Product Reviews and Ratings - Composters - Backyard Recycler from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 5 ratings)

Located in: Gardening, Composting, Composters

We designed this new composter from the ground up, with an extra-large capacity and an attractive appearance. The Backyard Recycler handles a whopping 20 cubic feet (15-1/2 bushels) of leaves, lawn trimmings, and all kinds of garden and kitchen waste. The galvanized lid tilts up and opens wide for quick loading of bulky materials. For easy access to finished compost, there are 24" W 21" H doors on both front and back.

Attractive design and large capacity

Holds 20 cubic feet

Large doors for easy access to finished compost

This oversize item has an additional $20 shipping charge

More information for the Backyard Recycler

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(5), Capacity(5), Easy assembly(3), Odor free(3)

Best Uses:

Coffee grounds(4), Fruit rinds(4), Kitchen scraps(4), Leaves & brush(4)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

nice looking composter

By Meg from Saint Paul, Minnesota on 4/12/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Capacity

Best Uses:

Coffee Grounds, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backyard Recycler:

I like how it looks, it doesn't stink, and the assembly is easy. The only thing I would change is that I would like it to have a bottom (like maybe screen) and I thought the directions for assembly were a little unclear. Great overall.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Not what I was hoping

By R&M Trinity Lofts

from Durham, NC on 2/22/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Capacity, Easy Assembly

Cons:

Doesn't sift old from new, Not sturdy, Rickety

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backyard Recycler:

The product photos are very misleading. It seems as though there must be some sort of sifting mechanism in between the two compartments (upper and lower halves), since there is a nice pile of fully decomposed compost all by its lonesome in the photo. In reality, the door, when opened, would cause all of the contents to spill out. This composter is basically one large bin without a base and two doors on both sides at the bottom. However it does have a nice hinged top, designed to shed water.

My husband and I had to retro-fit this composter by adding our own sifting device (3/8" chicken wire) inside the middle of the bin. This should help sift broken down material from new material, and actually allow for easy access to finished compost (as implied by the photos).

Considering the price, I would not recommend this product. It seems very fragile and we had to invest much more time/money into its assembly than anticipated, simply because it didn't provide what the photo and vague product description implied.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Husband pleased with gift

By sunshinesgran from Milton, FL on 1/19/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Coffee Grounds, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backyard Recycler:

My husband is very pleased with his gift. He had no trouble with assembly. We both like the easy access doors. Our granddaughter likes to dispose of her fruit peels etc.. Never too young to enjoy gardening etc.... We live in a rural area and the composter blends into the landscape.

[4 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Awsome aplience

By I luv the envirenment from San Jose,CA on 11/30/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Capacity, Composts Quickly, Easy Assembly, Odor Free, Sifts Old From New

Best Uses:

Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backyard Recycler:

I love the backyard recycler. It's easy to make compost! With this applience I really feel like I'm helping the envirenment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Nicest looking composter ever.

By The Collector

from Portland OR on 10/12/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Capacity, Odor Free

Cons:

Challenging to keep moist, Difficult to Aerate

Best Uses:

Coffee Grounds, Ecological Waste Disposal, Fertilizer Production, Fruit Rinds, Kitchen Scraps, Leaves & Brush

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backyard Recycler:

This one is big enough for everything from egg shells to heaps of fall leaves. I realized after ordering that I'll want it to be within easy reach of a hose, since I can't leave the lid open for moistening by rainfall. So I sited it in an open area, but it's so attractive I don't mind. I also like that the finished compost will be available from two sides.

Customer Reviews about the Backyard Recycler at Gardener's Supply Company