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Finally, Urban Gardeners Now Have a Fast,
City-Friendly Way to Compost

Most efficient and safest composter compost bin tumbler
on the market today.

New Urban Compost Tumbler™ with its Patented Aeration System!
Makes Compost in Weeks, Not Months, with Revolutionary Central Aeration System; Works 90% Faster, Requires 75% Less Effort

 


Composter that "REDUCES" composting
EFFORTS by 75% & composter TIME BY 90%.

Composting has been gaining popularity for good reason, but it can be highly impractical for gardeners who have limited yard space and live in urban areas. The open compost heaps commonly used in rural locations can lead to serious problems with pests and unpleasant odors, and many municipalities and homeowners' associations have banned them entirely.

Sealed tumblers solve these two problems, but most of them prevent sufficient air from entering the container and mixing with materials, slowing down the process by as much as 90 percent and forcing home gardeners to wait several months before refuse becomes usable compost.
 

  • EASE OF USE, No Constant Turning of Compost Piles

  • PATENTED CENTRAL AERATION SYSTEM for faster composting time... OXYGEN. Can make compost in as little as 13 days with the proper compost materials. The normal is 4 to 6 weeks.
    Please see addional info below on making compost with UCT*

  • LOW MAINTENANCE, No Cranks and Rollers to get clogged up & No metal parts to rust.

  • KID & PEST PROOF, Fully Enclosed, Off-the-Ground Unit. The unit is securely sealed, effectively protecting pets and small children from the potentially harmful effects of decomposing fruits, vegetables and kitchen waste.

  • AVOIDS ODOR problems with most Composting Piles

  • AIDS IN MOISTURE CONTROL in Excessively Dry or Rainy Climates

  • PROVIDES INSULATION to Aid Heating of Compost

  • The barrel is attractively designed to fit the limited yard space common in urban areas.

  • Made of 100 percent recycled food grade plastic,  UCT9 consists of a barrel mounted vertically on an A-frame stand that keeps it well above ground for easy hand rotation.

  • The UCT9 also features a patented break-up bar and baffles to aid in the mixing process. Working in combination, these features help ensure that materials are thoroughly mixed in the tumbler, thus effectively preventing "balling up" and ensuring high quality, useable composting in a matter of weeks rather than months.

  • The UCT9 is black in color to maximize heat absorption and further speed the process of turning refuse into useable compost. The tumbler's aboveground design and a special spigot and receptacle permit easy collection and storage of the nutrient rich fertilizing "compost tea" prized by many gardeners and horticulturists.

  • The UCT9 comes with a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship.

These units are made of 100% recycled plastic, 55% post-consumer and 45% post-industrial. They are Food Grade and UV protected.

Capacities:
  9.5 cu. ft.
  7.6 bushels
  71 gallons

Weight: 61 lbs.

Dimensions:
  height:  43"
  width:    33"
  length:  34.25"

Ground space needed:
  43" x 35"

Warranty: 10-years

assembly instructions (html)


Recycled commodities barrel is made of 5/16" UV Protected Plastic (Food Grade). Stand is of TREX® deck which is made from recycled stretch film, paper and plastic grocery bags. The entire unit is made of 95% recycled materials. Manufactured by D&P Industries.

For Compost Bins Comparison & Rating Chart - The capabilities, capacity or cost of a composter is of little value if the buyer does not use the composter. People unfamiliar with composting frequently do not understand the importance of aeration of their compost thereby underestimating the value of ease of use.

Domestic shipments are made via FedEx ground service and typically ship within 1-2 working days from the time an order is received from Redmond, OR. After a product ships, it typically takes 4-5 days travel time to the East Coast and 2-3 day to the West Coast states.


When a product ships, the FedEx system automatically issues an email to the customer giving the tracking number. Please allow at least 5 days from the time you place the order before making inquires regarding orders. When making an inquiry, it is important to include the full name of the person who ordered it.

30-DAY GUARANTEED satisfaction or your money back ... UNCONDITIONAL

*You will get the best results by gathering up enough varied material and loading the UCT all at once. While it is ok to add material to the UCT as it becomes available, be aware if you do, the overall composting time will take much longer and you will not get the same concentrated heating of the compost batch if you add the material too slowly. Also, continuing to add material to the UCT can be deceptive since the volume of composting materials can drop rapidly. Be careful not to keep putting material in until it is too heavy to easily turn the barrel. Depending on the materials used and particle sizes, it is not uncommon to have a fully loaded UCT weighing 100 lbs or more - compost down to 20 lbs that is about 12" to 15" deep in the bottom of the composter. Empty the compost out and start a new batch… don't just keep adding material. The principle behind the UCT is to fill it all at once and produce a compost batch fast… empty and repeat the process... not to keep loading it with material to create a larger batch. A lot of small batches faster is the key to effectively using the UCT. It can do larger batches but it will take much longer and any tumbler can become too heavy for some people to comfortably turn. Composting with the UCT: Once the unit is filled, screw on the lid and let it sit. At lease weekly, rotate the tumbler 2 or 3 times in each direction - daily rotation is even better. Remember that oxygen is the key to rapid composting. Especially during the first week or so, check to be sure that the material was not packed so tight that it is not mixing when tumbled. If the material can't move around enough to allow fresh oxygen into the mix, composting will be slower. Remember to keep an eye on moisture content. If the material becomes too dry, add water. If it becomes too wet, remove the lid until it dries some. Having two or more UCT's works even better. In effect, you double your capacity with two units and cut your composting time in half. Two units allow you to either load twice as much at one time if you have a lot of material, or to load a unit every 1-2 weeks to have a more even flow of finished compost ready for use.

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