Types of Typical Compost Structures part I



















Compost Tumbler

The Compost Tumbler usually has a drum type unit placed between vertical uprights,
and you manually turn the tumbler or drum.
· Advantages:
Very easy to mix and turn compost materials
· Compost is very well aerated
· Excludes rodents
· Easy to move (mobile)
Disadvantages:
· The Compost Tumbler can be expensive`
· You lose contact with your native soil for microorganisms and earthworms
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