Maze 245L 2 Compartment Compost Tumbler

I recently purchased a Maze Tumbler Compost Bin and took it back for refund. Doesn't make good compost in a short period of time, you can't open the sliding door nearest the handle, to put compost in, you have to rotate the drum a few times. To assemble it can be very challenging, had use another person to help. It very expensive, don't buy it, you have been warned. It's a lemon in my opinion Show details

I was recently gifted a 245L compost tumbler on my Buy Nothing Group. It is in excellent condition apart from the rusted central axle. I contacted the spare parts team hoping to purchase the necessary parts to make repairs. The Team at Maze were excellent at answering my emails and advising me which parts I needed. I placed an order and asked how… Read more

much I owed, only to be told that it would all be supplied at no cost, including postage. You seriously can’t ask for better service than that, given that I was not the original purchaser and didn’t have any receipts as proof of purchase. Great customer service. Thank you to all involved, especially the kind lady who donated it to me in the first place!

Less than three years into the five year warranty the central axle rusted right through. Customer service has been poor, for example they won't clarify whether a replacement axle would be charged to me before I go ahead and order it. I don't think this product is made for Australian conditions. I understand that it is made in Israel and perhaps… Read more

suits a Mediterranean climate better. Screws and the feet have also rusted. Assembly was tedious but achievable in the end if you slavishly follow the video. As other people posted, I found that the composter lets rain in and although I'm careful about the components I mostly get lumpy compost. I think I will abandon this piece of plastic, metal and rust, and consider it a sunk cost. Not being mechanically-minded, I'm unlikely to be successful replacing the axle, even if they replace it free (likely) and give me instructions about how to perform the operation (unlikely). UPDATE: after posts on social media and multiple email with Maze staff they have decide to replace mine. Current models use a stainless steel (I think) axle that doesn't rust

Maze tumbler works when you know how – Bought this with a council rebate in February 2022 Made sure I watched the youtube videos and actually did the step by step construction along side the video ( this is the link: https://youtu.be/UiGwDcjzFb4) Once you are up and running you need a bbq cover to stop the rain getting in (Amazon CAB55 BBQ Gas Grill Cover, Heavy Duty Waterproof 600D… Read more

Polyester Fabric (147CM*69CM*114CM) A1) Once the tumbler has done it’s job and the compost is nearly ready I then proceed to put it into a geo bin (https://www.mckaysgrassseeds.com.au/garden-store/compost-bin-by-geobin/) and use this aerator every few weeks https://www.flowerpower.com.au/tumbleweed-compost-aerator-galvanised-9317087000245?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3cCsgvna-wIVwMEWBR3ncw7UEAQYAyABEgLMVvD_BwE Adding some compost red wriggler worms and covering with a wet hessian bag I am turning my cold geo bin compost heap into a worm farm to do the final processing of my maze compost The learning curve with Sydney’s weather this year has been steep but worthwhile Some tips… 1. Use the maze composting bin bags in your sink compost container 2. Get a paper shredder 3.Turn composter with your hand using the hand holds as well as the handle 4. Turn daily and get a hand held garden fork to move the compost around and then layer some shredded paper on top (2 to one paper to food scraps) It is a learned art as well as a bit of science Good luck

Decent compost tumbler – Three maze 245L compost tumbler definitely makes your sustainability living look prettier. Though am not sure if 249$ was A bit too much. What I liked : - two compartments, can keep adding to one section while the already filled section matures to compost without being disturbed. - tumble compost is always easier to maintain than a bucket bin-… Read more

easier to stir the compost every week. - openable air vents on the drum helps you open or close them based on if the compost is too wet or dry. - the pop of green gives it a good look

What I didn't like - The price. - assembly was not fun. Took me a while to make out the instructions and get it done. .The last step is a 2 person job to hang the drum on the stand. -what put me off the most was that maze design was so set it didn't give me an option to have the lever on the side I preferred. It had to go on a particular side- the pieces just didn't fit for me otherwise. This rendered the handle useless for me because it is inaccessible side where I intend to place it . That said it is still fairly easy to tumble the drum without the lever- for that matter I feel it is easier without the lever-( check out the 110L maze tumble compost without lever)

Also please note that for an average household 240 L is a hell lot. It'll be a while before I fill It up !

