Geobin Compost Bin - 246 Gallon, Expandable, Easy Assembly, Made in the USA, Outdoor & Backyard Composter

I didn’t expect to get this excited about a compost bin, but here we are. This new setup has honestly made composting feel easy instead of like a chore. The bin itself is sturdy and well-ventilated, which I love because it keeps everything from getting too soggy or smelly. You can tell it’s designed to actually work with the natural breakdown process instead of fighting it. Turning and adding material is simple, and it holds a surprisingly large amount without looking bulky or out of place. What really stands out is how clean and organized everything feels now. No more random piles or makeshift solutions—this looks intentional and functional at the same time. It fits neatly into the garden space and actually makes the whole area look more put together. I also appreciate how quickly it seems to be breaking things down already. With a good mix of greens and browns, it’s doing exactly what it should, and I can tell I’ll have usable compost sooner than expected. Overall, this bin turned composting from “something I should do” into something I genuinely enjoy keeping up with. If you’re on the fence about getting one—do it. It’s one of those upgrades that just makes your whole gardening routine better. I added metal poles to keep the bin in shape, you can also use scrap wood or any metal stakes you have to secure it.

This was my 4th year using one of these composters for my backyard composting (leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, kitchen scraps). It does an awesome job- big enough capacity that there's enough biomass to keep the breakdown happening year round, you can configure the size easily and on the fly, there's easy access to the pile over the edge for turning, etc. The compost comes out consistent- an issue I've had with every other composting system I've ever tried, this one has the best outcome... the mesh design and upright orientation of this composter allows the right amount of air and water to penetrate the pile, so as long as you turn it with regular frequency, the materials break down evenly and quickly. Easiest composting ever! I've tried other types of systems over my years of gardening and permaculture work- those smaller rotating bins or 55gal (or smaller) converted barrels don't have enough capacity to fuel the bio-reactions, and then they get gross FAST, not to mention the issue of limited accessibility to the material through tiny doors; the on-the-ground 3-sided 3-bin system doesn't allow enough air to penetrate the pile and takes up a lot of space; random big piles in your yard blow around and and make a mess, etc. This composter solves all those problems, is cheap, simple, and durable. I've made it this far in the 4 years using just one of these composters- I actively load up materials in batches, then it composts down; I add more material and that composts down; then turn regularly between big additions to the bin when the temperature of the pile drops... after a few months I take off the shell and start a new pile and let the other one rest/finish off until it's ready to be used- the resting pile holds it's shape neatly and I've never had any issues of collapse or blow-away. I increased my garden capacity this year, and so now I'm ready to pick up my second composter to get a second system going for the fall leaf season. I wanted to note on the durability, since this is a plastic product and sits in the sun. I keep my composter outside year round in the intense Colorado sun, and have seen NO issues- no ripping, no fading, no weakening, etc. and it doesn't break down in the elements (110F to -20F temps, rain, snow, large hail, squirrels, etc). I don't cover it nor protect it in any way.... it's just bomb-proof. Can't say enough good things. If you have a big yard with grass, and trees that drop lots of leaves (bag them in the fall to use the rest of the year), and a garden (or neighbors!) that could really use all of that rich organic material (for free!), you MUST be composting... and this is your simplest, cheapest, and easiest solution out there. Last note- because the diameter/ capacity of this pile is large if you have it all the way expanded out, I found it helpful to use a long stem (20 inches or more) compost pile thermometer to give me an idea of the internal state of the pile, so I know when to turn it. One like this (the one I use is no longer available on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Greenco-Stainless-Fahrenheit-Temperature/dp/B01BMX3SYI/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=298TAGUIEH72H&keywords=compost+thermometer+36+inch+stem&qid=1571264669&sprefix=compost+thermometer%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUVlGUEU3VjVJQ0Q5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTc1MzM0NzVJOENMREdDQjNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwODY4MjIyQ0dKRkhCRU8zS0NJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I've been using this compost bin for three months. There's a lot to like about it. At the same time, it has some less appealing features that can be extra-frustrating, depending on the type of composting you're doing. Before buying it, think realistically about what kind of composting you'll be doing. First, it's definitely worth it for the price and easy set-up. There are more expensive ones that work better. There's no doubt that those $100-$200, rotating bins will enable you to make compost more easily. You can also build a cheaper one yourself. I mean, you can literally just make a pile in your yard, and it will break down. (I've also read about someone who tied four wood pallets together. Worked great, and the only cost was labor.) But among the less expensive compost bins, this one is definitely the most user-friendly. A few, basic tips: 1. You need a lot of stuff to compost. The material you put in will hold the bin open. Keep in mind that it's been all rolled up in storage, so it wants to return to that rolled state. Make sure you have enough compost material. Use cardboard! It's easy to find, and free. Again, adding it only requires your labor. 2. Consider staking it with a pole or attaching it to a fence. It will make your life easier in the future. 3. Get someone to hold the ends together when you're setting it up. If you're doing it alone, unroll the bin around your body, so that you're inside of it. From there, you'll be able to put in at least the top two locks. Then you can lift it off and put in the other ones. Now comes the difficult part. What kind of composting are you going to be doing? Hot composting? Cold composting? The first one requires you to turn the pile at couple of times a week. With this bin, turning won't be difficult at first. You won't even have to open it. Simply use your shovel (I prefer a spade) to lift stuff out and move it around. As the compost becomes more dense, however, you'll find that it's a lot harder to turn without opening up the bin. And once the bin is open, you have to re-make the pile in a new place, because the bin can't be closed again. Plus, over time, this bin tends to slide up and expose the bottom part of the pile. The structure of the bin also changes when compost gets dense. It becomes less circular and more oval, and the long sides of the oval fold in on one another. About six weeks into my first hot compost pile, I stopped using this bin altogether, since I kept scraping my knuckles on the long edges, which had folded in toward the center. In short, this bin is better for people who are *NOT* going to be turning their compost very often. It's better for cold composting (a longer process, but one that doesn't require turning the pile). If you just want to throw stuff in there and not think about it again, then this is your bin. And unless you're a carpenter, it's probably more attractive than whatever free thing you can whip up on your own.

