SIMPO Expandable Backyard Outdoor Compost Bin with Stronger Longer Support Rods Easy Setup Large Capacity High Efficiency Fast Compost Maker (500 Gallons)

I like this sort of compost bin, and needed another. The bin wall is thick and sturdy, and the four metal rods help hold the walls upright when it's partly filled. The size is adjustable even when it has compost material in it - just be sure to keep track of all the holding tabs when you take them out. I may paint mine with a bright color, so I don't lose them in the dark compost.At first I thought the 300 gallon size was bigger than I'd need, but have quickly filled it during my winter garden cleanup. Because the tabs holding it together are easy to remove, this bin is easy to roll up and stow when its not needed.

This compost bin was very easy to assemble. It is holding up well with the numerous trees we have in the backyard and the amount of leaves and sticks we have put in it. We are using it for the first time and are excited for what the future holds.

I bought the largest one as it's easy to make smaller. The material is very sturdy and should last many years. But I think the posts are too flimsy so I bought some heavy decorative type fence posts for it.

Bin looks looks heavy duty but rods have joints :/

I got this a summer ago out in Western Washington. Got alot of pine, grass, and invasive blackberries. Turned most of them into an effective pile after about the first year. Just used it as intermediate filler for some new pallet piles because of the speedWould recommend, thinking of getting a few more

Summary: Go bigger than you think - you can make it smaller if needed. I purchased the 500 gal. I recommend this product - USA made by a family business :)Feedback: It’s a little too flexible - I would love to have a thicker mill for more rigidity than using the fiberglass stakes.It will be easy to slide off or move when flipping the pile.Love that our thermometer fits in the holes.My dog can’t access the kitchen scraps that I can now put in the pile because it’s safe from his scrounging. This means I can donate my soil saver composter and keep my kitchen and garden scraps in one pile vs two.

Best alternative to three bins! Just turn over the compost then take the stakes out and move to another spot! Easy peasy! I use it more to store my mulch than compost! I mulch with leaves.

A little annoying to install. Requires two people. Little clips that hold it together fall out too easily. They fell out like 10x when trying to install. We gave up and just cut up the material to make bases for our raised garden beds. Wind will just blow it away since there are no steaks to secure it into the ground. Not recommend if you have domestic animals, raccoons or other small predators near your residence. Can easily be knocked over. Must have secured behind a fence. Would not recommend if your going to build a fence for this product just save your money and get a good composter system of build one your self.