Once you have filled one compartment, leave this first batch to age while adding fresh material to the second compartment; when the first batch is ready, the compartment can be emptied to accept new material, while the second batch is then left to break down, continuing the cycle.
The 26" x 28" UV-resistant polypropylene barrel stands 36" tall on the galvanized aluminum frame. Each compartment has a capacity of 2.5 cubic feet.