Tammy Sons sums it up well: 'Hot bins speed up decomposition and work year-round, but can be quite costly and require near-constant monitoring for safety.' 4. Tumbler compost bins You can also buy ...

Consider how often you’ll want to empty a bin — whether it’s a quick trip to toss your scraps into a backyard compost tumbler or a trek to a drop-off spot — and whether you have space to ...