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product_id: 1179718
title: "Dual-Chamber Tumbling Composter"
brand: "fcmp outdoor"
price: "$2176.62"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Fcmp Outdoor"
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# Dual-chamber tumbling design 100% post-consumer recycled plastic UV-resistant & corrosion-proof frame Dual-Chamber Tumbling Composter

**Brand:** fcmp outdoor
**Price:** $2176.62
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ♻️ Turn waste into wonder—compost smarter, not harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dual-Chamber Tumbling Composter by fcmp outdoor
- **How much does it cost?** $2176.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1179718-dual-chamber-tumbling-composter)

## Best For

- fcmp outdoor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fcmp outdoor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sustainable by Design:** Crafted entirely from recycled materials to reduce landfill waste and boost your eco-cred.
- • **Built to Last & Weatherproof:** UV-inhibited polypropylene and galvanized steel frame resist fading, cracking, and corrosion—even in harsh climates.
- • **Fast & Efficient Decomposition:** Rotate just 5-6 times every few days to get rich compost in as little as two weeks under optimal conditions.
- • **User-Friendly Access & Handling:** Wide openings, removable door, and deep fins for easy turning and aeration—composting made simple and mess-free.
- • **Effortless Continuous Composting:** Dual chambers let you load fresh scraps while curing finished compost—never run out of nutrient-rich soil.

## Overview

The Dual-Chamber Tumbling Composter is a robust, 37-gallon octagonal bin made in Canada from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. Its innovative dual-chamber design enables continuous composting by allowing one side to cure while the other is filled with fresh waste. Featuring UV-resistant polypropylene and a corrosion-proof galvanized steel frame, it’s built for durability and ease of use with ergonomic handholds, wide access doors, and aeration fins that speed decomposition. Ideal for eco-conscious professionals seeking efficient, low-effort composting with a sustainable edge.

## Description

This unique tumbling composter features two chambers. Fill one side, while the other side cures, making it easy to efficiently convert your kitchen and yard waste into rich, soil enhancing compost. Load it up, close the sliding door, and use the convenient built-in handholds to give it a turn every couple of days and see how it produces finished compost in weeks. Made in Canada from 100% post-consumer recycled resin. It is an item that recycles, that is made from recycling, that keeps two kinds of waste out of landfills.

Review: Good product, fantastic Customer Service - I bought this unit as "used, in very good condition" from desertcart Warehouse. As far as I can tell when received, it was never actually used. Someone appears to have taken it out of the box and then returned. All the parts were in there, although as I was assembling it, I discovered that two panels were broken. More on this later. The unit is reasonably easy to assemble once you figure out the somewhat cryptic instructions. To be fair, the skimpy instruction manual refers you to a video on the web site which I assume shows the assembly process in greater detail. I didn't look at it, and after a short while, I figured out the right way to put it together. Be warned that there are lots of screws to place. Lots! Also, it is very easy to assemble the supporting bars in the wrong order, and again the instructions are not terribly clear in the manual. Other than that the assembly process itself is not too hard. Once I got the unit together, I found that the composter stands sturdily enough,and seems to be working. Mine will probably need at least two to four weeks more before it produces anything recognizable as soil, but there's certainly activity taking place in there. It's also a lot less messy than my original standing square-box composter. Now, regarding the pannels, I wrote to the manufacture's support address explaining the situation, and asking whether they could send replacement panels. Remember that I got the unit as "used" from desertcart Warehouse, and so I thought there might be a chance that they could refuse to honor the warranty, in which case I more than half expected that I would have to return the whole thing back to desertcart. I was very happily surprised when they replied within a day, letting me know they were shipping the replacement panels. However, I was then further happily shocked when the panels arrived (plus the whole set of screws as well!) within two days, to Puerto Rico! (normal shipping for most of the stuff I buy only usually takes at lest 5-7 business days! I am happy with the composter, and I am extremely happy with the customer service. The instructions could definitely used some improvement.
Review: Glad to have this tumbler - Needed to find a more accessible compost bin. Our large compost bin will still be used for yard waste, etc but it's too hard to turn the materials deep down. Have been interested in compost tumblers that meet these criteria: made in America or Canada, tough enough for northern winters, discourages wildlife access, large enough to heat up the materials to form compost, easy to fill and empty, not too heavy for a senior to move. This composter is Canadian which I trust much more than a Chinese built unit. Canadians know winter and this composter appears solid. First, ignore the reviews stating this compost tumbler is difficult to put together. 68+ lady here, and it's not hard at all. Just takes time. As others suggest, watch a few videos on the assembly and you are good to go. I used a Phillips screwdriver, pliers. The assembly took about an hour but I took my time. Hint: if you assemble this indoors as I did, use the box to cover your floor/carpet. The support stand width is about 28" across at the bottom, not 24". Be careful to assemble the stand pieces correctly. There are two longer bolts...set these aside as they are for securing the main bar to the stand, one on each end. The black plastic tube covering the main steel bar comes in one piece, not two as shown in some assembly videos. After placing the two end pieces with the separator in-between onto the bar (they flop all over and slide during this step), secure the bar onto the stand with the two longest bolts. Then you are ready to place and attach the panels, one at a time, securing each panel as you go. The company provided a few extra bolts and nuts which is appreciated. Be sure to watch a couple videos as you need to have the end panels with the vents exactly the same, ie be sure the vents are in line. If the vents are not lined up the same, panels assembly will not work. Each panel fits only one way and snaps into place, but you must bolt them into place securely. They snap into place as an assistance with assembly. Be careful to tighten the bolts snug but don't over tighten as you may crack the panel. Panels are secured with the included nuts and bolts. Fit the separation panel into the slots built into the panels as you go. This takes a little work but I did fine even with arthritic hands. One big plus is the large sliding cover. It slides either way and can easily be taken off for access to the interior. This is much better than two separate small covers. Plenty of room to dump a pail of vegetable waste without spillage. Seems like a well built composter. The plastic is heavy duty, thick. More manageable than the giant bin we've used for decades. We don't have bears in our area, just the regular curious wildlife. Likely, the critters won't be interested in the composter. Even if they are, it will take work to chew it or open it. We are looking forward to years of composting with this tumbler.

