• Ideal for composting kitchen scraps and a few cut up yard and garden trimmings
• Double drum keeps compost moving as it decomposes, so no more waiting for batches to finish
• Compost that's ready sifts into the inner drum, and discharges automatically
• Easy loading and turning of the composter via finger-friendly slots
• Compact size with big capacity
• Easy assembly that takes about 2 minutes
• Comes with snap-on optional wheels, which makes it easier to move on hard surfaces
• Pest proof

How It Works

SUN-MAR Garden Composter 200 is the smallest of the new line of garden composters, which all have the patented double drum Autoflow design. The "in the top, out the end" design basically allows you to add kitchen, garden and yard scraps and trimmings in the top opening; and rotate the drum using the finger-friendly slots to mix and push the ready compost through the outer drum, then inner drum, and finally the side opening.

Package Content

• SUN-MAR 200 Compost Tumbler
• Optional Rollers (4)
• Sample Compost Swift
• Spare Parts (2 vent plugs, 1 drum cap)
• 1-Year Parts Replacement

• Manufacturer: SUN-MAR
• Model: Garden Composter 200
• Drum Volume: 195 liters (approx. 7.4 cubic feet, 6 bushels or 50 gallons)
• Dimensions: 31H x 24D x 33.5L inches
• Weight: 38 pounds
• Material: UV-Stabilized Polyethylene

How to Assemble

• Snap the cradle into the drum bearings (big end first).
• Snap 4" bearing end in place.
• Secure the drum in place with the drum cap.
• Put optional rollers in place.

How To Use

• To add materials:
  • Slide the input door open.
  • Add kitchen scraps and garden trimmings.
  • Mix and aerate the compost by rotating the drum using the four finger-friendly slots (4) along the outside of the drum (i.e., pushing down on the finger slots rotates the drum).
• When ready to use compost:
  • Place a container (bucket or basket) in front of the output port (opening at the side-end).
  • Open the output port.
  • Rotate the drum, allowing the compost to fall into the container underneath.

Warranty

• 1-Year Parts Replacement

• Need a bigger composter? SUN-MAR 400 Composter

Helpful Tools

Visit our Learning Center for helpful articles and tip such as:

• What Is a Compost Tumbler?
• Composting Bin vs. Composting Tumbler

Quick Composting Tips

Compost should be well mixed, oxygenated, moist and have roughly the right carbon to nitrogen ratio. This sounds difficult, but in a SUN-MAR it is surprisingly easy.

• Keep the Compost Moist and Oxygenated: Rotate the drum regularly to add oxygen to the pile, and to add moisture if you think the compost is looking a bit dry. Rotating the waste will evenly distribute the moisture, exposing the mixture to oxygen; and mix the new waste in with the old, which serves to help to physically break up and mix the waste.
  
  
• Keep the Compost Warm: The compost in the drum and the drum's insulating properties will keep the heat in, but composting will stop when temperatures drops below 50 degrees F. If compost becomes frozen in the drum, do not try to rotate the drum. Wait until the spring comes (to thaw); in the meantime, you can continue to add waste in the drum.
  
  
• Aim for the right Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio: For faster results, add carbon rich material (browns) like sawdust, straw, dry leaves, or wood chips (not cedar) into the nitrogen rich mixture of kitchen and garden waste. If you only use kitchen waste, add bulking or pre-composted materials (e.g., sample of Compost Swift included in your SUN-MAR 200 purchase) to add oxygen. As a general rule, chop up the waste if possible, since smaller waste breaks down faster.