I purchased this at the end of summer 2014. I filled it with leaves, grass clippings and random veggie garbage. I tumbled once or twice in fall, Within 2 months the compost was beautiful already. Now my bin is full from all my veggie garden trimmings and its the sweetest smelling compost ever. No problems with the bin itself of than its hard to turn when it is full. I recommend getting a compost starter for beginners, and toss in a few worms for quicker breakdown.