This is how to pick best compost bin based on your lifestyle

The top choice is definitely this compost tumbler from Black + Decker. Sleek and absolutely ginormous, you’ll be able to fit every bit of kitchen waste in here with no trouble.

The feature that makes this a worthwhile purchase is the internal mixing bars that help with aeration and the acceleration of decomposition. While you rotate the bin, inside there’s even more mixing happening!

Key features:

• Features a large built-in handle with gear system that requires minimal effort to turn the barrel for easy operation
• Contains internal mixing bars that aerate material while spinning to accelerate the decomposition process
• Designed with two chambers allowing you to add fresh ingredients to one side while the other side continues decomposing for continuous compost production
• Includes aerating vents that promote fast composting through improved air flow circulation
• Equipped with two sliding doors that make loading and unloading materials simple and convenient

This dual-compartment option from Maze means that you can keep on composting all day long! When one side fills, you can simply switch to the other before you empty out your new fertiliser for the garden.

With UV protection that’s worthy of the Aussie sun (it is made in Australia!), and multiple air vents, your final compost will be fresh, earthy and full of healthy nutrients to feed to your garden.

Key features:

• Features a large opening designed for mess-free filling and emptying of compost materials
• Equipped with a geared handle system that makes turning the composter easier with less physical effort
• Contains 2 separate compartments with designated filling side and maturing side for continuous composting cycles
• Elevated design allows placement of a bucket or composting cart underneath for convenient, mess-free emptying
• Includes a turning lock ratchet mechanism that can be activated or deactivated as needed
• Constructed with a durable galvanised, powder-coated steel stand for long-lasting stability and weather resistance

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Another dual-chamber tumble compost, but this time, there are two whole separate bins that move independently.

With this compost system, you’ll get everything you need to set it up and use it – including gardening gloves! Your nutrient-rich compost that comes out at the end of the decomposition stage will be perfect for creating a happy and healthy garden.

Key features:

• Ideal solution for planting enthusiasts with a dual-chamber design that enables continuous composting cycles
• Constructed from durable PP materials that combine long-lasting performance with environmental responsibility
• Features innovative 360° tumble design that eliminates the need for traditional manual mixing and reduces composting hassle
• Optimises waste mixing through tumbling action, resulting in faster decomposition and production of nutrient-rich compost for your garden

If all you need is a basic vessel for your vegie scraps and grass clippings to live in, this is your best option. With easy assembling and great mobility, you can set this down in any part of your yard and get started on making homemade compost. The door at the bottom is perfect for removing fresh compost and putting it in the garden.

One reviewer loved this product for its ease and efficiency, explaining that ” I liked this one so much that I bought a second one.”

Key features:

• Offers super-large 300L capacity for extended usage while maintaining a compact, space-saving design that fits perfectly in tight outdoor spaces and reduces composting frequency
• Built with thickened PP plastic construction that provides high hardness, stability, and durability while being BPA-free, ultraviolet-inhibited, and weather-resistant for long-lasting outdoor performance
• Maintains optimal heat and regulates moisture during the composting process while featuring 12 air vents on each side to promote efficient air circulation
• Creates a cost-effective gardening solution by transforming kitchen scraps and garden clippings into nutrient-rich fertiliser in 6-8 weeks or less during hot weather
• Features grounding design that allows liquid fertiliser to flow directly into soil while snap joints guarantee a closed composting environment
• Designed for easy tool-free assembly and convenient access with large top-opening flip door for loading waste and bottom latch-on lid for removing finished compost

If size does matter for your compost bin, then the Thermo Star is the biggest you’ll get. A huge 400L capacity will be able to take on whole feasts of vegetable scraps and grass clippings. With a bottom-opening door, you’ll be able to easily access your fresh compost while still keeping the decomposing vegies safe and sound.

Better yet, there’s removable panelling on all sides, if you’re in need of additional ventilation or to remove an accidental throwaway.

