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The Geobin Composting System is a low-cost, easy-solution to your yard waste problem. It replaces the unsightly pile in your backyard with an attractive, functional container. This adjustable bin will hold over 14 bushels of perfect composting ingredients. Geobin can take grass clippings and leaves and turn them into a rich soil conditioner for use in your gardens. The Geobin is easy to assemble, easy to fill, and easy to maintain. It is made of rugged, lightweight plastic that you can start using in minutes. Due to the generous number of air holes and open top, the composting process takes place very quickly. Don’t let the simple appearance fool you; this is a hard working tool that should be in every backyard.
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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful
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This bin won out(by a long shot) in a test of 10 different bins and tumblers,( the videos are posted on on youtube)
I found no problem with the stakes , the instructions say to start the stakes 4" below the rim and that leaves planty of staking to keep the bin in place. I'm not sure if the other reviewers had a different version of the geobin or if presto improved the system, but the stakes are not an issue anymore.they penetrate the ground atleast 6"
The bin provides the perfect 3 cubic feet of volume to achieve the optimum pressure on the pile, the ventilation is just right as well.
I have been making alot of active compost over the years.And these bins are by far the fastest and easiest to use from my experience.
For the price of a well known tumbler, that did poorly in the compost system shootout, you could buy several of these and create your own compost factory. The simple keys to quick compost are :
1)Layer the ingredients
2)A good mix of greens and browns
3)Keep the contents moist, not soggy,not dry
4)Keep your compost in the shade(the pile is heated by the breakdown activity, not the sun)
5)Turn the pile as often as possible but no more than every few days(every 2 weeks is a good start)
6)The more variety in the pile, the better the compost
These bins are worth the money, you simply can not beat home made compost.The bags of compost in the big box stores is good for adding organic material to the soil but is most often lifeless, never expect compost that has been sitting in the sun, on a pallet, in a sealed bag to have any chance of adding active life to your soil...it has been cooked sterile before you even buy it.
I found no problem with the stakes , the instructions say to start the stakes 4" below the rim and that leaves planty of staking to keep the bin in place. I'm not sure if the other reviewers had a different version of the geobin or if presto improved the system, but the stakes are not an issue anymore.they penetrate the ground atleast 6"
The bin provides the perfect 3 cubic feet of volume to achieve the optimum pressure on the pile, the ventilation is just right as well.
I have been making alot of active compost over the years.And these bins are by far the fastest and easiest to use from my experience.
For the price of a well known tumbler, that did poorly in the compost system shootout, you could buy several of these and create your own compost factory. The simple keys to quick compost are :
1)Layer the ingredients
2)A good mix of greens and browns
3)Keep the contents moist, not soggy,not dry
4)Keep your compost in the shade(the pile is heated by the breakdown activity, not the sun)
5)Turn the pile as often as possible but no more than every few days(every 2 weeks is a good start)
6)The more variety in the pile, the better the compost
These bins are worth the money, you simply can not beat home made compost.The bags of compost in the big box stores is good for adding organic material to the soil but is most often lifeless, never expect compost that has been sitting in the sun, on a pallet, in a sealed bag to have any chance of adding active life to your soil...it has been cooked sterile before you even buy it.
116 of 118 people found the following review helpful
I have a couple of these. I think I paid ~ $10 a piece for mine, but I bought them a couple of years ago and I didn't buy them through Amazon. Anyway, these work great and last. Mine have held up.
I periodically turn the whole pile by lifting the bin up, off of the pile and setting the bin back down next to it. Then I fork/shovel (depending on how composted everything is getting) the pile into the bin again and what was on top is now on the bottom and vice versa. Very simple.
I periodically turn the whole pile by lifting the bin up, off of the pile and setting the bin back down next to it. Then I fork/shovel (depending on how composted everything is getting) the pile into the bin again and what was on top is now on the bottom and vice versa. Very simple.
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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These bins are *much* larger than they look in the picture as they are expandable up to three feet across. To keep them from falling in, they do require a stake or two when fully expanded, particularly when placed on slanted ground, but I thought that was a reasonable expectation for the flexibility of the product. I like that they are open on the top to allow rain to enter and have holes on the sides for ventilation. We have a lot of leaves and grass clippings and are very happy with the amount we can fit in each bin.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funny...
Recently, the county that I live in just started supplying these compost bins. I just picked up this bin today at my local recycling center. Happy they started supplying it.
Published 29 days ago by SAAJ
Great for the price
Yes, it is a struggle to unroll the first time, but I found that rolling it out on the ground and placing a brick or two on each end for a few hours made it easy to handle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Juli in CA
A good start
I took the advice I read from someone to wait for the roll to uncurl before assembling. Open up the roll - curl side down - and put it on the floor to let it flatten out, using... Read more
Published 1 month ago by KK
Perfect size (that's what she said)
I live in a townhouse with a small backyard, so space is at a premium. I'd always wanted to start a compost but wasn't able to find a system that wouldn't overpower the backyard. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Baskert
Annoying to Assemble
The bin came wrapped up so tightly in the box, it was difficult to unravel. I bent one of the flimsy rods during assembly while giving myself a nasty cut. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicole
Squirrels chewed right through it!
Or at least I believe it was squirrels. I filled it quickly with mainly leaves so it wouldn't fall over and within the first week it already has 2 chewed holes towards the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donna Schlaufman
Flimsy, Tippy and Floppy
This thing is garbage. I guess if you filled it up all the way to the top it might not blow over. It blows right over and does NOT have the nice round shape even with a lot of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ford
So Far So Good
I have not had time to make any compost with this product. I have assembled it and it was very easy to build. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Al
Great Bin
I don't really use this bin for composting - I use another product for that. However, I find it a great bin for holding yard waste, etc. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Bielski
The Best
The best composter I've ever owned! Set up is quick & easy - just READ & Follow the instructions. Don't try to pound those stakes into dry hard ground - just moisten the soil a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Myrna
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