{"id":1692,"date":"2018-07-10T17:42:40","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T17:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardinator.com\/?p=1692"},"modified":"2020-10-02T15:12:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T15:12:49","slug":"envirocycle-vs-yimby-composter-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardinator.com\/envirocycle-vs-yimby-composter-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Envirocycle vs Yimby: Composter Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Composters are one of the most effective tools to create your compost in the comfort of your home. Instead of spending money on bags of compost which are virtually free to produce, albeit time-consuming, instead you should invest in a handy composter<\/a> to produce your own nutritious and environmentally-friendly piles of compost. <\/p>\n

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Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/center><\/p>\n

With proper know-how and, of course, the right tool, you too can begin the decomposition process of rotten vegetables, biodegradable paper, and fallen leaves and twigs and turning them into completely usable compost<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to take a look at two popular composter models from Envirocycle<\/a><\/strong> and Yimby<\/a><\/strong>. One look at any of these models and you\u2019ll instantly fall in love with the idea of composting. They\u2019re both extremely easy to use, easy on the eyes, and work beautifully at retaining heat and moisture and circulating air. However, the big question is which of these two models is better. Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n

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Yimby IM4000<\/center><\/p>\n

Mount<\/h2>\n

Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/strong>
\nThe first thing we notice when looking at the Envirocircle is that it doesn\u2019t have a stainless steel mount. Instead, the tumbler sits on top of a base with plastic rollers which rotate the tumbler, distributing oxygen to each and every compost particle within. The plastic rollers work beautifully and seamlessly, though you need to install them properly. Replacement wheels are easy to get from the manufacturer as well.<\/p>\n

Yimby IM4000<\/strong>
\nAs for the Yimby, the tumbler is mounted on galvanized, rust-free steel which sits roughly two feet off the ground. This means that loading and unloading compost from the unit doesn\u2019t require much bending, so it\u2019s easier to access. Because it sits on a steel mount, it\u2019ll take much more floor space, though when placed outdoors, space shouldn\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/strong> Only the user can decide whether they can sacrifice more floor space for the Yimbly or need a more compact model like the Envirocircle. In our opinion, the Envirocircle would work better for people living in apartments off of the ground floor, whereas the Yimbly would better-suit homeowners with lawns in which to place the tumbler.<\/p>\n

\"Envirocycle<\/a><\/center>
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Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/center><\/p>\n

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Tumbler Capacity<\/h2>\n

Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/strong>
\nAn important spec to pay attention to when purchasing a composter is the compost capacity. You don\u2019t want a model that can\u2019t hold enough compost to supply free nutrients to your entire garden or indoor plants, but you also don\u2019t want to invest in a larger-than-needed composter. The Envirocircle features a 35-gallon tub which, in our opinion, is more than enough to provide for all of your indoor plants and small gardens without overkill.<\/p>\n

Yimby IM4000<\/strong>
\nThe Yimbly\u2019s tumbler capacity isn\u2019t much different from the Envirocircle\u2019s. It features a 37-gallon tub \u2013 a 2-gallon difference \u2013 which may or may not be significant in providing an adequate amount of compost for your garden. However, the larger tub generally means better air circulation, resulting in quicker decomposition. This is only in theory, of course, and in reality, there isn\u2019t much difference in decomposition times.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/strong> We feel that although there is a 2-gallon disparity between the two tumblers\u2019 capacities, this shouldn\u2019t be significant enough to persuade you to put one on a higher pedestal. At the end of the day, serious gardeners would probably require larger tubs, whereas hobbyist gardeners would need something smaller.<\/p>\n

\"Yimby<\/a><\/center>
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Yimby IM4000<\/center><\/p>\n

What Goes in a Compost Bin?<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Compost Tea<\/h2>\n

Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/strong>
\nCompost tea is the residual water produced after compost is fully matured and ready to use. The liquid is just as beneficial to your plants as the solid compost is to your garden\u2019s soil. The Envirocircle features several drain ports from which you can extract the liquid and pour it over your plants to give them much-needed nutrients to grow.<\/p>\n

Yimby IM4000<\/strong>
\nLike several other models on the market, the Yimbly doesn\u2019t come with drain ports. The only way to extract the tea is by dumping out the contents or compressing them while they\u2019re in the bin. It can be a tedious and messy process, but it\u2019s definitely worth it if you can get a couple of cups worth of liquid gold (so to speak).<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/strong> The Envirocircle\u2019s drain ports make tea-extraction extremely easy to do. Simply twist off the plugs and place a cup under the tumbler. As for the Yimbly, you\u2019ll need to get your hands (and ground) dirty to get to the liquid.<\/p>\n

\"Envirocycle<\/a><\/center>
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Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/center><\/p>\n

Chambers<\/h2>\n

Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/strong>
\nComposters can come with one or several internal chambers. These compartments can be used to separate the ready-to-use compost from the currently-decomposing mixture so you can use and prepare compost simultaneously. The Envirocircle features a single chamber so you\u2019ll end up mixing the new with the old.<\/p>\n

Yimby IM4000<\/strong>
\nThe Yimbly features two separate chambers. Accessing the different chambers is done by sliding open one of the doors. Although mixing the new with the old isn\u2019t detrimental to the decomposition process, it does mean that you need to wait a little bit for the newly inserted materials to decompose. With the Yimbly, you can skip that step entirely.<\/p>\n

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Yimby IM4000<\/center><\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/strong> We feel that with multiple chambers you can get more work out of your tumbler. Essentially, the Yimbly allows you to produce and use your compost simultaneously. The Envirocircle, and many other models like it, feature a single chamber which mixes old and new compost, so you\u2019re really limited to how much ready-to-use compost you can use on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Envirocycle vs Yimby: Verdict<\/h2>\n

Deciding the better of the two models is a challenge. First of all, they\u2019re designed for entirely different markets \u2013 the Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/a><\/strong> is made for people with limited floor space, whereas the Yimby IM4000<\/a><\/strong> is designed for people with large front or back yards. <\/p>\n

\"Envirocycle<\/a><\/center>
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Envirocycle E20C-BK<\/center><\/p>\n

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However, in our opinion, the better of these two models has to be the Envirocircle. It\u2019s not just the more beautiful-looking model of the two, but it functions extremely well and provides enough compost for the hobbyist- and moderately-serious-gardeners. The only people who need multiple chambers are those who are extremely serious about their gardening business. <\/p>\n

For the average Joe and hobbyist, a single chamber that mixes matured compost and adolescent compost materials is just fine. In addition, the ability to extract the nutrient-rich compost tea is something that we consider a plus since not many models allow for easy access and draining to get to the liquid good-stuff.<\/p>\n

\"Yimby<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

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Best Composter: Buying Guide<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Composter Tumbler | Recommended<\/h3>\n\n
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\n\n Our Pick No. 1<\/span>\n \n \"FCMP\n <\/a>\n\n
\n \n FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling... <\/a>\n\n
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\n \n Compost Tumbler Bin Composter Dual Chamber 43... <\/a>\n\n
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\n \n F2C Compost Bin Outdoor Dual Chamber Tumbling... <\/a>\n\n
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