I've had my 245 compost tumbler for about three years now and the only problem was the axel rusting out. I got in touch with Maze and they sent me a new stainless one free of charge, I have since fitted it and now the tumbler works like a new one. sometimes the product gets a bit wet, especially after a lot of rain which is probably a combination… Read more

of the compost breaking down and the rain. I am so happy with this tumbler and the service from Maze. Allan W Carrara Qld.

Just about building it - nothing else – This only about the process of building it. I don't know if I'll get good compost. This is probably the best designed and made kit I have ever put together. I know people report problems with building it, but I followed the instructions carefully and it's 99.9% a breeze. I have a lot of experience in making and repairing stuff, so maybe it's just me, but I don't think so. Show details

Customer service is 2nd to none – Have had the unit for a couple of years now and the barrel shaft rusted out, I contacted spare parts and they sent me the upgrade stainless steel shaft free to charge. When I disassembled the unit to replace shaft I found that the uprights were rusted through......back onto spare parts and they sent me replacement uprights free of charge as well. … Read more

Can't fault the customer and warranty service. The unit works well as I threw in some worm casting from my worm farm to kick start the composting process and have noticed that the composting process has been sped up as a result of the presence of the worms. I also dilute the liquid run off as an organic fertiliser. I would buy another one.

Absolute swine to assemble – If choosing the geared mechanism, you will not avoid passing through this purgatory in the assembly phase. I think it was designed by Homer Simpson with suggestioins from the Three Stooges! I needed 4 dwarfs and a set of false teeth to align many of the components. Imagoine some poor widow thinking she would get a compost bin to make life easier!! Show details

Wouldn't bother – The three biggest issues with this product are 1. It let's in rain easily 2. When it gets too wet, the handle mechanism is not up to the job 3. Even though we always mixed the ingredients in correct proportions the tumbling motion turns the compost balls of hard compost. We also have a cheap box type composter and although slower is much better Show details

Not rainproof – We have had our tumbler for six months. Initially we were very pleased with it, then realised there was no way we could stop rain penetrating and soaking the composting material. If the doors are facing upwards the rain water pours in, but however the tumbler is rotated some rain enters and the material gets too wet in very rainy weather. We now… Read more

have a sheet of iron held in place over it with pavers and rotate the tumbler weekly. We are are not putting new material in it (we are using our old bin system). We will not use it again until we can put a roof over it.

Great product and great Company – Have had the composter for a couple of years now and it's worked brilliantly. However, as all compost attracts wildlife we've had rats try to gnaw into the compartment through the air-vents, destroying one of them and damaging 2 others. A quick call to the Australian Head Office and 3 vent replacements were sent - no charge. Can't praise them enough... a great product and a great Company...!! Show details

180LT MAZE GEARED TWIN TUMBLER – MAZE PRODUCTS are great, well designed well built and their customer support is 2nd to none. Don't know why they call themselves Maze Products they should call themselves AMAZING PRODUCTS. I recommend their products. Show details

Easy as asembly – Found it easy to assemble but short of a couple of screws inventory for screws could be simpler using 2 lengths only seems great have 1/2 filled first side today will commence second tomorrow Show details

Incorrect parts list – Good product good quality. However it came with extra screws that I didn’t need and not enough of the size I needed. Extra time travel and expenses. Disappointing when you pay top dollar  Show details

