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Overview

The Aerobin composter is built for gardeners who want a reliable, high-performance composting system that works year-round. Designed with ease and results in mind, it uses advanced engineering to support healthy organic breakdown while integrating seamlessly into your garden routine.

At its core is a patented internal “lung” or aeration tube that draws in fresh air and releases warm gases naturally, promoting aerobic composting without the need to turn or mix the contents, and it doesn’t even need sun exposure.

Double-walled insulation in both side panels and lid keeps internal temperatures high even in cooler weather, accelerating decomposition and reducing odors. Finished compost is conveniently accessed via the lower side doors, and a built-in leachate tank with a hose and tap captures nutrient-rich compost “tea” for use as a plant fertilizer.

Because the Aerobin handles many of the key composting variables—airflow, temperature, moisture—it frees you up to focus on what matters: adding kitchen and garden waste and harvesting high-quality compost. Whether you’re supporting raised beds, vegetable plots, or container gardens, the Aerobin delivers dependable performance, helping you grow more productively and sustainably.

Credit: Urban Window Farmer

Specifications

Color: Green Gray
Material: Virgin polypropylene & high-density polyethylene

Features:

● Insulated
● No turning/work required
● Lid has hooks to hang from side of bin
● Two doors open at the base for compost removal
● Closed system strongly deters rodent access
● Reservoir at base collects leachate for “compost tea”
● Drain hose with cutoff valve allows leachate drainage
● Patented lung system “self-aerates” the compost, and eliminates need for turning
● Thick double-wall sides with polystyrene retain heat year-round
● Processes compost quickly and with extremely minimal maintenance!Effortless, year-round composting for the serious gardener. The Aerobin turns kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich compost with minimal effort and no turning.

Aerobin 200

Suggested Retail: $315.00
Dimensions: 20” x 20” x 46" H
Capacity: 55 gal
Weight: 30 lbs

Aerobin 400

Suggested Retail: $449.00
Dimensions: 29” x 29” x 47” H
Capacity: 111 gal
Weight: 50 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.

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.

Can I compost human waste or dog waste?

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

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