## Features

- Made in Canada from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic - The original 8-sided dual chamber tumbling composter.
- Efficient Dual-Chamber Composting: Avoid digging and mixing your compost pile by hand. This 8-sided, 37-gallon (5 cu ft) composter bin features a dual-chamber design that produces a steady flow of nutrient-rich compost, letting you recycle kitchen and yard waste with ease.
- Easy and Simple: Rotate 5–6 times every 2–3 days for optimal results. In warm, sunny conditions and with balanced ingredients, compost can be ready in as little as two weeks.
- Continuous Composting System: Use one chamber to cure compost while adding fresh scraps and clippings to the other, ensuring a constant supply of ready-to-use compost for your yard or garden.
- Easy Turning and Aeration: Deep fins provide a secure grip for rotating and help break up clumps, while aeration holes mix oxygen into the compost for better airflow and faster decomposition.
- Tough and Sturdy Build: Wide openings and a removable door make adding and removing compost simple. The 100% post-consumer recycled plastic diverts waste from landfills. BPA-free, and UV- inhibited polypropylene is contact safe and resists fading and damage from direct sunlight. The galvanized steel frame is corrosion resistant.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009378AG2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,999 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1 in Outdoor Composting Tumblers |
| Brand | FCMP Outdoor |
| Capacity | 37 Gallons |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (18,733) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 28 pounds |
| Item model number | IM4000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest City Models and Patterns |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Product Dimensions | 30"L x 28"W x 36"H |
| Shape | Octagonal |
| UPC | 018717049045 095229221503 043973799236 653836979141 768505690095 628344138847 044914791357 728615630220 730309192938 887682116553 741435462925 699178247968 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FCMP Outdoor
- **Capacity:** 37 Gallons
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 28 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Forest City Models and Patterns
- **Material:** Polypropylene
- **Product Dimensions:** 30"L x 28"W x 36"H
- **Shape:** Octagonal

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it bear proof?**
A: As a Ranger from Yosemite National Parks once said: “There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists."

It is very difficult to bear proof anything. Even the best Tumbler (or any plastic) Composter couldn’t hold up to even a determined black bear cub. If you want a composter with less Bear worry, consider building a simple in-ground one near the edge of your property so if bears (or raccoons) *do* come, they’ll be further away from your primary point of habitation. Be sure to mix in your browns well so there isn’t a food smell.

**Q: do you have to put it together and is it difficult we are not good at assembly**
A: You have to assemble it.  I brought it about a year ago and put off trying to put it together until yesterday, because of all the reviews saying it was difficult.  I didn't find it hard to figure out how to do it , and thought the instructions that came with it did a good job of showing you how to do it .  It was time consuming because you have to put in 57 small screws with the nuts.  I'm a woman, 76 years old with no especial insight on assembling things.  It looks like it will do a good job for me.

**Q: Any tips for winter usage, once temperatures cause the compost to freeze?**
A: I keep adding to my compost all winter. I just don't turn it over as often, maybe once every 2 weeks or so. While nothing will "cook" during the winter, you'll have fresh material on standby for when it does start to warm up. I suppose my only tip would be to make sure you add material to it during the daytime and make sure your composter stays in a sunny spot. The door can freeze "shut" at night due to the lower temperatures and any moisture along the track.I've already been through one winter with it and I sincerely had no issues and didn't have to make any changes to the way I used the tumbler.

**Q: what is the best mixture of scraps to put in the composter to start the first batch in a brand new yimby tumbler composter?**
A: I actually toss a little bit (maybe 6 cups) of soil from my garden in my compost when starting it out and it seems to give it a good kick. Just add 50/50 green and brown material with it and it will take off. Make sure to check it often if it gets sunny outside. Compost seems to dry out fast when it's hot, due to bacteria and fungus using a lot more water when it gets hot.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, fantastic Customer Service
*by A***S on April 26, 2019*

I bought this unit as "used, in very good condition" from Amazon Warehouse. As far as I can tell when received, it was never actually used. Someone appears to have taken it out of the box and then returned. All the parts were in there, although as I was assembling it, I discovered that two panels were broken. More on this later. The unit is reasonably easy to assemble once you figure out the somewhat cryptic instructions. To be fair, the skimpy instruction manual refers you to a video on the web site which I assume shows the assembly process in greater detail. I didn't look at it, and after a short while, I figured out the right way to put it together. Be warned that there are lots of screws to place. Lots! Also, it is very easy to assemble the supporting bars in the wrong order, and again the instructions are not terribly clear in the manual. Other than that the assembly process itself is not too hard. Once I got the unit together, I found that the composter stands sturdily enough,and seems to be working. Mine will probably need at least two to four weeks more before it produces anything recognizable as soil, but there's certainly activity taking place in there. It's also a lot less messy than my original standing square-box composter. Now, regarding the pannels, I wrote to the manufacture's support address explaining the situation, and asking whether they could send replacement panels. Remember that I got the unit as "used" from Amazon Warehouse, and so I thought there might be a chance that they could refuse to honor the warranty, in which case I more than half expected that I would have to return the whole thing back to Amazon. I was very happily surprised when they replied within a day, letting me know they were shipping the replacement panels. However, I was then further happily shocked when the panels arrived (plus the whole set of screws as well!) within two days, to Puerto Rico! (normal shipping for most of the stuff I buy only usually takes at lest 5-7 business days! I am happy with the composter, and I am extremely happy with the customer service. The instructions could definitely used some improvement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glad to have this tumbler
*by T***2 on December 6, 2024*

Needed to find a more accessible compost bin. Our large compost bin will still be used for yard waste, etc but it's too hard to turn the materials deep down. Have been interested in compost tumblers that meet these criteria: made in America or Canada, tough enough for northern winters, discourages wildlife access, large enough to heat up the materials to form compost, easy to fill and empty, not too heavy for a senior to move. This composter is Canadian which I trust much more than a Chinese built unit. Canadians know winter and this composter appears solid. First, ignore the reviews stating this compost tumbler is difficult to put together. 68+ lady here, and it's not hard at all. Just takes time. As others suggest, watch a few videos on the assembly and you are good to go. I used a Phillips screwdriver, pliers. The assembly took about an hour but I took my time. Hint: if you assemble this indoors as I did, use the box to cover your floor/carpet. The support stand width is about 28" across at the bottom, not 24". Be careful to assemble the stand pieces correctly. There are two longer bolts...set these aside as they are for securing the main bar to the stand, one on each end. The black plastic tube covering the main steel bar comes in one piece, not two as shown in some assembly videos. After placing the two end pieces with the separator in-between onto the bar (they flop all over and slide during this step), secure the bar onto the stand with the two longest bolts. Then you are ready to place and attach the panels, one at a time, securing each panel as you go. The company provided a few extra bolts and nuts which is appreciated. Be sure to watch a couple videos as you need to have the end panels with the vents exactly the same, ie be sure the vents are in line. If the vents are not lined up the same, panels assembly will not work. Each panel fits only one way and snaps into place, but you must bolt them into place securely. They snap into place as an assistance with assembly. Be careful to tighten the bolts snug but don't over tighten as you may crack the panel. Panels are secured with the included nuts and bolts. Fit the separation panel into the slots built into the panels as you go. This takes a little work but I did fine even with arthritic hands. One big plus is the large sliding cover. It slides either way and can easily be taken off for access to the interior. This is much better than two separate small covers. Plenty of room to dump a pail of vegetable waste without spillage. Seems like a well built composter. The plastic is heavy duty, thick. More manageable than the giant bin we've used for decades. We don't have bears in our area, just the regular curious wildlife. Likely, the critters won't be interested in the composter. Even if they are, it will take work to chew it or open it. We are looking forward to years of composting with this tumbler.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Takes patience to put together.
*by I***. on November 20, 2025*

Very sturdy and nice design. But it takes so long to put together. There are 50+ screws to put in.

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