This compost bin holds so much. I keep adding to it and after a week it’s ready for me to add more. So easy to set up and take apart if you turn your compost. I added rebar stakes all around for stability. Very good air circulation. I mostly add green and brown garden waste and it works amazingly well. The aeration is just what it should be, I don’t put anything cooked/non - plant origin in my bin and I cover greens with browns, so it does not smell at all. I have a beige-colored one and have to say that it does not take away from the esthetic of the garden. It sits in the corner and is very inconspicuous. Easy to clean and it is such great vault for the price!

This bin is a great value. It's simple, cheap, and it works. Frankly, it does not make much sense to spend over a hundred dollars for a bin, which is what most cost. The best alternative to this is to make a bin yourself out of wire fencing or hardware cloth, which I have heard works great and I almost did that myself before settling on this. This is more convenient and more attractive, which matters if (like me) you don't have any place on your property to put it out of sight. It's also only barely more expensive than the DIY version. BUT -- this particular version, from this seller (My Green Gloves Dot Com) does NOT come with the stakes that are included in the slightly more expensive version offered by multiple sellers (including Amazon itself). If you want the stakes (and I would suggest that you do), go pay a few more bucks for the other one here: Presto Products GKL0951-6 Geobin Composting System Yes, you can go buy stakes are your local hardware or garden store, but you'll spend more than the difference between these two versions. UPDATE Jan 2013: It appears that the none of the Geobins ship with stakes anymore, though some folks may be selling old stock that still comes with stakes. But there's no guarantee that you'll get stakes if you buy via the link above. Anyway, it turns out that the stakes are not all that important -- I've found that once you get the thing nice and full, it stays put pretty well on its own. Now that my first one is full, I am going to be ordering a second one. UPDATE Feb 2014: Having owned two of these bins for over a year now, in continuous use, I can add to my original review the fact that they are really quite durable. I'd had some concerns initially, but they hold up pretty well. The plastic does get strained/stretched where you fasten it together, but it doesn't tear. Whenever I turn my compost, I unwrap it and reassemble it upside down and inside out relative to how it just was. This keeps the plastic from getting stretched in the same places all the time and keeps everything in shape. I don't know if they'll last forever, but at least another couple of years, if not more. Speaking of turning, don't waste your time with those plunge-type compost turners -- they don't really do much. If you want to turn your compost, get an ensilage fork (aka "pitchfork"), unwrap the Geobin from the pile (if your compost is sufficiently moist, it will hold its shape well enough even unwrapped), set it up right next to the pile, and fork the pile into the bin in its new location. A fork works much, much better than a shovel for this job. This is great exercise! It only needs to be done a few times for each batch of compost, until it no longer heats up after turning.

