NatureMill Plus XE Automatic Indoor Composter

NatureMill has made numerous improvements over the prior models, including as a stronger motor, a more powerful air filter, and an energy-saver mode.

It’s easy to use the NatureMill. Lift the lid, and just dump your food scraps in. The composter will automatically mix, heat, and aerate these scraps in the upper chamber. Compost is then transferred to the lower chamber where it continues to compost. The moist air (most of the food’s weight and size is water) is sucked out through a carbon filter which removes the composting odors. After two weeks, a red light will come on to let you know it’s time to remove the lower chamber and put the compost in your garden or on your potted plants.

Click here for bulk sawdust pellets to help with composting.

Features and Benefits

• The heat (up to 140F) in the upper chamber destroys any pathogens, seeds, and odors.
• Uses 5 watts of energy, which costs about $0.50 per month in electricity, depending on local rates.
• Easily composts most scraps, including dairy, meat, and fish.
• Add food waste any time, any day, up to 120 lbs per month. Fine for a family of 5.
• Energy Save Mode reduces composting energy consumption by 75%.
• Made from recycled and recyclable polyethylene exterior, and food-grade aluminum internal components.
• Can be used outdoors, on porch or garage in temperatures ranging from 0-120F.
• The lid of the machine contains a reference sheet with specific examples of what can be composted.
• No assembly required.
• Includes sawdust and baking soda to help with composting

Comparing the Plus XE and Pro XE NatureMill models

PRO XE - $395.00

• Foot pedal
• 3-yr warranty
• Capacity up to 150 lbs lbs/month (on heavy duty mode)
• Available in three designer colors: Green, Silver and Black
• Heavy Duty mode for faster composting (increased heat and mixing)
• Lifetime filter never needs replacing
• Can produce up to 35 lbs of compost per month
• Includes sawdust and baking soda to help with composting

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Plus XE - $299.00

• No pedal
• One year warranty
• Capacity 120 lbs of food waste/month
• Filter needs replacement every 5-7 yrs.
• Can produce up to 25 lbs of compost per month
• Includes sawdust and baking soda to help with composting

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Warranty

For a one year period after purchase: free replacement parts, repair by field technician, or replacement of entire unit. Return an unused unit within 30 days for a full refund. Due to the biological implications of composting, returns generally not accepted after contact with food waste.

Cleaning and maintenance

Wipe the hopper and exterior with a moist towel. Rinse the cure tray and drip tray when you empty them. Do not disturb the compost cultures in the reactor chamber. Do not use soaps or chemicals. Replace air filter every 5 years or as needed.

Improvements

• Stonger Motor: Motors used to jam on large or hard composting tasks. So we doubled the motor strength, without increasing energy consumption. A new grinding feature devours stubborn compost items. And if a jam occurs, the motor will try again every 4 hours until the jam clears.
• More Powerful filter: Our compost bin engineers have refined the "secret recipe" for compost. We've increased air filtration with a new quieter pump and a new carbon filter. The carbon filter is more powerful and lasts 5-7 years. More even heat circulation ensures that corners and edges compost effectively.
• Energy Saver Mode: A new feature, available on all models, reduces energy consumption by 75%. Now you can reduce mixing, heating, and air flow rate when you go on vacation, or if you just do not have much to compost.
• The Little Extras: Some people stomp with muddy boots, while others tip-toe barefoot in the kitchen. So we adjusted the foot pedal on the PRO model for just about anyone. Instruction manuals can be so intimidating - so we added a Quick Start Guide to make operation easier than any compost tumbler. Some people live in rainy places - so we upgraded the waterproofing of the entire unit. We just never stop improving our compost bins!

More Detail

• No worms, bugs, or trash odors: Natural compost cultures consume waste quickly, without odors. They produce a mild aroma like sourdough, mushrooms, or straw. Balance the chemistry by adding sawdust to increase "brown" content, and baking soda to reduce acidity (both are included). A fan draws air into the machine, providing oxygen to the cultures. A powerful carbon filter removes any lingering odors.
• Use it anywhere: Fits inside any standard cabinet. Keep it in the kitchen, a garage, or laundry room. Use it outdoors, even in the snow, rain, or freezing temperatures. Keep the power supply dry, using a weather-rated power outlet (available at most hardware stores).
• Endless supply of compost: Empty the cure tray when the indicator light comes on - roughly every two weeks. More than seventy percent of the initial waste disappears into thin air -- literally -- as compost cultures convert it into water vapor. What's left is a very concentrated compost fertilizer. Fresh compost has a mild organic aroma, which people often describe as damp wool, sourdough bread, or mushrooms. You can use it outdoors immediately, or leave it in a heap until you are ready to garden.
• Good for the garden: Food compost is very high in nitrogen, which is essential for healthy plants. Spread over the soil surface, like mulch. Nutrients will gradually enter the soil during watering and annual tilling. Use it on your garden, lawn, shrubs, trees, or indoor potted plants. One batch of compost is enough for 10-40 sq ft (1-4 sq m) of a lawn or garden, applied once or twice per year. Or use one batch per tree. You can also infuse mature compost with water to brew "compost tea" liquid fertilizer.
• Great for the environment: Energy use is just 5 kwh / month, or about $0.50/month - less than a garbage truck would burn in diesel fuel to haul away the same waste. A NatureMill composter recycles its weight in waste every 10 days, diverting over two tons of waste from landfills over its life. This reduces emissions of methane, a harmful greenhouse gas produced when organic matter decomposes in oxygen-starved landfills. NatureMill is made from recycled and recyclable materials. Every NatureMill composter meets or surpasses the stringent California Energy Efficiency Level IV - the most stringent energy standard in the world.