The Upcycle Tumbling Compost Bin is an upcycled food-grade barrel. It’s about 4 feet tall and only requires a 3 foot by 4-foot area. Made from recycled components included a pre-used 55-gallon black barrel and a frame that is made from plastic lumber that is from 70% post-consumer plastics. The barrels were formerly used to ship and store food products. This means these plastic barrels are saved from being disposed of in landfills!
You can put it in a smaller area for storage, but you'll need that much space free from obstacles to spin the barrel properly eliminate back strain with this hip level composter. The best garden tools are those that fit your style. If you prefer to work at waist level, this elevated compost maker is perfect. Using a rocking motion to build momentum, a compost tumbler is relatively easy to turn. However, the composting action will rapidly reduce the content of the barrel to less than half its starting volume.