the front panels.
FROM SCRAPS TO SOMETHING GOOD
Good things
grow from
here.
Yesterday’s kitchen scraps.
Tomorrow’s thriving garden.
COMPOSTING FOR YOUR SPACEMade for your backyard ritual.
01 / THE FULL CIRCLE
Put your scraps to work
Powered by nature, no electricity
A small corner. A fresh start.
FIND YOUR COMPOSTING SETUP
Your space.
Your kind of composting.
A backyard bin or a turn-and-mix tumbler.
Start with the routine that feels right for you.
GARDEN & YARD
ROTATE & MIX
Twin-Chamber Compost Tumbler
Two chambers, one frame. Keep material in separate compartments and turn the drums to mix.
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THE FULL COLLECTION
Find your fit.
8 models. Three ways to compost.
300 L / approx. 79.3 US gal
Upright Compost Bin
A stationary backyard bin with a top lid and two front access panels.
300 L / approx. 79.3 US gal
Ventilated Compost Bin
A slotted upright bin with a lower access hatch and round door handle.
450 L / approx. 118.9 US gal
Large Upright Compost Bin
A taller, larger-capacity upright bin with a green lower harvest hatch.
160 L / approx. 42.3 US gal
Dual-Chamber Compost Tumbler
A rotating polygonal drum with two sliding doors on a raised tubular stand.
65 L / approx. 17.2 US gal
Compact Compost Tumbler
A compact single-chamber tumbler with a green sliding lid and side locking control.
130 L / approx. 34.3 US gal
Twin-Chamber Compost Tumbler
Two adjacent rotating chambers with green lids on one shared tubular frame.
200 L / approx. 52.8 US gal
Crank-Handle Compost Tumbler
A large round drum with an orange hand crank, side gear, and matching frame accents.
28.3 L / approx. 7.5 US gal
Stackable Worm Farm
A compact worm-composting system with stacked trays, a green lid, and a lower drain tap.
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THE EVERYDAY LOOP
Small steps.
Good soil.
No plug. No app. Just a little attention
and a whole lot of nature.
Save the good stuff.
Fruit peels, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and garden clippings all have another chapter.
FROM YOUR KITCHENFind your balance.
Mix fresh scraps with dry leaves or shredded plain cardboard. Keep it damp and give it some air.
IN YOUR COMPOSTERGive back to the garden.
When the compost is dark, crumbly, and earthy, let it finish curing before working it into your soil.
BACK TO THE SOILCOMPOSTING 101
A good mix
makes all
the difference.
Start with about two parts dry “browns” to one part fresh “greens” by volume, then adjust as your pile changes.
A few more things to knowGFRESH & NITROGEN-RICHA little life
A little life
for your pile.
- Fruit & vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds & paper filters
- Fresh grass clippings, in thin layers
- Fresh plant trimmings
Break up large pieces and cover fresh food scraps with a layer of browns.
BDRY & CARBON-RICHA little structure.
A little structure.
A little air.
- Dry leaves
- Shredded plain cardboard
- Uncoated paper, torn into pieces
- Small twigs & dry plant stalks
Keep some browns near your bin so every batch of kitchen scraps gets a dry companion.
×KEEP YOUR LOOP SIMPLESome things
Some things
stay out.
- Meat, fish & bones
- Dairy, grease & oils
- Pet waste
- Plastic, glossy paper & treated wood
“Compostable” packaging may need an industrial facility. Check its instructions before adding it.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK AT LEFTOVERS
Not the end.
The beginning.
Every peel, every leaf, every little effort.
It all comes back around.
GOOD QUESTIONS
A little know-how
goes a long way.
New to composting? Start here.
How long does composting take?
It usually takes several months, depending on temperature, the size of your materials, moisture, and how often you mix. It is ready when it looks dark and crumbly, smells earthy, and the original food scraps are hard to recognize. Let it cure before use.
Will my composter smell?
A balanced pile should smell earthy. A sour or strong smell often means too much moisture or too many fresh scraps. Add dry browns and mix to let air in. Avoid meat, dairy, and oily foods.
Where should I put it?
For upright bins, choose a level, well-drained outdoor spot on bare soil and leave room for the lid and hatch. Tumblers need a stable, level surface and room to rotate. Check the setup instructions for the worm farm before choosing its location.
Can I keep composting in winter?
Yes, but decomposition slows in cold weather and may pause when the pile freezes. Keep adding an appropriate balance of scraps and browns, and expect the pile to become more active as temperatures rise.
Do I need to buy composting worms?
Ordinary outdoor bins and tumblers do not require purchased worms. The stackable worm farm is a different setup; follow its worm-composting instructions. Worms are not confirmed as included with model 484.
What can I explore here?
Compare composter designs, capacities and dimensions, then explore practical guides for starting and maintaining a backyard composting routine.
scraptoearth JOURNAL
A little know-how.
A greener garden.
Getting started01
How to start backyard composting
Start an outdoor compost bin with a practical guide to choosing a location, collecting ingredients, building a routine, and recognizing finished compost.
2 MIN READRead article
Everyday composting02
Greens and browns: finding your compost balance
Learn which compost ingredients count as greens or browns, a useful starting ratio by volume, and how to adjust moisture and airflow in an outdoor bin.
2 MIN READRead article
Troubleshooting03
Why does my compost smell? What to check first
Troubleshoot a smelly outdoor compost bin by checking excess moisture, poor airflow, too many fresh scraps, and uncovered food before adjusting the pile.
2 MIN READRead article
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