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Orrex

(63,213 posts) Sun Apr 28, 2019, 02:45 PM Apr 2019

Can anyone recommend a good composter?

Right now we have a homemade open bin constructed from shipping palettes, but we'd like to move to something more efficient.

Reading online, we're leaning toward a continuous composter because it seems to fit our needs better than a tumbler. We've also read through a number of sites & customer reviews, but we're not sure which ones to trus.

Any recommendations? Space isn't a huge concern, but we'd like a footprint of 3' x 4' or less.

Your feedback is welcome and appreciated!

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Can anyone recommend a good composter? (Original Post) Orrex Apr 2019 OP

Not that you buy it from them, but I use Amazon reviews a lot. Lochloosa Apr 2019 #1

This looks nice and is American made. Lochloosa Apr 2019 #2

We have a 90-gal Lifetime brand composter purchased via Amazon. The guy who installs planters and in2herbs Apr 2019 #3

I like Mantis products because of quality, but... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2019 #4

Mozart is nice! n/t Harker Apr 2019 #5

Lol I read "composer" at first too backtoblue Apr 2019 #6

Pretty sure this meets all your specifications Major Nikon Apr 2019 #7

Lochloosa

(16,065 posts)

1. Not that you buy it from them, but I use Amazon reviews a lot.

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 03:17 PM

Apr 2019

I like to read reviews from people that have actually used something.

Lochloosa

(16,065 posts)

2. This looks nice and is American made.

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 03:24 PM

Apr 2019

Good Ideas CW-2X12 Senior Wizard Dual Tumbler Compost Bin

in2herbs

(2,945 posts)

3. We have a 90-gal Lifetime brand composter purchased via Amazon. The guy who installs planters and

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 03:26 PM

Apr 2019

plants with compost (who we hired to help plant our veg. garden) said it was his favorite composter.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,492 posts)

4. I like Mantis products because of quality, but...

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 04:20 PM

Apr 2019

have not yet purchased one of their composters. I own one of their tillers and related attachments. Product quality and customer service is very good.

For composters, see: https://mantis.com/compare-mantis-composters/

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* Money-Back Guarantee: All Mantis Composters come with 60-Day Risk-Free Trial when you buy direct from Mantis.
* 2-Year Warranty: Mantis Composters are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for two years

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