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
Compost Tumblers
Worm 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![]()
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Bokashi Kitchen Kit by RTS Home Accents![]()
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Bokashi Compost Kit by Woodland Direct![]()
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Bokashi Bucket by Tera Ganix
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Bokashi All Seasons Indoor Composter by Probiotics
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Bokashi Kitchen Composter (Basics) by Vermitek![]()
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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![]()
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Kitchen Compost Crock by NorPro![]()
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Kitchen Compost Bin by Busch Systems![]()
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Mr. ECO Kitchen Compost Bin by Mr. ECO![]()
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Bamboo Compost Pail by RSVP International![]()
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Kitchen Compost Pail by RSVP International![]()
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METRO by NatureMill![]()
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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
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GEOBIN by Presto![]()
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Wire Composting Bin by Panacea![]()
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FreeGarden EARTH by Enviro World![]()
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Wishing Well![]()
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Garden Gourmet![]()
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Soil Saver Composting Bin![]()
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The Earth Machine Composter by Earth Machine![]()
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Home Composter by EXACO Trading Co.![]()
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Wood Composting Bin by Earth Engine![]()
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Green Cone Digester by Solarcone![]()
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The EarthMaker by EXACO Trading Co.![]()
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Compospin
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Urban Composter![]()
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Green Johanna by Solarcone![]()
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Backyard Composting Bin by Dura-Trel Inc.![]()
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Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter![]()
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EcoBin by Fiskars
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Green Culture Compost Bin by Redmon![]()
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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![]()
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Bio-Orb Rolling Composter by Shape Products![]()
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EnviroCycle Composter by EnviroCycle Systems![]()
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Compost Tumbler by Suncast![]()
From Suncast
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Wizard Compost Tumbler by Good Ideas, Inc.![]()
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Back Porch Compost Tumbler by Mantis![]()
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Urban Compost Tumbler![]()
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ComposT-Twin by Mantis
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Sun-Mar 200 by Sun-Mar![]()
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Original ComposTumbler by Mantis![]()
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Compact ComposTumbler by Mantis
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Suncast Tumbling Composter by Suncast
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Compost Wizard from Good Ideas Inc.![]()
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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![]()
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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![]()
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Worm Farm by Sunleaves![]()
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Worm Factory 360 by Nature's Footprint![]()
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Can-O-Worms by Triformis![]()
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Worm Compost Bin by Vermitek![]()
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