Composting is an environmentally-friendly way to recycle your organic waste and produce rich compost for your plants. The size of your composter depends on the size of your household and the space you have available. Garden composters often require a substantial volume, while worm composters offer a practical alternative for smaller spaces, such as an apartment or balcony.
Use this practical guide to find the ideal composter size, whether for a single person or a family, in a garden or in the city.
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Garden composter: the ideal outdoor solution
How do I choose the size of my composter?
The bulky classic composter is most often installed in the garden. It has a large composting capacity.
Choose a larger or smaller composter according to the number of people in your household:
- For 1 person: A 300-liter composter is sufficient. It can be used to process kitchen waste and green waste (leaves, grass).
- For 2 people: opt for a 400 to 500-litre bin.
- For 4 people or more: Choose a volume of 600 to 800 liters, or even more if you have a large garden generating a lot of green waste.
Choose a well-ventilated wooden composter to help your waste decompose properly.
The advantages and disadvantages of the garden composter
Large, conventional composters are the ideal solution if you have a garden and need to compost a large quantity of waste. However, they are very bulky. As a result, they're not ideal for people who don't have an outdoor space, especially city dwellers.
Vermicomposting: the perfect solution for your apartment
Unlike the classic composter, the vermicomposter is designed to fit into small spaces. It's the ideal solution for people living in apartments, for composting on balconies or indoors. It works thanks to the action of compost worms, which accelerate the decomposition of biowaste.
Why choose a vermicomposter?
- Compact: suitable for small spaces such as balconies, kitchens or living rooms.
- Odor-free: worms quickly break down waste, preventing unpleasant odors.
- 4x faster: the waste decomposition process is 4 times faster than in a conventional composter. Worms eat the equivalent of their own weight per day!
- Versatile: Ceercle worm composters Ceercle a composter and a vegetable garden for growing your herbs or vegetables.
What size vermicomposter should I choose for my apartment?
- For 1 to 2 people: A 15 to 20-liter model is sufficient to handle weekly food waste.
- For 3 to 4 people: Use a 30-50-liter bin to compost your biowaste without taking up too much space.
- Ceercle worm composters Ceercle 100% modular: add extra tiers to increase composting capacity over time.
The differences between a conventional composter and a vermicomposter
| Comparison | Classic composter | Vermicomposter |
| Place of use | Garden | Apartment, balcony |
| Volume | 300 to 800 liters | 15 to 50 liters |
| Composting time | Slow (6 to 12 months) | Fast (3 to 6 months) |
| Odors | Possible | No |
| Accepted waste | Organic and green waste | Biowaste only |
| Versatility | Compost only | Compost & liquid fertilizer |
Discover our Ceercle apartment composters
Our apartment composters, made from terracotta, are both practical and attractive. Thanks to their compact design, they fit perfectly into your home. Easy to use, they are guaranteed to be odor-free and odorless. Reduce your trash by 30% and turn your waste into brown gold for your plants. With Ceercle, composting becomes a breeze!