Great product – Great product and well made and designed, got this from Bunnings after many weeks of deciding which would be the best one for my needs, fairly easy to construct make sure you read the instructions well and have plenty of room to work their is a youtube link to follow if you wish, highly recommend this product i will update my review as the weeks… Read more

go by on how the compost bin is preforming

29/01/2021 I have had this for a couple of months and have had two lots of awesome compost I’m so happy with this product I’m going to buy another one so I can double my compost production

Love it – A well designed composter and the 2 compartments work very well. Well made and designed. I used the youTube video to help me put it together which really helped. I would recommend not filling it to capacity if your strength is limited as this large composter gets very heavy to turn. They also have a smaller composter. Love love love not throwing food waste in the bin. Show details

Love the product, great customer service – Such a well designed composting system. You add to one side while the other is maturing, easy to empty and to use, it produces lovely compost quickly. After two years of constant use, the handle broke last week and I have received a new upgraded one (it feels more solid) after just a few days! Excellent customer service should anything go wrong, but I'd have to say the quality and design are great. Show details

Excellent – Bought this about 9 months ago. Very happy with my composting results. It was easy to assemble with an easy to read manual, nothing leaks, no smell, easy to empty. Ideal for a small backyard and small household. I can manage it by myself without help from my man. Unfortunately the handle broke the other day. I send an e-mail to MAZE customer… Read more

service and had a reply the next morning, saying they'll send me an upgraded handle for replacement. I call this an excellent customer service!

Very well designed – I was very impressed with this composter. It is very well built and easy to use. The two compartments and larger sliding doors makes this the best design that I've seen anywhere. Show details

Fantastic Composter – Purchased this a year ago and has been extensively used by our family. A great product to help reduce our green waste- we have really noticed the difference in what we send out to landfill. Good instructions to install and have regularly changed compost with no issues - having two compartments is also a good feature. Best of all has been the… Read more

after sales service- the manufacturer has been super helpful when contacted and provided excellent customer service

Great for my small garden. Supportive provider – The two bins for flexibility and ratchet mechanism for ease of operation allow this product to stand out. It is robust and a suitable size for my small household and garden. The providers of this product are supportive with after sales service - unusual these days. Show details

I love this product – This Composting system has halved my rubbish and mad my garden thrive! I absolutely love the two compartments allowing you to create beautiful compost whilst still recycling your kitchen scraps. I bought one for my holiday house as I don't want to live without my maze tumbler composter. Do yourself a favour and get one... or two Show details

The best! – It’s very easy to assemble, and a dream to use. This compost bin has saved my landfill by 50%., and the end product has enriched my vegetable garden immensely. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Show details

245L Maze Tumbler Love this product A+A+A+ – This product 245L Tumbler is the new replacement tumbler to the old 230L Keter tumbler. It is fantastic works well and Maze has great aftercare service. We will definitely be buying more products from Maze and happy that Bunnings sell all their products at great pricing. A+A+A+A+ Show details

Don't bother – The concept seemed great at the time so I purchased one to have a 2nd bin in use. Soon as some weight is applied the bottom end gives way and everything falls out the bottom, total waste of money as I now don't use it. I had to use heavy duty tape to keep it together, what's the use of that? Wasn't cheap either.  Show details

I love this item – I bought this item 2 months ago and already made my first batch on compost on one side and the other side is filling up with waste quickly. Considering the barrel is almost full i can still turn it thanks to the handle. Highly recommend this item as i have tried a lot of composters and even another tumbler that was impossible to turn.  Show details

Don’t bother! – Terrible product. Bin became too heavy to turn and thus the handle snapped in half. Plus it took forever to put together. Not worth the money or hassle. I notice when I go for walks in my area no one else has this bin so that should have been a warning sign. Will be buying a different compost bin next time. Show details

Great product – I bought this items 5 weeks ago and just emptied one side of compost. I have tried composting before and have never managed to get it right. This product makes it very easy to empty the compost which has always been the incredibly frustrating part of other composers. Having the 2 compartments is a really clever feature which means i don't need to have a second unit while my compost is cooking.