Urban Compost Tumbler

Here at urban compost tumbler I am gradually looking at all aspects of the compost bin tumbler. I now want to turn my attentions to where the urban compost tumbler should be sited. Siting a tumbling compost bin may not seem like a very important topic, but if you want to take full advantage of the fast speed that the tumbling compost bin can create compost, the siting of it is very important.

It is well worth considering this carefully before you begin to fill the composting tumbler as many of the models will be very difficult to move once they have begun to be filled. Apart from an aesthetic point of view, there are a few other factors that should determine exactly where you place your urban compost tumbler. We shall get to those in a minute. First I want to give a few tips on what are the best rotating compost bins.

When choosing a compost tumbler always go for a dark color if possible. Black or dark green composting tumblers are the best as they will absorb more heat and therefore the contents will turn in to compost that much more quickly.

Also, as stated previously, ensure you get a model that is suitable for you. If you are of a small or petite build then you may find a horizontal model will make your life much easier. The horizontal composting tumbler will be much easier to rotate, which is at the heart of how the tumbling composter works.

Now, on to the siting of the rotating compost bin:

Where To Site An Urban Compost Tumbler

Whether or not you are new to composting, you are probably as surprised as I was when I first discovered how quickly the compost bins for urban or country settings can produce compost. They really can create it very fast indeed, if given the right conditions. I have already stated what I think is the best composter, especially for the money, so lets see how we can get the most out of this, or any other urban compost tumbler.

• Convenience is always an issue. Weigh up the different ways in which you use the tumbling compost bin and site it accordingly. If you primarily fill it from kitchen scraps then site it near to the kitchen. If it is primarily filled with waste vegetable matter from the garden or veg plot then it may be better sited close to those areas. It is simple considerations like this that make our work easier. The abundant earth site has some very good pointers about the use of the urban compost tumbler if you would like even more information. Decide on this in advance and place your urban compost tumbler as close to the main source of your organic waste as possible.
• As well as taking the previous point in to consideration, try to combine it with this siting tip if at all possible. PLACE IT IN THE SUN. Composting always happens quicker at higher temperatures. This is part of the reason why the comost tumbler makes compost so quickly. Every time you rotate it you are spreading the heat that builds up when matter decays evenly. A high temperature will activate the contents quickly. If you can place your rotating compost bin somewhere nice and warm it will compost quicker. If you place it in a densely shaded area the contents will be much cooler and will take longer to turn in to quality compost. There really will be a marked difference. Keep the contents warm by siting the compost tumbler somewhere where it can at least get partial sun when it is available and it will work a lot quicker. Low temperatures, such as in winter, will slow down the composting rate, so it is especially important to site it in a sunny spot at the cooler times of the year.

These few simple points, often overlooked, may mean the difference between your urban compost tumbler being a very quick way of making compost, or a purchase that you are not getting the maximum benefit from. Make your life easy by siting the urban compost tumbler near to your source of organic waste and in a nice sunny spot.