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Simple Compost Tumbler

By Aqiyl Aniys | September 17th, 2022 | Modified - September 17th, 2022

Simple Compost Tumbler

I decided to make compost tumbler to make the mixing and checking my compost easier. My previous bins were stationary and composted my material well, but I wanted to make the mixing process easier.

Previously, I used a shovel to dig down into the compost bin to mix the compost layers I periodically added. I also needed to dig into the compost to check how the compost was decomposing. This could get messy if I had a lot of compost in the compost bin.

Making a tumbler would provide the solution, but I also wanted to keep the process simple. By doing research I found some very nice tumblers. They consisted of a compost bins suspended in the air on stands, and you could rotate the bins.

But I wanted to keep the design as simple as possible, yet fully functional. I only had to be able to turn the compost bin to mix the material.

Tumbler Design

In contrast to America, I am working with a lot of natural materials and sometimes minimal materials in the rural area of Kenya. So I keep that in mind and keep my builds as simple as possible. The only thing I needed was to be able to mix the compost easily.

I didn’t need a stand, and only needed a round container. I used a 100 liter water tank that had a screw-on lid. Then I could add my compost, screw the lid on, turn the compost tumbler on its side, and push the tumbler to mix my compost. Simple.

I also needed to get air into the compost bin. I drilled holes into the bottom, side, and top of the tumbler to allow air to get in and circulate.

Watch my video to see how I made my compost tumbler.

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About Author11: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the book Alkaline Herbal Medicine, the Alkaline Plant Based Diet book, and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to avegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.