VIVOSUN 300 Gallon Outdoor Compost Bin, Expandable Composter, Easy to Setup & Large Capacity for Backyard, Lawn (Black with Gloves)

I liked this so much I ordered a second one and will be ordering a third. I've had the first one for 2 years and it seems to be holding up well. I fill these with food scraps, coffee grounds/filters, rabbit and goat manure along with a little grass and lots of brown leaves. I fill it to the top all at once, keep it wet and let it sit in the shade undisturbed for a year like compost should be. Since it vents almost too well you don't have to worry about it going anerobic. It makes great compost. And its diameter is adjustable should you need it smaller due to limited space. The height is perfect so it's not hard shoveling over the top. My only criticism is its flimsy and a pain to set up alone, not a deal breaker by any means. If you have help it's not bad and once its set up and full it's as sturdy as needed. I would recommend this to anyone who gardens and composts. If you do garden, you ABSOLUTELY should be making your own compost instead of buying it. These days you never know what's in the store-bought compost. And do not disturb it for a year once its full.

Quality compost bin that is easily assembled in minutes! Comes with everything you need to make compost at home! Performance grade material that’s durable even for harsh North Dakota winters. Easily shapes and fills any space. Holes on the entire surface are extremely beneficial for crucial air circulation needed to maintain a healthy environment for your soil. Amazing instructions that are very detailed and contains pictures that help guide you to the proper setup for your application. I love the different sizes available so you can add more to your compost system to make the 3 bin system ingredients separately. The price is outstanding for all the product you get. $35 is an excellent deal for a 220 gallon container! Even comes with gloves that you can wear to help keep your hands clean and helps pickup leaves much easier with the clawed fingertips and gripping materials. I bought this a trial to see if it works for me as an avid and experienced gardener. Excellent placement to put chicken waste, grass clippings, fall leaves, garden clippings and the best part; no more wasted food going in the trash. It’s composted instead in my own backyard! No waste! Can’t wait to buy the other 2 sizes for more capacity! Thanks Vivosun for creating all your amazing products that help beginners and professional gardeners with quality products and competitive pricing!

I agree with someone else that it's easier to assemble with two people. It's only me, so it was tightly rolled. I had to leave it unrolled partially up to let it loosen up. Came back to it. I also had to use some of my own wooden stakes to help reinforce it. It does work well but plan on a few reinforcement stakes. The ones that come with it are thin and flimsy. Good product though, worth what I paid.

It's a decent product if you need to prioritize a budget friendly options. It does exactly what it's supposed to do, and I really appreciate that it didn't tip over at all when I was filling it up. It can handle moderate sloping and/or uneven terrain just fine. The assembly was straightforward, but was still a nightmare to complete. It takes a decent amount of upper body strength to put it together, and you can forget about assembling it yourself if you have a current injury or disability.

The 300-gallon capacity of this compost bin is perfect for those with significant yard waste or who want to compost large quantities of organic matter. It’s easy to set up and expand, which allows for flexibility depending on the size of your composting project. The material feels durable and resistant to wear, which is essential for outdoor use. The design ensures adequate airflow to promote faster decomposition, and the bin is spacious enough to handle regular composting without being overly bulky. While it may take some time to fully break down larger items, this compost bin is a great investment for anyone serious about sustainable waste management. Highly recommended for gardeners and eco-conscious individuals.

As an avid gardener, I have been learning about composting and wanted to try it but didn’t have a lot of tools or wood to build one. I purchased my first VIVOSUN 300 Gallon Outdoor Compost bin 4 years ago, and quickly realized how great they were, and ordered a second one to keep near the chicken coop. This is the third one I have ordered and all of them have held up, despite the deer, chickens and dogs jumping into them for scraps. I usually just unclip the bin, move it over to my new spot and turn the compost into that bin. I move the compost bin maybe once every 6 months because I’m not using it too often and helps me process all kinds of scraps, animal waste, leaves and such. It is easy to use, lightweight, and fits anywhere I need to put it.

You can get the same basic snow fence/garden fence at Home Depot for a fraction of the cost. The plastic rods don’t insert into the ground well without predrilling a hole. Use rebar or a t-post instead. Doesn’t stand up, looks bad.

Was easy to set up and is exactly as described.

The install was nothing but sweat, screams and punching the air but once you got it all installed and pegged into the earth, the product works really well. Just make sure you add at least 1/4 vegetation or earth material otherwise it will start to cave in from the top. I'm only using it to mix and overwinter all my raised bed soil, adding more material like leaves, table scraps and grass clippings. I'm not looking to compost but to rot and mix. The material is really flexible and difficult to control during installation, I suggest 1 or 2 helpers.

So far so good! I’ve had two for one full year. I put chicken wire on the bottom to deter mice from trying to get in. The black blends in nicely, and makes them less noticeable. They could come with more stakes to keep it secure. I had to add my own to keep it’s shape

Because I am an old female with no muscle strength, I found it difficult to unroll and set up. But finally managed and I am really happy with it. Anchor bars work well and are keeping it in place. I am already turning the compost. It will be easy to move and set it up somewhere else to do more composting.

Item is freestanding and requires some effort to unroll and assemble for one person. Otherwise does what it's meant for. Poles need to be reinforced as they may give under pressure depending on compost content.