Composting Instructions: How to Compost at Home » Spin http://www.compostinstructions.com A guide to making your own compost. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:32:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4661 A Spinning Composter: Useful, or overkill? http://www.compostinstructions.com/a-spinning-composter-useful-or-overkill/ http://www.compostinstructions.com/a-spinning-composter-useful-or-overkill/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:59:05 +0000 chris http://compostinstructions.com/?p=329


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Spinning or tumbling composters can be quite popular – especially when it comes to the spring and summer months, or when it comes to keeping your compost in check. However, there seems to be an ongoing debate – are these composters useful, or is it just too much overkill? Well, while there may seem to be more advantages than disadvantages to owning a spinning or tumbling composter, we have decided to lay the pros and cons out for you so you can help decide for yourself.

Compost Tumbler Advantages:

  • Easy Rotation – No need for a pitchfork or compost turner
  • Moisture Conservation – Will not dry out or be exposed to the elements as easily
  • Tidy Compost Pile – It’s all in one easy to reach area
  • Quick Compost Time – Under ideal conditions, you can have fresh compost in as quick as three weeks

    Compost Tumbler Disadvantages:

  • Often Expensive – Sometimes, spinning composters and compost tumblers can be a bit pricey
  • Not that Big – There is more surface area available with many large compost bins as opposed to a compost tumbler
  • You Cannot Pack The Container Fully – Your material won’t compost if the tumbler is packed to the max
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