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Overview

The AeroQuick Compost Bin combines heavy-duty construction with a smart airflow system designed to support efficient home composting. Unlike basic thin-walled compost bins, the AeroQuick uses substantial 5 mm polypropylene copolymer panels built for long-term outdoor use.

A unique wall design encourages air to move continuously upward along all four sides of the compost bin. This airflow helps create the aerated environment needed for the natural composting process. It also reduces the need for the frequent manual turning associated with a traditional compost pile.

The open-bottom design places composting materials in direct contact with the ground. This allows beneficial microorganisms and worms from the soil to reach the organic material inside and assist with decomposition.

A hinged lid provides convenient access from above and features a sliding lock to help keep the compost bin closed. When your compost is ready, two lower access doors let you reach finished material without emptying the entire bin.

Choose between two sizes based on your household and garden. The compact 77-gallon AeroQuick is an excellent choice for a one- or two-person household, smaller yard, or gardener with moderate amounts of kitchen and garden waste. The substantial 187-gallon AeroQuick provides more than twice the composting capacity for larger households, vegetable gardens, raised bed gardening, and properties that generate larger amounts of leaves, grass clippings, and other compostable yard waste.

The 187-gallon model also includes a base grid. The grid helps deter rodents while maintaining access between the composting material and the soil below. The 77-gallon model maintains its open-bottom design, and a compatible grid can be purchased separately if additional protection is desired.

Made in Austria by JUWEL, the AeroQuick uses UV-stabilized material designed to withstand prolonged outdoor exposure. Whether you’re learning how to compost or need a large compost bin for an established garden, the AeroQuick provides a durable solution for turning everyday organic waste into useful compost.

Specifications

Product Description: Composter with wall panels that encourage airflow
Color: Green
Material: 5 mm thick polypropylene copolymer resin (up to 40% recycled material0> Material is known for impact resistance, toughness, and flexibility.

Features:

● BPA-free
● Lid comes with sliding lock to keep critters out
● Unique wall panel design allows air to flow continuously upwards along all 4 side panels
● Two doors open at the base for compost removal
● Open base allows micro organisms from soil to speed composting
● 187 model includes a soil grid for the base, which helps deter rodent access (optional purchasefor 77 model)
● Material is UV stabilized which helps prevent color fading
● Tested in Sicily to guarantee 15 year lifespan

AeroQuick 77

Suggested Retail: $259.00
Dimensions: 29” x 29” x 32” H
Capacity: 77 gal
Weight: 22 lbs

AeroQuick 187

Suggested Retail: $524.00
Dimensions: 37” x 37” x 43” H
Capacity: 187 gal
Weight: 49 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there no bottom to the composter?

The open base design allows micro organisms and worms from the soil to access the bio mass to speed composting.

How do I keep tunneling rodents out of my compost?

We sell a soil fences/grates that are designed to keep rodents out and allow micro organisms and worms from the soil to access your bio mass to speed composting. Made for any open bottom composter. They are 32″ x 32″ and 38″ x 38″. Or you can put hardware cloth or a wire mesh underneath the composter to keep the rodents for tunneling into the composter.

A critter chewed a hole in the side of my composter, what should I do?

We sell replacment parts for the composters. Contact our customer service (512) 407-8500 or fill out the “Contact Us” form on the bottom of this page. If rodents are a problem you can wrap hardware cloth around the bottom and sides if you need. Putting the Aerobin on a solid base also prevents the rodents for getting to the bottom edge where they can start chewing.

Do I need to add water to my composter?

The material in your composter should be as damp as a wrung out sponge. You should be able to squeeze a handful of it and it should hold together. If it doesn’t, it’s too dry and you need to add more nitrogen rich materials ie, vegetable scraps with a high water content. If you live in a hot dry climate you may have to sprinkle water in your compost bin from time to time to maintain the moisture level.

The material in my composter is not breaking down.

When adding material to your composter, premix your brown and green material together before adding it to your composter. This way you have a diverse and balanced mix of organic material. Nitrogen rich items such as green grass clippings, coffee grounds and chicken manure can be a catayst for composting.

The material in my composter is not breaking down.

When adding material to your composter, premix your brown and green material together before adding it to your composter. This way you have a diverse and balanced mix of organic material. Nitrogen rich items such as green grass clippings, coffee grounds and chicken manure can be a catayst for composting.

Can I compost human waste or dog waste?

No, the average backyard composter does not get hot enough to kill pathogens that can cause disease. Feces from grass-eating animals, such as cows, chickens, or rabbits, is ok, but it has to “cure” for several months, or they will burn your plants.

There are a lot of fruit flies/gnats in my compost is there anything I can do?

Insects in and around your compost are considered normal. The help breakdown compost. Fruit flies/gnats have a 1–3-month breeding season and are attracted to compost for a food source and breeding environment. They will disappear after that. It’s a normal part of aerobic composting. You can make the compost inaccessible to fruit flies/gnats by covering the top layer of compost with about 1″ of grass clippings or by using some old towels. Leave the cover off for 10 minutes or so to allow them to leave because they can’t access the food source.

Do I need to turn the compost?

Turning your compost is not strictly necessary; however, it will speed up the decomposition and ensure an even breakdown of material. If you have a tumbling composter like the Mr. Spin or Ms. Tumbles, rotate the tumbler a couple of times a week.

What are Juwel composters made of?

Polypropylene, JUWEL Aeroquick composters are safe to use and comply to the actual highest standards (REACH) of chemical safety.

I need a replacement part. How can I get it?

Contact customer service at Exaco, we sell replacment parts for the composters. Call Exaco Customer Service (512) 407-8500 or click the “contact us” button on the bottom of this page.

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