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After four years here is my review... The Good: I live in Chicago, so if you're in the city, it's great. Allows you to compost and won't attract wildlife (for us, rats). Holds a fair amount of compost, two apts could probably share pending overall waste. Dual bin design is key. General Considerations: You need to combine it with a dry source. Leaves or mulch is ideal. We don't have a lot of leaves in our yard so we're mindful to add paper products as well: used paper towels (w/o chemicals), tissues, paper bags etc. Without a dry source you're going to get mushy compost, and so be it. I bought a pair of to-the-shoulder rubber gloves and scoop it into a bustub when it's complete. Also, remember it will drip & smell a little until it's ready, so it needs to be tucked away somewhere. Best on the ground instead of cement. The Not So Good: The sliding door design doesn't work in the winter, it freezes shut. It's such a drag to NOT be able to compost for a whole season. I've developed a somewhat dexterous high-kick motion with solid boots on to snap it free, but have chipped and broken bits off the door over the years. What's needed are swinging doors with secure clamps. I've also noticed the side vents close on their own. Conclusion: Great (and could use improvement).