Composter: Back Porch ComposTumbler

PBM Group

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000H2X2EW
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,876 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description
This lightweight, portable composter is a good choice for people who don't have a lot of room. The Back Porch ComposTumbler is 37 inches high x 31 inches wide x 26 inches deep and stands on a frame that rests on 6 inch wheels. It holds 37 gallons of compost material, and 4 inside mixing fins help break up large pieces of compost. The combination of an aerator/drainage unit on the bottom of the composter and screened side vents makes sure your compost gets the proper amount of oxygen while preventing animals from getting into it. 5 year manufacturer warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works for us!, December 11, 2007

By	L. Burton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We've had one of these for about a year and purchased it after a lot of research. By and large, it's been a great purchase. I think it probably works better than most other products on the market. The compost is fast, we can keep composting far further into the winter than we would be able to otherwise and it's held up pretty well. We have noticed that the screen that helps drain the composter needs to be kept clear and may need regular cleaning to make sure nothing gets too soupy. One other minor annoyance is that the lid doesn't stay open well without holding it, so getting things in and out of it can be a hassle.

In regards to the other review complaining that the composter doesn't work when filled only with greens, it's a composter, not magic. You do have to know something about composting and create a balance of greens and browns to make it work most effectively. That's not a product defect. It's like buying a skillet and complaining that it burns your eggs because you didn't know you needed to grease it before putting the eggs in.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted, November 5, 2008

By	Havasu Kat (Lake Havasu City, AZ) - See all my reviews

This composter is the perfect size for a back porch (hence, it's name) or, in my case, for my courtyard. It fits in a corner and is easy to open, fill, and spin. It's perfect for anyone who wants to compost leftover kitchen veggies/fruits and the occasional bunch of leaves.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, March 18, 2009

By	Laura C. Collins "booklover" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was concerned about the assembly, based on others' reviews, but it was very easy until the final moment--one of the sides did not have the hole drilled out, so I couldn't insert the screw that holds it onto the stand. Fortunately I own a power drill, so I was able to remedy this, but it did add some time to the process (this is the only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5).
Now that it's put together I'm very happy with it. It's sturdy and just the right size for two people. I really like that it's off the ground, as our last composter did not have a bottom, and some small animal excavated underneath it every night--flinging lots of rotting food for our dog to eat!