Stylish, durable, easy to use. The convenience of high grade compost and "tea" in one self-contained unit. Produces high-grade compost quickly and easily. One of the only units that can be placed on a patio or concrete. Loading is easy with wide 13 - 1/2"diameter opening lid on top. Large indentations used as grips for conveniently rotating the tumbler. Easy to operate rolling system rotates compost, and permits frequent aeration. 4 internal paddles * provide homogeneous mixing; allows for ideal disintegration & aeration. Spherical shape provides optimum heat distribution for hot composting. Graduated base collects up to 4 2/5 gallons of leachate - an excellent liquid fertilizer). Manual pump included to facilitate emptying base of compost leachate