We just don't have the weather to compost. I got deep into finding ways to help my garden and composting. This Zera is great for family with food scraps. It breaks down food into soil. It works great. I Used and cleaned up once. My life changed and I just don't make enough weekly scraps for it to benefit me. Its great for breaking down food to use in soil or compost tumbler. It looks nice, weighs a ton so needs a permanent place.