The container works as intended but if you have any critters who like to eat worms (aka raccoons!) you’ll end up with an in-ground composter rather than a worm bin. There should be a lock on the top so raccoons, which are ubiquitous throughout the U.S., cannot just pop open the top and have a worm feast. First night with worms in my garden resulted in a raccoon smorgasbord. Not a red worm in sight on day 2. So much for that.