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FreeGarden Compost Bin

Model # EWC-30|Store SKU # 1000790099

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Overview

Model # EWC-30 Store SKU # 1000790099

Compost Happens "The Free Garden EARTH compost bin is an efficient, durable, and economical tool that saves money and provides many benefits for homeowners and gardeners. Manufactured of 100% recycled content, its single-unit main body construction means no difficult assembly, and no structural integrity issues over time or in extreme weather conditions. The animal and pest resistant lid twists for variable ventilation control, and covers a large 19.5 (49.5 cm)opening that offers easy, generous access to add material and maintain the pile.

  1. Large 11 cubic feet capacity
  1. No assembly required Free Garden EARTH Compost bin ready to use
  1. Twist locking lid
  1. Single Body design virtually no maintenance with proper ventilation
  1. Adjustable upper Body Vents to regulate airflow
  1. Free Garden EARTH comes complete with metal grounding pegs, Composting Guide booklet

Manual

  1. Instructions_1000790099.pdf

The Home Depot will provide an accessible format of PDFs upon request. Please contact us at
1-800-628-0525.

Specifications

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in inches)
28.0
Assembled Height (in inches)
35.0
Assembled Weight (in lbs)
18.0
Assembled Width (in inches)
32.0
Packaged Depth (in inches)
32
Packaged Height (in inches)
34
Packaged Weight (In lbs)
23
Packaged Width (in inches)
28

Warranty / Certifications

Enviro World Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a one year period.

Customer Reviews

Compost BinFreeGarden Compost BinCompost Happens "The Free Garden EARTH compost bin is an efficient, durable, and economical tool that saves money and provides many benefits for homeowners and gardeners. Manufactured of 100% recycled content, its single-unit main body construction means no difficult assembly, and no structural integrity issues over time or in extreme weather conditions. The animal and pest resistant lid twists for variable ventilation control, and covers a large 19.5 (49.5 cm)opening that offers easy, generous access to add material and maintain the pile.
FreeGarden
1000790099
CAD982025-04-02
The Home Depot Canada
Compost Bin is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 463.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of Heat I bought two of these a month ago. I figured once I filled up the first, I could use it to store the compost in until I needed it while I continued filling up the second. I have had open compost cages in the past, but this is my first composter that is completely closed up (with the exception of the air vents), including a lid to keep out the critters. The one huge difference I found is that because of its black exterior and lid, it gets very hot inside. This is not a bad thing, but I find I am constantly adding water to keep it from drying out. Aside from this, I absolutely love this product and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to start composting.
Date published: 2017-07-25
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not pest resistant Raccoons got into it the very first night through the bottom door. I'm seeing if balancing a brick on top of the door will help so that it can't be slid up. Not ideal and I'm very disappointed. Thia should have been an obvious part of designing it. I followed all the instructions for installation. Guess they've never met raccoons in my area. They're smart.
Date published: 2020-05-08
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Meh, average. Excellent size but a bit flimsy, the lid is difficult to remove and I'm betting that in the winter it'll be impossible to open up, and the bottom "door" doesn't seal properly...but I waited over a month for this to be delivered to store so I've made my own modifications to make it more useable so I don't have to wait for another one.
Date published: 2021-05-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good buy Easy to use, I like that the lid can lock in place so it doesn’t fly away in the wind. I’m satisfied with it.
Date published: 2021-06-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Compost Bin is a winner! love that it is a one piece unit, no assembly required but more importantly it is very sturdy
Date published: 2019-07-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by from composter Very easy to set up and use. The only issue is the lid is a bit of a pain to get on and off.
Date published: 2019-08-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy set up and use, but not pest resistant This is a great starter compost bin and really easy to set up. The top lid can be a bit finicky but I haven't had any issues with it being opened by pests. The bottom hatch, however, is easy peasy for racoons. I tried a few different things to keep it closed but nothing worked. In the end, I screwed the door shut. Not my preferred solution but the only thing that kept the racoons out. Overall, a good bin, but not pest-proof.
Date published: 2020-06-12
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Compost Bin looks good does not help. The compost bin is easy to put together, light weight. Looks good. Since it is relatively easy for an animal to dig under the bottom, I put pavers around the bottom. Then the raccoons and other animals found a way to get into it. They were able to get in through the air vents. It would be a great product, but I think there could be a better way to keep out animals.
Date published: 2022-06-09
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Can you clarify RE the base... "Yes, this composter does come with a base, the item number is EWC-202", however this item number it is referring to the Composter/Base/Rain Barrel package. If I order this item (EWC-30) will it come with a base?

Asked by: hdguy
Mine did not come with a base, although I'm not sure you would want one. I placed mine directly on the ground/dirt for proper drainage and exposure to the natural environment.
Answered by: WMBL
Date published: 2024-11-04

We only put in raw veggie and fruit scraps (no oils or greases or animal priducts-no dairy). Also put in the fallen leaves. Has a very bad odour- any idea why?

Asked by: Teddy
There are many resources available on the internet that will answer this question and others about composting in general.
Answered by: WMBL
Date published: 2024-11-04

does this composter have a base?

Asked by: Leanne ssi
No it doesnt. It goes directly on the ground which allows the bugs and worms to get in to break down what is inside.
Answered by: darkdiva
Date published: 2024-11-04

What is the capacity/size?

Asked by: Skipper
It’s about the size of a 55 gallon oil drum or rain barrel. Ball park dimensions, at the bottom 30w x 48h. Approximately 180L . 
Answered by: Kb59
Date published: 2024-11-26

I can't find a description for this! What's the capacity?

Asked by: reni16
It says 11 cubic feet so this means 310 liters.
Answered by: k_rol
Date published: 2024-11-04
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