We have this huge area in the back of our garage where all the leaves get blown. They do create nice leaf mulch on their own. But we need to find a better way to contain them so that we can put several raised beds there. I hate the idea of compost Tumblr‘s because it sounds like a wet and soggy mess but you’re gonna have to come back and interact with all the time. At one point I had a compost area built out of old pallets but eventually parts of it started to rot. I love the concept of this product and went ahead and purchased it because it sounds like something very simple, effective, and durable. The plastic is not going to rot out as far as I can see. It came in a small enough box. It was easy to carry to the back of the yard and wrangle myself. The only additional thing I think you’re going to need other than what comes in a package… Go ahead and take the time to get a few stakes and a mallet. I used a rubber mallet and 4 bamboo stakes that I already had. You could use more or less depending upon how sturdy you want it or if you’re trying to make a specific shape or something. After we got it about half full we pulled out the stakes because we needed them on our tomatoes and it seems to be sitting up just fine now. I like the general concept that you can attach several of these together. It’s basically stacks the leaf blowing area that we had before and condenses the floor print profile of everything. So instead of using 10‘ x 10‘ just laying on the ground, they can compactly fit in a much smaller space even up against the fence or something. This keeps the dogs from running through it or defecating on it. I can see how if I had a leaf mulcher or if I ran over them with a mower it we can dance even more. We might try that in the fall. In the meantime I expect we will probably buy a second one of these this fall while the first then it’s still compacting. We purchased the gold or tope color, whatever they call it. I love that they offered that instead of just the standard black and green. It kind of blends in with our fence color. I would love to see all of my neighbors go to this method instead of bagging their leaves and throwing them out at the curb. But I think in order For it to become a more commonly purchase product, the price is going to have to drop. And honestly now that I see how it works and what it’s made of… I think it’s worth the money because there’s not a comparable product out there competing but it’s also kinda high priced for how simple it is. The only grade that I have is my continued gripe with elitist home maintenance and gardening… We should be encouraging everyone to garden… But I keep seeing these expensive products out on the market insisting that people need to spend $200 for a worm bin or $100 for this other compost item. This is one of the lower price ones and even still I think it should be lower for what it is.

I sort of knew what to expect from reading the reviews. I don't mind the flimsy so much if they would have included some sort of stake or something to support the sides. When removing it from the package, I unrolled it and walked on it to flatten it so that I could work with it. It wasn't difficult to put together, I did order the extra package of "screws" at an exorbitant price. I have filled it half full and it's extremely lopsided and flimsy looking because I do not have any stakes to hold the sides up. Even with stuff inside, it's not round like the videos. I worry that a deer is going to knock it over.

This Geobin is one of those rare “it’s exactly what it says it is” purchases—and that’s a compliment. Setup is stupid easy. You’re not building furniture, you’re basically unrolling it, locking it into a circle, and you’re done. No complicated parts, no fragile clips, no hour-long assembly where you end up questioning your life choices. It holds its shape well once it’s up, and the size is perfect if you actually generate enough yard waste and kitchen scraps to need real capacity. It’s also easy to move. That matters more than people think. If you decide you want it a few feet over, or you’re reorganizing the yard, you’re not stuck with some heavy rigid bin that turns into a project. This one can be repositioned without making a whole day out of it. The best part for me is that it’s become more than just a compost bin—I use it as the base of a keyhole garden I built, and it’s been perfect for that. Big volume, stable form, and it plays nicely with that “add organics, build soil, keep the system cycling” approach. If you want an outdoor compost bin that’s simple, practical, and actually gets used instead of becoming another plastic regret behind the shed, I’d absolutely recommend this.

Bought mine three years ago. Still just like new. I like how I can lift it off the compost pile, move it a few feet, then move the pile into it in the new location. A very easy way to turn the compost. Highly recommend it.

The product is of good quality but unfortunately did not suit us. However the vendor and customer service is exceptional!

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Great simple container for straightforward composting

Not well designed Requires solid mounting to stabilize Too high to work Too fragile