Best Garden Compost Bins in the UK

Guaranteed4Less 300L Compost Bin looks tough and acts tough.

As the name suggests, this massive bin will be able to accommodate ~300 litres, offering ample space to hold all household and garden waste. Size-wise, the bin adds up to 83 x 61 x 61 centimetres, which is compact enough to fit most gardens without sacrificing too much space.

Made from durable weatherproof plastic, the unit enables year-long use, transforming waste into compost without filling the garden with that horrible, decomposing smell that you don't want there. You can place the bin against the wall to increase heat retention.

From the design standpoint, the unit comes equipped with both this hinged lid and front hatch door, letting you easily fill and empty the garden compost bin. The lid does not close particularly securely though, so we would recommend extra protective measures to make sure that pets are unable to open the bin.

On the upside, you won't need any tools to assemble this unit, meaning you'll be able to put the bin to good use right away.

Bottom line, Guaranteed4Less Compost Bin looks neat and, once put together, is sturdy enough to resist the elements. The bin is roomy and easy to access and its rugged aesthetic will blend into most gardens beautifully.

Blackwall 220L Composter Converter looks pretty unique compared to most compost bins, sporting this cone-shaped profile that's more than different from the compost boxes that we've reviewed here. The profile hasn't been designed for aesthetic purposes alone though.

The push-fit lid that's possible thanks to the bin's cone-like shape is windproof, so you won't have to worry about the lid coming off. In fact, you can twist the lid to lock the top opening, keeping it secure without putting something heavy like rocks to hold the lid down. These locks can be somewhat tricky and might take you some time to get used to but not too tricky to make them inconvenient.

Meanwhile, the front hatch is removable, enabling you to quickly empty the bin and to make sure the compost remains inside when that's necessary.

Construction-wise, the bin has been (pun not intended) made from recycled plastic, meaning that the product's eco-friendliness is off the charts.

Finally, despite the name, the same bin is available with 330 litres capacity.

In short, Blackwall 220L Composter Converter will be able to benefit most gardens, despite its relatively bulky size. Plus, you can purchase a base plate separately to secure the bottom from crawlies.

4smile 300L Garden Composter appears relatively unassuming and even somewhat basic yet the bin's construction is anything but.

Before anything else, the unit comes equipped with ventilation openings, letting the compost breathe enough to prevent the smell inside from becoming unbearable yet making sure that the smell dissipates without contaminating the area. You can choose between navy blue and black colours, but we would recommend going with the latter since darker colours promote heat development, which speeds up the composting progress.

The lid that covers the bin is hinged and stable, providing you not only quick and comfortable access to the wide 61 x 61-centimetre opening and enabling easy filling from above but also making sure that you can close the bin without worrying about the wind. At the same time, the exit hatch lets you pull out the compost without going through the top.

The downside is that this hatch is pretty flimsy, which is unfortunate since the entire construction besides this hatch is made from sturdy and durable plastic that's hard to bend and that does not start chipping off with time.

Aside from the flimsy hatch, this relatively small bin offers excellent value and, for the most part, is good enough to compete with the most expensive bins on the market today.

Deuba Black Garden Composter looks mean, bearing a close resemblance to army equipment, even though the unit is all about pacifism and nurture.

Despite its nurturing disposition though, the plastic construction is weather-resistant enough to protect the waste and make sure the bin is able to withstand sunlight, wind, moisture, and all the elements.

Setting the durable construction aside, the "black" in the name there refers not only to the bin's appearance but also its effectiveness. As dark colours are better at heat development, the unit promotes quick bacterial decomposition and better hummus, taking less time to turn waste into compost than bins with light paintwork.

What's also attractive about this product is its size-to-capacity ratio. Though the unit measures 83 x 72 x 72 centimetres, pretty standard compared to most garden compost bins, its capacity reaches 380 litres, more than you'd expect from this size. Plus, 800-litre, 1200-litre, and 1600-litre bins are optionally available too, though these are designed for catering more commercial gardens.

To sum this up, except for the underwhelming and not especially informative instruction manual, this product is a brilliant compost bin that's able to produce excellent results.

Best4garden 70L Self-Tumbling Composter is there to accommodate small gardens.

As you can probably infer from the "70L" there, the bin's capacity will prove insufficient to aid even most medium-sized gardens. Having said that, the product has its advantages too.

The unimpressive capacity makes sense considering the self-tumbling mechanism that recycles the rubbish. There are these mixing bars inside the chamber that does solid job stimulating and speeding along the composting process with minimal effort. After that, the locking mechanism facilitates the compost heap turning, so all you have to do is load the bin and tumble the heap.

This aeration system accelerates the progress so much that you'll be turning waste into compost within 3-4 weeks, considerably less time than the 8-9 weeks that standard compost bins usually take. Sure, the unit takes ~30 minutes to assemble but that's understandable considering all these mechanisms inside the bin.

Before concluding this thing, the unit's plastic construction is resistant to UV rays and boasts all-season protection, so you can use this composter whenever necessary.

In closing, Best4garden 70L Self-Tumbling Composter accepts less waste but also takes less time to turn that waste into compost, so this is an easy choice to make.