Ratings & Reviews for FCMP Outdoor 37 Gallon Elevated Dual Chamber Tumbling Garden Composter BinBlack

37 Plastic Tumbler

Instruction on putting it together helped a log but be sure to identify parts before you start. some parts, like the bottom legs can be put on backwards but you'll find out quick. Since it leaks make sure you have a mat underneath it. Have fun.

Tumbler

Pretty easy to put together all the parts were present had to go to web site as I’m not sure who put the booklet together but didn’t make too much sense,now it’s sit and wait time to see if it makes great compost or not sure if it’s worth the money but what isn’t expensive today

composter works

good mixing of organics with garden-ready compost in a few weeks - better when weather is hot; place in as much sun-exposed area as possible

Follow the instructions

Despite some objections, if you follow the directions provided and the online instructions, you should have no problem putting this together. A second pair of hands helps, but is not crucial. Don't forget to retighten all the hardware after assembly.

Excellent starter composter

I read the reviews that said this was tricky to put together but I found it wasn’t at all. They have a webpage that gives more detailed instructions that were super easy to follow. I put it together by myself and it really didn’t take me long. I was worried that I would need help, I was fine by myself. Yes, there are a lot of screws which took time but really it wasn’t that hard.

Good composter but frustrating assembly.

This composter comes flat in a box and has to be completely assembled. It’s a two person job. There are eight panels each with seven tiny screws and nuts that must be assembled in the correct order. There is a center dividing wheel that needs to stay in a groove. The whole thing wobbles until enough panels are in place to offer stability. The enclosed instructions are minimal. The YouTube video helps a little. Once assembled it’s not bad and does the job of composting.

Small but handy

Assembly was easy enough for a handy person. Because the pieces fit together and no sealer is recommended, liquid from the composting process drips on the outside of the bin and the ground. Fortunately I have ours on dirt away from the house.

Good Product

The product was received ahead of the estimated delivery date. The instructions were easy to follow, and the product was easy to put together

Good run

Mine has started coming apart after 10 - 12 years in the Texas sun and a whole lot of compost. I don't see anything on the market that looks better. This time I plan to split the lid, so when I'm dumping it doesn't stick out between the legs and prevent me from spinning and shaking the barrel. I agree with others it would be better if the sides had a 1/3 panel that slid open to stick a hoe in and pull everything out.

Compost Bin

Many people commented how hard it was to put together. The instructions leave out 1 piece of critical information. (Go to the website to be clear.) Line up 7 holes before beginning with section 1 (Piece “A”) or it will not go together.

So far, so good!

Assembly went pretty smoothly. I watched a YouTube video before getting started. Turning the tumbler is quite easy and I'm excited to see the "black gold" that becomes of the materials I put in! When it comes time to empty, I plan on putting a bin or something underneath to catch the contents. My dad was inspired and got a tumbler of his own as well! Happy composting!