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The Ms. Tumbles Compost Tumbler makes composting approachable for gardeners who want an easier alternative to manually mixing organic waste in a traditional compost bin. With a 130-liter / 35-gallon capacity and compact footprint, it’s particularly well suited for small yards, patios, and home gardens.

Instead of digging into a compost pile with a garden fork, simply rotate the ball-style tumbler to mix the materials inside. Regular turning helps distribute kitchen scraps, garden waste, green materials, and brown materials while introducing the oxygen needed to support the composting process.

A large access door provides plenty of room for adding food scraps, leaves, grass clippings, and other appropriate compostable materials. The generous opening also makes it easier to access and remove finished compost when it’s ready for use in garden beds, raised beds, planters, and around landscape plants.

Ms. Tumbles also features a leachate collection system with a drain hose and control valve. The collected liquid should be drained regularly to prevent the composter from overflowing. For garden use, the leachate can be diluted at a ratio of approximately 10 parts water to 1 part leachate to create a liquid compost solution commonly referred to as compost tea.

Made from recycled plastic, the durable rotating barrel is supported by a sturdy stand that keeps the compost tumbler elevated for convenient access and turning. Its enclosed design also provides a cleaner, more contained approach to backyard composting than an open compost pile.

Whether you’re learning how to compost, looking for a compost tumbler for a small yard, or simply want an easier way to turn kitchen and garden waste into useful compost, Ms. Tumbles provides a practical solution for everyday home composting.

Specifications

Capacity: 35 gallons
Color: Black
Material: 100% recycled BPA-free plastic

Features:

● Rotates easily along central axis
● Round design prevents misshaping of wall panels
● Tight panel fit allows for collection of leachate to make compost tea
● Includes drain hose with cut-off valve to drain leachate

Ms. Tumbles

Suggested Retail: $99.99
Dimensions: 24” Diameter x 23” H
Capacity: 35 gal
Weight: 16 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Can I collect leachate and use it for fertilizer? How much should I dilute it?

Yes, the Aerobin 200 & 400 have a leachate tank in the base of the composter. These composters come with a tube with a shut off valve that is connected to the tank and the leachate tea can be easily collected. The leachate tea needs to be diluted with water (1 part leachate tea to 10-15 parts water, for sensitive plants a ratio of 1:20) This can be used to fertilizer your outdoor plants.

Are the Mr. Spin and Ms. Tumbles composters BPA free?

The black parts are made of recycled PP. The green parts are made of 100% virgin plastic.

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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