Worm Factory DS3BT 3-Tray Worm Composter - Black

by Worm Factory

Product Features

• Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, Dimensions 16-inch x 16-inch x 13-inch
• Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.
• Year Round Production
• Odor Free Operation
• Expandable up to 7 trays

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000PXU9BW
• Item model number: DS3BT
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,256 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #26 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Outdoor Carts & Bins > Composting Bins

Product Description

Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Master gardeners agree that compost produced by worms will produce the best results and help your plants thrive. The Worm Factory's unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around. Worms begin eating waste in the lowest tray, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. By allowing worms to migrate upward, the worms separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Besides the worm castings that are produced through this process, the Worm Factory also produces a second type of compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through your Worm Factory, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This liquid fertilizer, know as leachate is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system taking nutrient-rich particles with it. You can drain organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. It's compact square design gives the Worm Factory the smallest footprint of all worm composters. The Worm Factory's tray stacking system allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space, making it the perfect composter for anyone with space limitations. The Worm Factory is simple to operate. When full, each tray weighs only 12.5 pounds making lifting and arranging trays effortless. The included 16-page instruction manual makes setup fast and easy and gives tips on how to best manage your Worm Factory composter year-round.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It works well, but has it's issues, July 15, 2009

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M. Leber "Avid Composter" (Beaux Arts, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Worm Factory DS3BT 3-Tray Worm Composter - Black (Lawn & Patio)

The worm factory makes an adequate habitat for your favorite garbage eating critters (worms). However, it has it's problems. The first is that the drain spout is too small and gets easily clogged, requiring frequent thorough cleanings. The other issue is that it doesn't take a worm trained in the escape arts to figure out how to exit this bin. There are gaps all over the place which means lot of little worms wandering about if you are using this in an indoor location. Not difficult to clean the little critters up, but something to be aware of.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works nicely overall, December 8, 2009

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Dirt Worshipper (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worm Factory DS3BT 3-Tray Worm Composter - Black (Lawn & Patio)

I have been using this system for about a half a year now and it has worked out nicely overall.

Pros:
-None of my worms ever escaped - just keep the bin moist and the worms will stay.
-The bin is easy to clean and transport - important for a college student.
-It's relatively easy on the eyes and doesn't smell if you treat it right. :)

Cons:
-The drainage spout does occasionally get clogged, which is annoying.

Hope this helps!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Item, January 6, 2008

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J. Whitson "Jenniwh" (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Worm Factory DS3BT 3-Tray Worm Composter - Black (Lawn & Patio)

We have a family of 5 and have been using a 3 tray worm factory for several years now. It works great and I use the castings for my potted plants and add to my flower beds and garden. You can really tell a difference. We even use the castings to make a tea an spray on the grass.