What are the best compost bins under $150?

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Best compost bins under $150	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Yimby Tumbler Composter	82.98	-	-
-- Redmon Green Culture 65-Gallon Compost Bin	66.35	15 lbs.	26 x 26 x 30 in.
-- Worm Factory 360 Worm Composting Bin	119.95	Varies	18 x 18 x 28 inches

Yimby Tumbler Composter

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Top Pro

Provides constant supply of compost

Thanks to the two chamber design you can multitask with the composter. Start your compost on one of the chambers and as soon as you see the matter decayed and cured you can start adding your scraps into the second area. By the time you have used all the compost from the first side, the second side will be ready and vice versa. See More

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Time consuming assembly

The assembly process is tricky and involves a lot of screws and parts. Expect that it will take around 1 hour or more to fully assemble it. See More

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Easy to clean

Since the side panels are removable, it’s very easy to clean. Just use a water hose to wash the inside of the composter, dry everything out and put the panel back. See More

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Isn’t odourless

Since there is rotting involved, expect that the area around the composter will smell. You can reduce that however by adding yard clippings or paper to the mix. See More

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Fast composting times

Because of the regulated ventilation and heating mechanism, the first batch of compost will be ready in a month or two, while other methods can take as much as 6 months. See More

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Tends to collect rainwater

The grips on the tumbler tend to collect water so be careful on not pouring the water on yourself when turning the bin. See More

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Requires almost no attention

Since there are no worms or any other living creature involved you have to pay very little attention to the bin. The only thing you need to do is to rotate the chamber every couple of days. See More

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Small openings

The openings are small, so you have to be careful if you are trying t empty a whole leftover bin in it. See More

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Rodent proof

Since the tumbler is high from the ground and hasn’t any large openings it will not be invaded by rodents or raccoons. See More

Redmon Green Culture 65-Gallon Compost Bin

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Easy filling and compost collecting

On top of the bin there is a large opening where you can dispose all of your leftovers and other stuff. And underneath the bin there are four doors from where you can access the ready compost material easily with a shovel. See More

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Easily knocked over

The included tabs are too short to keep the compost bin bolted to the floor so the bin can be knocked over by strong winds or animals. See More

Specs

Dimensions:26 x 26 x 30 in.

Warranty:1 year

Capacity:65 gallons

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Easy assembly

There’s almost no assembly required as everything is made from plastic, snaps together and there are only few parts. Expect about 10-15 minutes assembly time. See More

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Can develop smells

Since he composting process involves rotten leftovers, the bin can develop a slight smell around ii. See More

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Weather-proof

Since there is no metal or moving parts involved, the composter can withstand both, rain and snow without being damaged. See More

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Isn’t rodent proof

Since the composter is located on the ground and has ventilation holes around it rodents can make their way into it. See More

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Well ventilated

There are many ventilation holes for improved airflow though the bin. Good ventilation is crucial for faster and more efficient composting process. See More

Worm Factory 360 Worm Composting Bin

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Comes with all the necessary materials

The Worm Factory 360 comes with all the materials and accessories necessary to start your worm farm, except for food scraps and worms. The included guide explains about all the materials and what and how much to include in the bedding mix. See More

Top Con

Not meant for serious gardening

This composter can’t be expanded horizontally to increase the population of the worms and the output. The output rate should be enough for a small household garden but if you are a serious gardener better look elsewhere. See More

Specs

Dimensions:18 x 18 x 28 inches

Warranty:20 years

Capacity:Varies

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No previous experience required

In order to start using this composter you don’t need to have any previous experience. It comes with an easy to understand instruction guide and a DVD that explains how to properly take care of the worms. There’s even a coupon included with you can order a batch of worms. See More

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Demands some attention

Since the composting process is being done by worms you have to keep an eye on how healthy the worms are if you want to get excellent composting material and they don't die out. See More

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Easy to harvest

Thanks to the stackable system, it is easy to harvest the ready material. The worms by nature search for food going up so, if the bottom tray has the compost ready, just put food for the worms on the upper trays and they will crawl up, leaving the bottom tray with the ready material. See More

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Drainage can get clogged up

The drainage spigot can get clogged up by castings if not cleaned every once in a while. See More

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Practically odorless

Since the food leftovers are eaten by the worms instead of rotting, there is practically no smell coming from the composting system. See More

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Takes up little space

Thanks to the 18 by 18 inch footprint, the system can be placed in small areas like a pantry, under stairs or other tight spaces. See More

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Can be expanded over time

If you feel that you need more composting material, then you can expand the composter by buying additional trays and stacking them. See More

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