Do-it-yourself composting bins work great for many gardeners, but big, open piles aren’t an option for folks who have problems with wild animals, or who want to hide unsightly waste from their neighbors. Gardeners with small yards or deck gardens may be forced to compost indoors but who appreciate a variety of ways to process table scraps and yard waste into rich compost.
We’ve collected a list of commercially available composting bins to help you boost soil fertility by producing your own “garden gold.” The compost bins on this page reflect what’s currently available in the marketplace — from large-capacity outdoor containers to cozy worm farms.
Use these links to navigate to the type of composting bins you’re most interested in learning more about:
Bokashi Compost Bins
Kitchen Compost Bins
Outdoor Stationary Compost Bins
Worm Bins
Bokashi Compost Bins
Bokashi systems can be contained inside fairly small buckets. They break down food scraps through fermentation with the help of a special bran mix.
Bokashi Kitchen Bucket by Uncommon Goods
From UncommonGoods |
Bokashi Kitchen Kit by RTS Home Accents
From Eco Outfitter |
Bokashi Compost Kit by Woodland Direct
From Woodland Direct |
Bokashi Bucket by Tera Ganix
From Tera Ganix |
Bokashi All Seasons Indoor Composter by Probiotics
From Probiotics |
Bokashi Kitchen Composter (Basics) by Vermitek
From Vermitek |
Kitchen Compost Bins
You can keep a kitchen compost bin near your food-preparation area and just chuck in the food waste as you cook dinner. Later, the contents of the small bin can be dumped into a large container. Options also include small, electric composting bins that use heat to break down scraps quickly.
The Kitchen Compost Bin Collector
From RSVP International |
Kitchen Compost Crock by NorPro
From NorPro |
Kitchen Compost Bin by Busch Systems
From Busch Systems |
Mr. ECO Kitchen Compost Bin by Mr. ECO
From Mr. ECO |
Bamboo Compost Pail by RSVP International
From RSVP International |
Kitchen Compost Pail by RSVP International
From RSVP International |
METRO by NatureMill
From Nature Mill |
Outdoor Stationary Compost Bins
The largest-capacity composting bins typically are stationary. The length of time required to produce compost inside a stationary compost bin varies depending on the climate, season and frequency with which you turn the contents. These bins often are bottomless so that worms and other beneficial bacteria can get inside and speed up the composting process.
Fresh Air Compost Collector by Full Circle Home LLC
From Full Circle Home |
GEOBIN by Presto
From GEOBIN Presto |
Wire Composting Bin by Panacea
From Panacea |
FreeGarden EARTH by Enviro World
From Enviro World |
Wishing Well
From Woodland Direct |
Garden Gourmet
From Garden Gourmet |
Soil Saver Composting Bin
From Busch Systems |
The Earth Machine Composter by Earth Machine
From Earth Machine |
Home Composter by EXACO Trading Co.
From EXACO |
Wood Composting Bin by Earth Engine
From Earth Engine |
Green Cone Digester by Solarcone
From Solarcone |
The EarthMaker by EXACO Trading Co.
From EXACO |
Compospin
From Planet Natural |
Urban Composter
From Urban Composter USA |
Green Johanna by Solarcone
From Solarcone |
Backyard Composting Bin by Dura-Trel Inc.
From Dura-Trel |
Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter
From Aerobin |
EcoBin by Fiskars
From Fiskars |
Green Culture Compost Bin by Redmon
From Redmon |
Compost Tumblers
Tumblers are designed to make it easier for gardeners to turn uncomposted material. Some compost tumblers have fins that manufacturers claim will help with turning the contents.
Compost Tumbler by Lifetime
From Lifetime |
Bio-Orb Rolling Composter by Shape Products
From Shape Products |
EnviroCycle Composter by EnviroCycle Systems
From Shape Products |
Compost Tumbler by Suncast
From Suncast
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Wizard Compost Tumbler by Good Ideas, Inc.
From Good Ideas Inc. |
Back Porch Compost Tumbler by Mantis
From Mantis |
Urban Compost Tumbler
From Planet Natural |
ComposT-Twin by Mantis
From Mantis |
Sun-Mar 200 by Sun-Mar
From Sun-Mar |
Original ComposTumbler by Mantis
From Mantis |
Compact ComposTumbler by Mantis
From Mantis |
Suncast Tumbling Composter by Suncast
From Suncast |
Compost Wizard from Good Ideas Inc.
From Good Ideas Inc. |
Worm Bins
Worm bins take up only a small space but still churn out high-quality compost, and in a short amount of time, with the help of some little wrigglers.
Worm Friendly Habitat
From Earthworm Works |
Worm Farm Kit by Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm
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Worm Ranch Kit
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4-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter by VermiHut
From VermiTek |
Worm Farm by Sunleaves
From Planet Natural |
Worm Factory 360 by Nature’s Footprint
From Nature’s Footprint |
Can-O-Worms by Triformis
From Triformis |
Worm Compost Bin by Vermitek
From Vermitek |
- 113-gallon capacity (also available in 160-gallon capacity)
- 113-gallon capacity (also available in 160-gallon capacity)
- 113-gallon capacity (also available in 160-gallon capacity)
