![]() ![]() Worm composters or vermiculture composters use the power of worms to convert your food waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. The Jora JK 270 is one of the most popular dual-chamber composters available.Ĭompost tumblers like the Jora JK 270 (left) and the EZ Compost Wizard Jr (right) aerate and mix your compost, making the entire process faster. Having two chambers in your compost tumbler allows you to process one batch while still having a place to put your food scraps. Compost tumblers outpace stationary composters thanks to the aerating and mixing that happens when you turn the unit. They contain one or more compartments that you fill and then close off, waiting for the batch to mature before emptying it for use in your yard or garden. Stationary bins work best if placed on soil.Ĭomposters like the EcoKing 110 (left) and the Aeroplus 3-Stage Composter (right) allow you to continually add waste to the top of the unit and harvest finished compost from the bottom.Īlso called ‘batch’ composters, compost tumblers consist of a rotating drum that you spin by cranking a handle or the unit itself. ![]() Homemade composters made from pallets or another material also address this dilemma by having one or more removable or open sides. Some stationary composters have built-in aeration to help remedy this situation. Reaching inside a tall box to flip compost isn’t easy, but turning compost helps mix and aerate the materials inside, speeding up the process. The reason many stationary composters take months to make compost is because they’re not often aerated. The beauty of stationary bin composters is that you can keep adding waste to the top while the material matures, harvesting mature compost from the bottom at the same time. Remove the finished material through a door located near the bottom. After many months the waste turns into soil. You add food scraps and other compostable materials to the top, usually through an opening with a lid that locks into place to prevent rats and other pests from getting inside. Stationary bins are the composters most people are familiar with. Common types of composters Stationary composters ![]()
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