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06-05-2026 at 11:16 PM.
06-05-2026 at 11:16 PM.
So, to save people's time for researching on brand,models, etc depends on budget and needs? Let me go first. I need a 55 gal trash can for composting, and the cheapest I can find is Home Depot. You may say why I need that size? Or the Costco 110 gal isn't good enough? Well, first of all, I don't have that much money, but I need a large size container for composting.
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06-08-2026 at 09:29 AM.
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Quote from WeiW8847 :
So, to save people's time for researching on brand,models, etc depends on budget and needs? Let me go first. I need a 55 gal trash can for composting, and the cheapest I can find is Home Depot. You may say why I need that size? Or the Costco 110 gal isn't good enough? Well, first of all, I don't have that much money, but I need a large size container for composting.
What's your budget?
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06-08-2026 at 03:58 PM.
06-08-2026 at 03:58 PM.
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What's your budget?
this was my choice:
https://www.costco.com/p/-/aerobi...&langId=-1

But it's still expensive when it's on sale. My budget is around $100, with a minimum capacity of 55 gallons, and easy operation. Therefore, my next best option is the trash can. Again, why not 10 gal or 20 gal and stack them on top of each other? Nope, composting requires soil, and soil is heavy; you can't lift a 10-gallon composter easily, let alone a 20-gallon one. The Costco one is made with metal and has an open bottom. If a similar product price is around $100, I would buy.
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06-08-2026 at 04:38 PM.
06-08-2026 at 04:38 PM.
Quote from WeiW8847 :
this was my choice:
https://www.costco.com/p/-/aerobi...&langId=-1 [costco.com]

But it's still expensive when it's on sale. My budget is around $100, with a minimum capacity of 55 gallons, and easy operation. Therefore, my next best option is the trash can. Again, why not 10 gal or 20 gal and stack them on top of each other? Nope, composting requires soil, and soil is heavy; you can't lift a 10-gallon composter easily, let alone a 20-gallon one. The Costco one is made with metal and has an open bottom. If a similar product price is around $100, I would buy.
Got it. I saw some 55 gallon drums online for $50 that could probably work with some modifications. Drill some drainage holes at the bottom and use a corkscrew turner to move the compost around. Maybe even add some worms if they don't find their way there naturally through the drainage holes.

https://bestcontainers.com/produc...head-blue/

Alternatively, I saw this on Amazon for $135 https://www.amazon.com/Maygrove-O...B0G338V3V7 It's 53 gallon, not sure if that matters, or if you even want a tumbler. I'm also not familiar with the brand, so it's not an endorsement just an alternative close to your budget Smilie
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