Available from www.originalorganics.co.uk    Price at March 2014  £ 39.99

A small (base diameter 52cm, height 54cm) 40 litre capacity cone shaped decorative composter in bright galvanised metal. Fitted with an easy-access sliding hatch. Both hatch and lid have a handle for ease of use.  Made  in the UK.

Parasene metal composter

 The Parasens  galvanised  90 x 62 x 45cm composter is supplied as a flatpack  is relatively cheap at £53.94 and makes a good alternative composter for those who do not like plastic.  It  has a  9 cubic ft. capacity and in shape resembles the Komp 250.  It has a good size lid and a large hatch for ease of harvesting.  Available from Machine Mart at http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/parasene-flatpack-composter

 Price July 2017 £54.00

Galvanised bin from William James & Co

A round galvanised composter is said to provide an  environmentally friendly means  of composting for those wjho wish to avoid plastic and do not want a wooden bin.This model manufactured from 22 gauge galvanised steel, has a a  rubber lid,  and a large hatch at its base. 

The bin is 0.71m high and 460mm in diameter

Available from William James & Co 

 https://www.wmjames.co.uk/galvanised-composter.html?gclid=CKK0grOpg9UCFQMz0wodz1MJTg

Price July 2017   £34.68