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Old 09-19-2006, 01:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Compost tumblers

An old coworker of mine had one and loved it. What you really need is two of them, one for collecting and one for finishing. They are quick to make compost, easy to use, and up off the ground so you don't have to break your back. If you consistently have truck loads of stuff to compost a pile might work better for you.

I have a stationary bin that works well but is a real work out to mix in the new trimmings. I have this long aluminum rod with a bent handle on the top, and a self folding anchor looking deal on the bottom. The idea is that it folds up when you push it through the pile, then opens and grabs the stuff at the bottom and pulls it to the top. It's a lot of work!

Edit, the one my coworker had was different from the one in the link you provided. His was sideways and had a hinged door to add or remove the contents. I think it had a handle on the end to help turn the barrel.
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