Garden Compost Bin from BPA Free Material, Dual Rotating Outdoor Composting Tumblers (43 Gallon,Black)

Easy Assembly - only trouble was I didn't have enough screws and I couldn't find an exact match at the hardware store. But I contacted the seller and got a prompt polite response and what I needed arrived in a week. In the meantime, I used the other side to get started - the side where all the panels were snugly attached. I expected a real assembly hassle from the scary reviews, but the pieces snap together before you have to add the screws. And the inner panel was pretty easy, too. Try it both ways before locking it in. It fits better one way with the 'teeth' of the circle fitting into the panel links. I actually didn't find the videos added any info, but I watched them before assembling. I counted everything first and had my screwdriver handy. I relied on the images in the booklet. Yes, there were unanswered questions, but pretty easy to figure out what works best. It did take me a few hours, but I did it on my own and took a few breaks - I didn't need extra help - and I'm a senior citizen - I'm not particularly handy or mechanical. So, if I can do it, I'm sure you'll be fine. All you need is a little patience.I love the look and operation of the composter. To address some concerns I read about: I don't need a handle to turn the barrel. The baffles create easy places for a handhold. Also I read complaints of the small openings. I was concerned that the openings were as pictured with the panels slid halfway off. I didn't know until I opened the box that you can slide the panels all the way out. The full opening is as tall as one panel's width and as long as half the barrel. (See photos of the full opening) Not as big an opening as the open barrel I was using before, but it's functional. As to water dripping out, consider that you might not have the right mix of green to brown stuff. Not enough leaves or paper perhaps? Anyway, I've tried getting the barrel to leak and it wouldn't. It's pretty well sealed. I love the steam that greets me when I open it to check on it - showing it's working! It works much quicker than the open air model I used before. And I love having the second half available to start a new batch while waiting for the first one to finish.A LOT of families are composting now and many models are out of stock. I did a lot of research and this one is highly rated. It is priced well above where it was priced before the pandemic. But I was so happy to find this model in stock; Lowe's is still out of them. And the price seemed pretty fair enough, especially when I realized assembly, although time-consuming, really wasn't difficult.I'm very happy with this composter and bet you'll love it, too.

It might be the best composter known to man, but the instructions are so vague and senseless I haven't got it put together yet. They just say "assemble part A to part B". OK...how?..with what?.. what's part A anyway?..you just have to use your own judgement and assume it goes together with these screws in those holes, because they sure don't tell you anything.I'll try to finish tomorrow, it's getting dark now. And If my arms were 4 feet long so I could reach inside to thread the nuts on the screws while holding the screw with a screwdriver it would not be nearly as hard, but they're not. And if you had a helper it would make it easier too, but I do not.But, after leaving it and finishing the next morning I got that last screw in with no problems. And the bin itself seems sturdy enough, but the stand seems kind of flimsy, so we'll see.

Good quality material used. No missing parts or fasteners. Packed well. Quick on time delivery.

Item as described. Starting my first compost ever!

I researched a number of options. This seemed like the best option for the price. I also wanted something off the ground because I didn't want to worry about mice or squirrels getting into it.My husband was able to put it together by himself in a few hours. He said there were a few parts that would have been easier/faster with a second person, but he didn't want to wait for me to get home from work.I like having the two separate compartments so we can have two batches going at the same time.Minor drawbacks, which others mentioned:- The doors are a little small, but just something to keep in mind when filling... we cut up watermelon rinds smaller to fit in or broke up branches more to get them in. Not a big deal.- The compartments are a little small for how much food and yard waste we have, but that depends on what you eat and how big your yard is of course.It did get surprisingly heavy as it got more full, even though I only filled each compartment about half way. My husband didn't always end up spinning it in a full turn since it would roll back a little from the weight. But, easy fix if you pay attention to where it ends up once you turn it. I just turned it a little farther than where it needed to be.The other reviews and YouTube videos were helpful in knowing how to maintain a healthy level for creating the compost. (I'm a newbie at this.) I did need to add in a bit of water at some points since I don't have a fully shady space in my yard, so I think it overheated at some points. There were some fruit flies and ants getting into it. Fruit flies meant I needed more dry stuff like leaves, newspapers, and paper towels. I wasn't worried about the ants.I am considering of getting a second one next season, which is a testament to how much I like it!