I outgrew my large plastic compost and just wanted a corralled area where I could dump everything and turn it easily with a pitchfork. I keep it behind the house, down a very short path and behind some tall grasses so it can’t be seen. But honestly, it’s not an eyesore. It’s sturdy and does the job. If you turn your compost, the animals aren’t interested, so the lack of a top isn’t an issue.