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Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black

Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black

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  • Drum made from UV-protected polypropylene
  • Sturdy galvanized tubular steel frame will not rust
  • Vented lids with animal-resistant locks
  • 60 gallons = 8 cubic feet
  • Daily spin creates compost in as little as 21 days
  • Member Tested and Recommended by the National Home Gardening Club
  • Optional Composting Starter Kit included
  • Dimensions: 26L x 34W x 46H inches
  • Approximate weight: 22 lbs.
  • 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
  • Easy 30-minute assembly with common household tools (not included)
Description

For quick and odorless composting, look no further than this innovative black compost tumbler. The vertical tumbling action of the patented Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black creates an aerobic action that speeds up the decomposition process. Designed with a stainless steel rod running through the middle, it also has sturdy, galvanized tubular steel legs that won't rust that hold up the composter. The tumbling composter comes with complete instructions on how to make compost along with easy to follow assembly instructions. The composter has two animal-resistant twist-lock vented lids at each end that allow for easy filling and emptying of the bin while producing maximum aeration.


Optional Composting Starter Kit: When you order the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler, you have the option of purchasing a Composting Starter Kit to help you get your project off to a good start. This easy-to-use kit includes a compost thermometer to test the temperature of your compost bin, biodegradable bags to line the coutertop pail (also included), one container of compost starter, and an easy-to-read composting instruction book. Click on See More Details below to learn more about each component of the Composting Starter Kit.


Components of the optional Composting Starter Kit

Compost Thermometer
The compost thermometer is 20 inches long and is made of stainless steel with a plastic, no-fog lens. The dial tells you if your compost is doing poorly by indicating whether the temperature is too hot or just right.

Countertop Pail
The countertop pail goes in the kitchen, garage, or wherever you need it to easily add your scraps to take to your compost bin. A carbon filter is included along with a handle. The pail is made of high-density polyethylene and holds 9.6 quarts and measures 8.5L x 9W x 11H inches. This handy pail reduces the number of trips you need to take to the compost bin each week.

Bio Bags
This kit includes one box of 25 bio bags to line the inside of the counterop pail. These biodegradable bags are made with natural materials, which means they'll break down in your composter. Simply fill the bag with kitchen scraps or yard waste and toss it into your compost bin. The bags are 3 gallon in size and take 2 to 6 weeks to break down.

Compost Starter
Compost starter contains specific bacterial and fungal cultures to help speed up the process of composting your newly added material. This single bottle will cover 180 gallons of material. Just mix 1 ounce with a gallon of water and pour it over your compost. The water will spread the natural bio activator equally over the material.

How to Compost Book
To help you understand what is going on inside your compost bin, this kit also includes an easy-to-read instruction book about composting. After perusing 32 pages of helpful hints, dozens of illustrations, and useful charts, you'll be ready to make the most of your compost bin. This guide book covers the following topics: What is Compost, Benefits of Compost, Troubleshooting Chart, What Goes In My Composter, and other helpful subjects. When you use this handbook to guide you, you'll discover that composting can be easy and fun.

What's Included:
Compost tumbler, Composting starter kit (optional)
What's Not Included:
Tools for Assembly
Dimensions & Specifications

Frame Material

Galvanized Tubular Steel

Dimensions

26L x 34W x 46H inches

Material

100% Recycled Material

Warranty

1-Year Limited Warranty

Cubic Feet

8

Brand

Tumbleweed

Weight (lbs.)

22

Gallon Capacity

60

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Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black
 
4.2

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Pros

  • Durable (4)
  • Easy to assemble (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors (3)
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    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Better $ & appears 2B a better product

    By hunterland

    from Manson, WA

    About Me Getting Started

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Capacity
    • Easy 2 turn when loaded
    • Easy Assembly
    • Not really attractive

    Cons

    • Ordor when temps are up

    Best Uses

    • Coffee Grounds
    • Ecological waste untested
    • Fertilizer Production
    • Fruit Rinds
    • Kitchen Scraps
    • Leaves & Brush

    Comments about Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black:

    Very easy assembly, but 2 dozen screws to put together - a little time consuming. Gets very hot for composting even in mild temps of upper 70's and lower 80's. I don't have my first results yet, but it has only been lessw than a week.

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Fun to Spin

    By BeccaO

    from Salt Lake City

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Durable
    • Easy To Assemble

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoors

      Comments about Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black:

      Great compost bin, easy to spin. We've had trouble with rodents in the past, so this one keeps the critters out. The instructions do advise 75% lawn clippings to 25% kitchen waste, and this turns out to be true. Too many fruits & veggies makes for a too-wet composting mixture, even in our dry climate. So don't use for just kitchen scraps, add lawn clippings, too.

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      • Family Older Kids

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Works fast.

      By trubleu

      from south bend, indiana

      About Me Midrange Shopper

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Assemble

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Outdoors

        Comments about Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black:

        I bought this composter to augment my traditional bins and speed up composting for the summer. It turned out to be a smart buy.

        I am impressed with how quickly compost happens in the Tumbleweed. The first batch of fresh raw materials composted in a matter of weeks. I am now composting the material from my slower bins with it. My plants love all the extra feeding.

        It does get more difficult to turn the bin when it's full, but it sure beats turning a pile the regular way with a pitchfork.

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Simple design and easy to use.

        By Bigbear

        from Puget Sound area, Washington State

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Durable
        • Easy To Assemble

        Cons

        • Possible rust problem

        Best Uses

        • Outdoors

        Comments about Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black:

        Nice unit, easy to assemble and use. If I could make one change to the design I would put some sort of protectant on the stand where it contacts the ground. Mainly to prevent the tubing from rusting.

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        • Couple No Kids

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Has held up during years of use

        By Compost Lizzie

        from Los Gatos, CA

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to assemble
        • easy to load
        • Keeps animals out

        Cons

        • Hard to turn when full

        Best Uses

        • Used to batch process

        Comments about Tumbleweed 60 Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler - Black:

        I collect my compost in an open bin, and then load it into the Tumbleweed in batches. I fill it once, then when the volume shrinks to about half, I load it up again. I wet the compost down well when I load the Tumbleweed and don't need to add water again (no summer rainfall here).

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