Product overview
Whether you’re a keen organic gardener, an earth-conscious home-maker, or an average Kiwi family looking to go a bit greener, a handy compost bin is a must-have for any backyard. Recycling your kitchen waste and grass clippings through composting is a cost-effective way to boost the quality and microbiota of your soil, making your garden more productive and easier to work with.
This 435L bin is a great size for busy kitchens or hungry gardens. Designed for easy use, the large top lid allows easy access, but closes securely to keep in odours and keep out insects and animals. The bottom doors lift up on each side, so you can easily scoop out your compost or let in extra air. Side vents in the body give optimal air circulation, for faster composting.
Built for the outdoors, it’s durable and weather-proof, so your compost stays warm and damp, without getting soggy in the rain. Made from 90% recycled plastic, the bin is also UV protected, so not only will the beneficial bacteria in your compost be safe from sunlight, your bin will last for years out in the elements. Try it now – it’ll grow on you.
FEATURES
• Easy-access top lid and doors
• Snap-lock bottom doors
• Air vents
• Durable and weather-proof
• 90% recycled plastic
• 1 Year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: 435L
Colour: Black
Materials: Recycled plastic
Carton dimensions: 80.5 x 73 x 23cm
Gross weight: 12.2kg
Net weight: 11.2kg
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Questions and answers
Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 reviewsDoes what it says.
about 1 month ago
2021-04-14T23:25:35+00:00It’s a large, square bin with a flip top lid. Happy to take all my garden compost without quarrel. The flip top lid will hopefully prevent the flying lid situation that Wellington wind offers on a regular basis - much to the annoyance of the neighbours - and weirdly eventually led to the complete disappearance of the previous lid....perhaps will be found in another galaxy one day. So far so good. New lid remains in place. It was relatively easy to put together (although I’d recommend doing it in the garden as it was quite large to maneuver out of the house and into position once we’d constructed it....yes, should have known better).
Aerated Compost Bin 435L
3 months ago
2021-02-16T21:33:49+00:00Easy to assemble, instructions could be more complete. the lid latch does not hold well as the bin expands in the heat/sun and releases have to put a weight on lid to keep it down,
Good
4 months ago
2021-01-23T22:32:39+00:00Put together ok but lid doesn’t stay shut- not sure if it’s because ground a bit uneven the red “latch” thing needs improving?
Deserves 5 stars
5 months ago
2020-12-10T02:19:40+00:00Great product easy to assemble.
Compost bin works
5 months ago
2020-12-09T06:56:33+00:00Great compost bin, nice, big & strong. Easy to put together if instructions followed step by step. The hinges, I think, have popped out but I can't check 'cos it's full. Other than that its great.
Its ok but....
5 months ago
2020-12-07T23:19:26+00:00The bin is a good size and seems quite sturdy. However, I found it hard to put it together on my own and the instructions a little vague. The hinge and latch setup looks like a definite weak spot and I don't expect them to last long.
Compost bin
5 months ago
2020-12-06T17:55:06+00:00Good sized bin, easy to assemble and seems fairly sturdy.
One month in
6 months ago
2020-11-10T21:41:59+00:00Very straightforward to assemble. Looks nice and is working well. Naturally will have to wait for the compost time on the green waste.
Compost Bin
7 months ago
2020-10-29T19:40:01+00:00Very good - would purchase again strong and fits together well!
Compost Bin
11 months ago
2020-07-02T21:49:58+00:00Well packaged. Easily put together by my 13 year old grandson, and now looks smart in the back yard.
Aerated compost bin 435L
11 months ago
2020-06-22T10:25:01+00:00Really easy to put together, not flimsy like some compost bins, I like the fact that it makes things in the garden look tidy. Hope to eventually purchase two more bins. I have put mesh at the bottom before placing the compost bin on top so vermin can’t get into the bin when I add food scraps.
Compost bin
11 months ago
2020-06-17T19:20:53+00:00Perfect for what I need and easy to put together
Compost bin
11 months ago
2020-06-15T19:38:54+00:00A little tricky to assemble, needs two pairs of hands but once in place it is solid, easy to use and appears to be working well.
