Hi. In this post, I will take a quick look at two different large capacity compost bins. One is a plastic type and the other one a canvas type. If you are looking for a decent sized bin for your yard waste – one of these could be a good fit. They both look interesting to me.
Now, you’ve probably already decided to start making some compost in the backyard – maybe starting with kitchen scraps and including yard waste as you go along. And you probably already know what compost is and roughly how to make it. So let’s take a look at two large capacity compost bins.
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Geobin Large Capacity Compost Bin
The GEOBIN Large Capacity Compost Bin (or rather “the GEOBIN backyard compost system“) is a cheap, large capacity compost bin that is fast to set up and operate, even if you have never done the composting thing before. This would mean that it should be a good starter bin. Or just an inexpensive compost bin design that should get the job done, for those who are already old hands at composting.
The Geobin starts off like a small compost bin and then extends ever higher to accommodate more compost materials. Let’s look at some main features and specifications of this compost bin.
Features and Specs
- The dimensions of the GEOBIN measures 36.5 x 5 x 5 inches and it weighs approximately 7 pounds.
- It is a large capacity bin and is expandable to about 4 feet (roughly 216 gallons)
- Bin has very good ventilation (which is a plus)
- Product consists of 50% recycled plastic (therefore it is very “green”)
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Questions and Answers
How much compost can you put in it?
One should not really fill it to the max. So fill to about 3/4 full, then leave it for a day or two and then slide the sides up and continue filling. Fully extended it could go to 6 feet tall or more.
Then the pile should settle after couple of days, at which time you can begin a new pile. The first pile should keep its shape and keep composting, even after removing the compost bin. When you turn the compost, reconstitute it upside down and inside out in relation to how it was.
How strong is the compost bin?
This best compost bin contender is quite durable, even though it features plastic in the construction. The plastic the compost bin is made from can possibly strain or stretch where it fastens together, but it won’t tear unless you really, really mean it. It probably won’t survive a nuclear blast (only Boss pedals and cockroaches do), but should last a couple of years at least.
Notes On Quality and Operation
This large capacity compost bin is good value. It’s easy to operate, doesn’t cost too much, and does the job it needs to do.
It is made from plastic, so don’t take the old Louisville slugger to it now. The plastic has its “green” credentials, being half new and half recycled plastic.
In the past, these GEOBIN large capacity compost bins seems to have shipped with stakes to help keep it upright. Looks like the manufacturer decided that it keeps upright well enough on its own and the stakes are not essential to its operation. So it seems to ship without stakes currently. Some users back this up, claiming also that it stays up fine, staying up better the fuller it gets.
It is a good idea to have two of these maybe. You can use one while giving the other one a bit of a rest – that way they should both last twice as long. Or is that a stupid suggestion?
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Mr. Garden Large Capacity Compost Bin
The Mr. Garden Portable Canvas Compost bin is made from canvas materials and is as such totally collapsible. The canvas is water repellent, but breathable and can also handle being in the sun. It can be set up where it is convenient, provided there is decent ventilation for it to do its job.
Features and Specs
- Breathable, environmentally-friendly material
- Composted materials can be scooped from the flap at the bottom of the bag
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
- Available in sizes starting from 15Lbs up to 60Lbs
Questions and Answers
The compost bag looks sturdy. Is it made in the USA?
It is not made in the USA, it is made in China. Like the Coronavirus. Still, they do make other stuff too, like this compost bin.
I like to add worms to my compost to help break down the compost better. Can worms be added to this compost bag?
You certainly can add worms to this compost bin bag. It will work without or with worms added, though the processes for both differ slightly. Usually some worms or other bug like little creatures will find their way in there on its own anyway as the composting breakdown process progresses.
Useful Tip : When you don’t need the bag for composting anymore, you can cut it through the middle and you will have two decent sized planting bags. |
Notes On Quality and Operation
There are different sized versions of this portable canvas compost bin available for purchase. You can decide on how big you need your compost bin to be according to your own needs. There are sizes from 15Lbs through to 60Lbs available. It is also collapsible so it can be stored out of the way when not in use. It should clean easily as well.
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Don’t forget to check out my roundup of two excellent compost tumblers with wheels.
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