This is annoying to put together, and at first seems as though it will be flimsy at best; But once we put it together it's perfect, and simple to use. We haven't gotten to the point of emptying it yet, but the two sides help to "cook" one side while filling the other. In our opinion, this is an awesome addition to our garden in the city, and great for new composter gardeners like us. It keeps out pests, and allows us to do things right from start to finish.