Great Bin
about 1 year ago
2020-03-21T19:17:14+00:00Have just bought our second bin. Nice and big, sturdy and look tidy in the garden.
Aerated Compost Bin 435L
about 1 year ago
2020-03-17T20:25:08+00:00When the wind blows towards the lid, it clips open. Can you provide a locking mechanism to prevent this from happening?
Great Product!
about 1 year ago
2020-03-11T21:52:41+00:00We're very happy with this compost bin... good value, easy to put together and does the job described.
Aerated Compost Bin
about 1 year ago
2019-12-01T20:42:17+00:00I chose this bin as it was bigger and sturdier than the ones at other shops. Worth the extra cost as I think it will last longer than the others. Easy to assemble and the lid flicks up. Have had one lot of compost from it and very happy with the result. A good tip is to put it on top of a wire mesh to stop and mice or rats burrowing in.
Compost Bin
about 1 year ago
2019-11-12T19:37:02+00:00Good size and easy to put together. Lid keeps popping open so need to wedge shut with a bit of wood but other then that all good.
Great for the Price
about 1 year ago
2019-11-03T00:31:39+00:00Overall I am happy with the compost bin because of the size, ease of assembly and the very good price (for the size of bin). My only negative is that the straps that hold the spring loaded lid are not strong enough or particularly well designed. One snapped within a week and the other kept pulling back through the retaining slot. I have cobbled together a solution so that both straps are holding - for now at least.
One will never be enough, buy two...
about 1 year ago
2019-10-29T00:33:24+00:00Love my compost bin. Quick easy to assemble and sturdy enough in the exposed area where it's placed. Perfect size for my expanding garden. Only problem is that I should have bought one ages ago. Looking forward to opening the bottom hatch and using all the goodness.
Looks good, high quality materials, time will tell
about 1 year ago
2019-10-27T03:48:51+00:00Ordering and delivery good. Design looks good, quality of plastic and its moulding is good, unpacking easy and no missing parts. Assembly of the components was easy, but owed more to DIY than instructions, which are pictorial (no words), too small to be easily seen and confusing, e.g. "D-1pc" (the lid latch) is shown as tiny, about ¼ the size of "C-4pc", when in fact D is about 10 times larger than C, which puzzled me for a while. The pieces fit together well and those required to snap in snap without problems, testifying to moulding quality. Time will tell whether the compost is good. If yes, we will buy another.
compost bin
about 1 year ago
2019-10-16T21:17:27+00:00really easy to put together though the instuctions pamphlet was really blurry. Good product
Best Value Compost Bin
about 1 year ago
2019-10-12T20:24:47+00:00looked everywhere, and this is the best compost bin on the market, and great value for money.
Great bin - even for newbies
about 1 year ago
2019-09-05T20:21:01+00:00Huge bin, great value for money. Arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. Well aerated and sturdy construction. Perfect for home composting.
Compost bin
about 1 year ago
2019-09-02T19:29:33+00:00Great - lid doesn’t stay shut all the time
Great compost bin
about 1 year ago
2019-08-26T19:19:03+00:00This is our second compost bin and is great! Excellent quality and easy to put together. Will look at purchasing another one :)
Satisfied Purchase
about 1 year ago
2019-08-20T02:16:49+00:00Best value for money in comparison to other bins we have used or considered buying. Best size and also most sturdy option we found. Easy to put together and easy to use. Visually non offensive. We originally purchased two of these, we will be purchasing one more :)
Solid
about 1 year ago
2019-07-23T22:35:50+00:00Solid with a great lid.
Compost Bin
about 1 year ago
2019-06-16T00:08:33+00:00First of all the bins arrived so quickly. The guy who put the order through for me over the phone was very helpful. My husband said 9 out of 10 for ease of making. They are a great size for keen gardeners and are very solid and sturdy. We were very impressed with them.
Second time around
over 2 years ago
2019-05-15T19:58:28+00:00This is the second one of these I have purchased. Best value and size around!