Key features:

• Constructed with Thermolen material and foam thermo walls that provide superior insulation to aid in accelerated composting through optimal temperature retention
• Features strategically placed ventilation slots that promote proper air flow circulation throughout the composting process
• Designed with modular construction system that requires no tools for quick and easy assembly
• Equipped with removable panels on all sides that allow convenient access for loading materials and harvesting finished compost
• Built with UV protection and weather-resistant materials to ensure durability and longevity in all outdoor conditions

This is what most Aussies would think of when you say compost bin. It’s sturdy, strong and as simple as it gets. With a lower price point, this Maze compost system will work wonders for gardeners who are low-fuss and low-maintenance.

If you live in an especially windy or wild weather area, the durability of this compost bin definitely comes in handy.

Key features:

• Capable of composting 220 litres of food scraps and garden waste for substantial household composting needs
• Features rigid walls reinforced with 12 zinc-plated bolts for enhanced structural integrity and long-term stability
• Designed for easy ground-level installation and convenient harvesting of finished compost materials
• Built with sturdy construction to withstand regular use and outdoor environmental conditions

Want to receive worms in the mail? How about if it comes with somewhere to put them as well? This worm composting system from Maze comes with absolutely everything you need for a thriving worm colony.

With ventilation on all levels of the composter, a worm-saver tray (for the runaways) and an elevated container for easy access, your worms will be as happy as can be in their new home. Throw in all of your vegie scraps, and you’ll be just as happy too.

Key features:

• Features 2 rotatable working trays that provide flexible composting workspace and easy management of worm composting layers
• Designed with optimal airflow system that ensures proper ventilation for worms on all levels of the composter
• Elevated on 4 legs for easier access and maintenance while providing higher clearance beneath the base to accommodate large liquid collection receptacles
• Includes easy-to-slide worm-saver tray that protects worms during harvesting and maintenance processes
• Comes complete with a 1L liquid collection jug for gathering valuable worm tea fertiliser
• Equipped with an easy-to-lift and hang lid design for convenient loading and monitoring of composting progress
• Built with lightweight and portable construction for flexible placement and easy relocation as needed

This bad boy is the most expensive on the list, but when you hear about all of it’s amazing features, you’ll want to click ‘buy’ straight away. Not only does this electric food waste disposal decompose your vegie scraps, it can also take meat and small bones too (you’ll no longer need any blood and bone for the garden!).

An automatic weighing system will calculate runtime for decomposition, while a charcoal filter system will ensure no bad smells linger in the kitchen. The best part is, it can take up to 3.8L at a time, meaning your scraps, waste and leftovers from a big family dinner can be made into fertiliser all in one go.

Key features:

• Transforms kitchen waste into useful organic matter that can be safely disposed of or repurposed as nutrient-rich fertiliser for gardening
• Features automatic weighing system that calculates optimal runtime, eliminating guesswork and ensuring perfect processing results every time
• Equipped with 3-stage charcoal filter system using charcoal pellets to eliminate odours, complete with convenient filter change reminder alert
• Capable of reducing up to 90% of food waste volume in just 4-6 hours for rapid waste processing and disposal
• Processes diverse waste types including fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and small bones for comprehensive kitchen waste management
• Includes detachable 6-blade grinder system that enables hassle-free cleaning and maintenance after each use
• Features substantial 3.8L ceramic-coated compost bin that accommodates significant amounts of kitchen waste while resisting stains and odours
• Operates efficiently at 500W power consumption for effective processing without excessive energy usage

Finally, this teeny organic waste bin works wonders for small-space living and anyone who doesn’t have a backyard for a hulking compost system.

Designed with a carbon ventilation system to neutralise odour, and rubber seals to create an air-tight environment, there will be no worry of yucky smells and any pest infestations.

Key features:

• Features elegant Scandinavian design that combines FSC-certified bamboo with high-quality ABS plastic for clean lines and long-lasting functionality
• Equipped with activated carbon ventilation system that neutralises odours and ensures controlled air circulation while rubber seals create an airtight, odour-proof environment for hygienic conditions
• Designed for convenient maintenance with dishwasher-safe body and inner bucket, while the bamboo lid can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth