Lifetime Double Bin Rotating Composter (100 gallon) - 60309

Just assembled. Can't wait to transfer from the old double barrel to get this one going!

Good: Takes up little space. Good mixing. Works as advertised until...Bad: The metal bands that hold the barrel together will corrode within 3 years due to the position of the band and moisture. You need to budget band replacement long term. When one band breaks, it disables the other barrel from moving. Need to add live worms to make the composing go faster.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Once or together, this is a nice, sturdy product. The bins turn freely and lock in place well. The barrels are easy to assemble, but there are really hard-to-reach tight places to get to when installing the center pole. This has been an issue with both Lifetime products I've ordered (this and convertible bench/tables), but the materials are always sturdy and made to last (hopefully) a long time.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This composter does not hold up to Phoenix, AZ weather. The summers here mercilessly hot and anything you buy that is going to get exposed to the sun must be tough. This material cannot hold up to what the expectations are from the company's self proclaimed namesake and advertising. There are a number of issues that come with this composter that only people who have been doing it for a while understand. This design is messy; if you water the compost which you have to do to keep it going, especially in the summer, it leaks through the bottom. Subsequently it can be gross to turn because the compost "tea" (the water that leaks from the compost bin) will get all over the place. This also accelerates the rusting of all the exposed metal parts, most importantly the bands and the hinges on the door. I regret buying this composter, not for the mess, which I can deal with, but the materials are terrible. I would even venture to guess given how badly the decomposed in heat that the composter's plastic materials themselves are getting into my compost and making it toxic... Anywho, buyer beware

The barrels seem nice, but definitely wasn’t prepared for the build process. Took two of us a good chunk of a day. Not the easiest project. One of the pins that held the locking mechanism in place broke. Luckily we had a spare that worked.

I just got this and thankfully I did not allow my husband to put it together by himself because it is definitely a two man job. They even give you two sets of instructions which I really appreciated; so I didn’t have to read over his shoulder. It was a lot of assembly but I think it will be a good composter.

We bought it on October 2025. It takes a lot of patience and time to put it together. After using it for 4 months, it does not have enough aeration to create the environment for worms to thrive. No worms = no compost. We've been composting in our California backyard for 20 years. Our 2 plastic bins were finally past repair. The Lifetime being elevated is a great concept, but it desperately needs a lot more air. We put a good amount of plant matter, etc. in one of the bins - instead of going from slightly smelly to no odor (this is a sign the worms are doing their job), it just smelled, there no worms - I had put a lot of worms in to get it started. It just smelled like rotting material. Compost when it is finished, has no odor. The Lifetime also has several rust spots which given the weight of the barrel when full, is disconcerting. I now prop the doors open so it gets more air - that takes away the heat it needs to make compost. It is a great concept with a serious design flaw.

We’ve had this for a while. Hinges and hardware are NOT stainless steel. They should be. Trying to use the web site for parts or waiting forever if you call seem really unacceptable. I would pay extra for stainless hinges and/or latches, but that’s not an option. If you buy one of these, grease the hinge pins heavily and paint all the parts with rust prevention paint

Good instructions and labeling with your be video available. Really helped with assembly. Have not used for compost yet but seems to function well

This composter is so easy to use and just make get hold everything our household composts

I bought this to replace my wife's single barrel composter which was falling apart. It was a bit time consuming to put together and is really a 2 person job for some of it. The instructions were fairly clear which is a breath of fresh air for something coming from China! So far it seems very sturdy and well built and my wife is very pleased with it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just finished assembling my new Lifetime compost tumbler. The materials are substantial. Thick plastic (no rust) and heavy gauge steel leg assembly. The only suggestion I would have is to add another couple of spacers in between the two barrels. There is too much movement, IMHO. I will be back to review in several months on the actual performance of the tumbler. Based on materials and construction alone, I would not hesitate to purchase another one.

I have only just put this together but I can say it has the "Lifetime" Product quality I have come to expect. Looking forward to making some dirt over the winter for next year's garden

I have composted over 30 years. This is my fourth composter and I have to say I like it best . The instructions were easy to follow and all the parts were in the package making it easy to construct. I want to thank Lifetime for a job well done.

Had this for almost 5 years. After about a year it started falling apart. A piece of junk! Do not wast your money.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have purchased, assembled and used the double rotating composter (100 Gallon) for about 4 months. The unit works very well and the compost matures quickly. I recommend this product very much. I am giving the product a rating of 4 rather than 5 star only because of the difficult assemble process. It is difficult to assemble, even with 2 people. Having said that, the final assembled product works very well.

A TERRIBLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR A SUB-PAR PRODUCT!

I've had my composter for several years and have enjoyed it's efficient and easy performance. The only complaint I have is quite similar to others listed ... the hinges and metal external parts rust and I've found no way (rust removal liquid, spray, etc.) to prevent it. At this point only one barrel is functional as the other barrel's lid will not open. The saving grace is that the customer service chat function was extremely easy to order replacement parts - I'm not thrilled with the cost of replacement parts but it's cheaper than replacing the barrels. Lifetime needs to find a better protective surface for all exposed metal pieces as it is truly IMPOSSIBLE to prevent rust when being used outside.

I have owned one of these for 10 years and it was the best purchase for my garden by far. This product is amazing and the customer service from lifetime is unmatched. If any of your parts need to be replaced they are exemplary on responding and sending you replacement parts. FYI I have read many reviews about this product stating it won't last or is hard to assemble and this is simply not the case. Extremely easy to assemble and I still have the same double composting bin after 10 plus years. This compost bin is by far the best on the market and worth every cent. Thank you for lifetime for making my organic garden come to life. My fruit trees and vegetables thank you for creating the easiest to use composter on the market that has amazing soil capacity and will keep your back from visiting the chiropractor by having to turn over your compost pile each week.

The composter is great. Although the hinges rusted, customer service was responsive, friendly, and efficient.