Compost bin
over 2 years ago
2019-04-23T00:52:47+00:00I bought my first compost bin 6 months ago and needed a second bin. No hesitation in buying the very same model, says it all I guess
Good Bin
over 2 years ago
2019-04-17T19:56:16+00:00I am happy about the bin. I bought about a month back. So far so good. When assembling had some difficulty on clip sides sometimes not holding properly. I had to use some glue to make it steady. But overall good bin.
Compost Bin
over 2 years ago
2019-01-13T07:30:56+00:00Works as described no problems in assembly thanks
Compost Bin
over 2 years ago
2019-01-12T06:46:11+00:00Very easy to put together although spring loaded lid hinges can be a bit tricky. Clean tidy and unobtrusive in a corner of the back yard. So good that I bought another one.
Compost Bin 435 L
over 2 years ago
2018-12-25T07:27:17+00:00I'm happy with the product, not hard to put together..Its pretty robust as well
Just what I expected
over 2 years ago
2018-12-06T07:34:02+00:00It was a prompt delivery and just what I expected. Good trade.
Aerated Compost Bin 435L
over 2 years ago
2018-12-03T08:49:21+00:00In the real world it does need a DIY approach and a in the soil wooden foundation for it to be fastened to
Compost bin
over 2 years ago
2018-10-30T06:39:09+00:00Easy to assemble, good size, fast delivery
Aerated Compost Bin 435L
over 2 years ago
2018-10-09T05:39:09+00:00I found the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Only problem I encountered was getting the lid in place.
Happy Customer
over 2 years ago
2018-09-23T11:26:16+00:00Solid Compost Bin and easy to put together. Large enough to put all the lawn clippings in. Thanks Trade Tested
435ltr compost bin
over 2 years ago
2018-08-31T16:37:15+00:00Easy to assemble, good size for our household, hoping it can keep out vermin but not tested yet. much tidier than an open bin.
compost bin
over 2 years ago
2018-08-08T13:32:43+00:00Good product, Good price,easy to put together, Good all round
Very happy
over 2 years ago
2018-07-28T16:49:13+00:00I researched for quite awhile before making my purchase. I love my bin! It arrived super fast, was easy to assemble (I had a tiny bit of trouble with the back lid catches but they are solid & once in will stay in).I like it because it's wide & not too high. It holds heaps & the lid is so easy to open compared to many others. I will be buying another when this one is full up.
Aerated Compost Bin 435L
over 2 years ago
2018-06-28T15:22:41+00:00This didn't take 2 mid-70s year-olds too long to put together. The print on the A4 instruction sheet was a bit blurry (as if it might have been a copy of a copy of copy... But it works well. Really like the lid.
compost bin
over 3 years ago
2018-05-09T07:37:06+00:00Does the job
Aerated compost bin
over 3 years ago
2018-05-08T07:39:41+00:00Excellent and easy to use.I am well pleased.
Compost bin
over 3 years ago
2018-01-07T11:36:54+00:00Aerated compost bin. The instructions for putting it together are abysmal. I'm an intelligent 70 year and an experienced gardener old but I don't have the experience or the strength to work it out. It may be a a great bin but I fear it will never be put to the test!
Bigger is better
over 3 years ago
2017-10-30T19:38:58+00:00I bought and easily assembled this bin. Its giant capacity means I can put all the lawn clippings in, rather than spread them on the garden making a mess. The big opening lid lifts with its spring allowing easy access even with one hand .Yes, I am telling my friends and family . Happy Jim ..:::..
Just what the doctor ordered!
over 4 years ago
2017-02-21T11:57:06+00:00Fast delivery, good instructions, easy to assemble! I wish we'd bought one years ago. It's made our compost area look posh.
Neat and tidy
over 4 years ago
2017-02-14T11:29:08+00:00Very happy with the compost bin..easy to put together and great to have a rodent pest free unit.
A great garden addition...
over 4 years ago
2017-02-08T11:53:05+00:00Well built, readily assembled & very robust with a spring release lid that makes it very easy to open when you arrive with an armload of prunings. It's too early to tell of the composting results but initial impressions are very favourable... time will tell.
Easy to put together
over 4 years ago
2016-11-15T14:16:19+00:00Simply, light & does the job.
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