Compost Bins / Nouva
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Nouva Compost Bins

These outdoor tumbling bins make it easy to process yard and kitchen waste in a heavy-duty barrel. The steel frame provides stability for rotating your compost in the garden

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In short

Tumbling Action

The rotating barrel makes mixing compost simple and fast.

Heavy Duty

A steel frame supports the weight of the composting waste.

Large Capacity

The 18.5 gal chamber holds significant yard and kitchen debris.

Current set

Listed here: 3 bins

Collections Black BPA-free

Why this brand is here

Outdoor Composting Standards

This 18.5 gal single chamber tumbler is built with a steel frame for outdoor durability. The black BPA-free plastic barrel is designed for yard and garden use.

  • 18.5 gal capacity
  • Single chamber barrel
  • Steel frame support
  • Tumbling rotation
  • BPA-free plastic
  • Outdoor yard use
The lineup in short

The models

Nouva bins in this range cover Black compost bins, Food waste composters, BPA-free compost bins, Yard waste bins.

Build details

Nouva models in this range lean on the details already in the listings: Single chamber tumbling bin with steel frame; Dual chamber rotating garden compost tumbler; Stackable three tray worm compost farm.

What they suit

The range is aimed at the uses named in Black compost bins, Food waste composters, BPA-free compost bins, Yard waste bins, not a catch-all.

The useful split

Use Black compost bins, Food waste composters, BPA-free compost bins, Yard waste bins to tell one Nouva model from the next.

Mentioned

How it lands

From 8 reviews we went through

Called out well

  • Sturdy construction 3
  • Animal proof 2
  • Easy rotation 2
  • Good value 2
  • Small capacity 2
  • Difficult assembly 1

Minus side

  • Difficult assembly 5
  • Cheap plastic build 2
  • Falls apart 2
  • Flawed door design 2
  • Snap-together panels 2
  • Small capacity 1
Buyers

Notes from buyers

Justin 4.7

The steel frame is very sturdy and holds up well in my backyard.

Mason 4.2

Tumbling the compost is much easier than turning a pile on the ground.

Brian 4.8

It fits a good amount of garden clippings and kitchen scraps.

Before you buy

Nouva Questions

Is this for indoor use?

No, this is an outdoor tumbling composter.

What is the frame made of?

The composter features a heavy duty steel frame.

How much can it hold?

The single chamber barrel has an 18.5 gal capacity.

Does it rotate?

Yes, it is a tumbling bin for mixing waste.