Wright Environmental TMDL Composter
The Wright Environmental TMDL Composter is designed specifically for barn manure programs where watershed protection and TMDL compliance drive equipment selection, combining targeted nutrient management with composting in a mid-cost package. It is less automated than the top-end reactors but provides specialized engineering, reporting and runoff controls that reduce permitting risk and potential regulatory fines, making it a practical market-leader for farms operating in regulated catchments.
Nutrient-optimized
Regulatory compliant
Nutrient-optimized
Regulatory compliant
Review Summary
"Users value its regulatory compliance, heavy-duty construction and reliable long-term operation for manure management, though note it is costly, bulky, and requires regular servicing."
Runoff-to-gold
Designed to support TMDL and water‑quality objectives with robust leachate containment and runoff controls.
Runoff-to-gold
Designed to support TMDL and water‑quality objectives with robust leachate containment and runoff controls.
Eco-Friendly Living
Skill Development & Mastery
The Wright Environmental TMDL Composter is designed specifically for barn manure programs where watershed protection and TMDL compliance drive equipment selection, combining targeted nutrient management with composting in a mid-cost package. It is less automated than the top-end reactors but provides specialized engineering, reporting and runoff controls that reduce permitting risk and potential regulatory fines, making it a practical market-leader for farms operating in regulated catchments.
Nutrient-optimized
Regulatory compliant
Runoff-to-gold
Designed to support TMDL and water‑quality objectives with robust leachate containment and runoff controls.
In‑vessel design offers controlled aeration and temperature profiling to reduce pathogens and limit nutrient losses to meet regulatory expectations.
Nutrient-optimized
Regulatory compliant
Runoff-to-gold
Designed to support TMDL and water‑quality objectives with robust leachate containment and runoff controls.
In‑vessel design offers controlled aeration and temperature profiling to reduce pathogens and limit nutrient losses to meet regulatory expectations.
$60,000-220,000 USD
Green Mountain Technologies Earth Tub
The Earth Tub is a rugged, insulated enclosed composter optimized for cold climates and low-maintenance operation, providing reliable thermal retention and passive airflow for stable composting of equine bedding. It occupies the mid-market between micro-bin affordability and industrial throughput, giving equine managers a cost-effective, energy-sparing alternative to both compact micro-systems and sensor-driven reactors.
Insulated tumbler grin
No-spill pivot
Insulated tumbler grin
No-spill pivot
Review Summary
"Reviewers like the Green Mountain Earth Tub for consistent year‑round performance, good passive aeration and insulation that speeds decomposition, while criticisms typically target electronics reliability and higher-than-expected shipping or service fees."
Winter-warm performance
Enclosed rotating drum tailored to thoroughly mix bedding and manure for uniform composting.
Winter-warm performance
Enclosed rotating drum tailored to thoroughly mix bedding and manure for uniform composting.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Earth Tub is a rugged, insulated enclosed composter optimized for cold climates and low-maintenance operation, providing reliable thermal retention and passive airflow for stable composting of equine bedding. It occupies the mid-market between micro-bin affordability and industrial throughput, giving equine managers a cost-effective, energy-sparing alternative to both compact micro-systems and sensor-driven reactors.
Insulated tumbler grin
No-spill pivot
Winter-warm performance
Enclosed rotating drum tailored to thoroughly mix bedding and manure for uniform composting.
Motorized rotation with adjustable retention times to match bedding types and volumes.
Insulated tumbler grin
No-spill pivot
Winter-warm performance
Enclosed rotating drum tailored to thoroughly mix bedding and manure for uniform composting.
Motorized rotation with adjustable retention times to match bedding types and volumes.
$10,000-18,000 USD
Green Mountain Technologies ECS-5
The Green Mountain Technologies ECS-5 is the market leader for mid-to-large farms needing scalable forced-aeration static beds for manure management. It pairs robust blowers, automated monitoring and modular bays to provide consistent process control and lower per-ton operating cost than smaller units like the O2 Micro-Bin or portable bag systems, though it carries higher initial capital expense. Compared to tarp or bag solutions it offers superior long-term throughput and documented odor and leachate performance that justify investment for continuous, high-volume operations.
High throughput
Auto airflow
High throughput
Auto airflow
Review Summary
"Owners praise the Green Mountain Technologies ECS-5 for reliable forced-aeration performance, energy efficiency and consistent results; negatives cited are the steep price and occasional need for professional servicing."
All-weather champ
Programmable controller offering timed aeration cycles and temperature monitoring inputs.
All-weather champ
Programmable controller offering timed aeration cycles and temperature monitoring inputs.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Green Mountain Technologies ECS-5 is the market leader for mid-to-large farms needing scalable forced-aeration static beds for manure management. It pairs robust blowers, automated monitoring and modular bays to provide consistent process control and lower per-ton operating cost than smaller units like the O2 Micro-Bin or portable bag systems, though it carries higher initial capital expense. Compared to tarp or bag solutions it offers superior long-term throughput and documented odor and leachate performance that justify investment for continuous, high-volume operations.
High throughput
Auto airflow
All-weather champ
Programmable controller offering timed aeration cycles and temperature monitoring inputs.
Balanced air distribution manifold to promote uniform composting across static beds.
High throughput
Auto airflow
All-weather champ
Programmable controller offering timed aeration cycles and temperature monitoring inputs.
Balanced air distribution manifold to promote uniform composting across static beds.
$6,000-9,000 USD
O2 Compost Micro-Bin System
O2 Compost's Micro-Bin System earns a best-in-class spot for naturally aerated static piles aimed at on-farm stable bedding because it combines a low-cost, modular bin design with passive aeration channels that promote uniform oxygen distribution without blowers. Compared with larger, commercial-only options on this list, its smaller footprint and simple installation lower upfront capital and operating costs for farms wanting frequent, small-batch bedding processing while still delivering effective odor control and pathogen reduction.
Compact countertop
Odor-free wizardry
Compact countertop
Odor-free wizardry
Review Summary
"Users praise the O2 Compost Micro-Bin System for reliable, compact aerobic composting that controls odors and works well for small-scale stable bedding; some report limited capacity for larger operations and occasional fan/filter maintenance."
Rapid heat-up
Compact micro-bin design suited for stall-level or household stable bedding composting.
Rapid heat-up
Compact micro-bin design suited for stall-level or household stable bedding composting.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
O2 Compost's Micro-Bin System earns a best-in-class spot for naturally aerated static piles aimed at on-farm stable bedding because it combines a low-cost, modular bin design with passive aeration channels that promote uniform oxygen distribution without blowers. Compared with larger, commercial-only options on this list, its smaller footprint and simple installation lower upfront capital and operating costs for farms wanting frequent, small-batch bedding processing while still delivering effective odor control and pathogen reduction.
Compact countertop
Odor-free wizardry
Rapid heat-up
Compact micro-bin design suited for stall-level or household stable bedding composting.
Passive/naturally aerated core and perforated tubing reduce management needs and energy use.
Compact countertop
Odor-free wizardry
Rapid heat-up
Compact micro-bin design suited for stall-level or household stable bedding composting.
Passive/naturally aerated core and perforated tubing reduce management needs and energy use.
$200-800 USD
BioReactor BR-500 Composting System
The BR-500 is positioned as the best-in-class small-to-medium in-vessel composter for barn waste, delivering modular capacity and reliable odor suppression with a low upfront cost. Its combination of passive and optional forced aeration gives a faster ROI and lower operating complexity than larger systems like the AgriVent EC-3000, while offering greater throughput and control than typical low-end bins and a smaller footprint and price tag compared with stainless-steel options such as the EarthCare unit.
Turbo microbe action
Sealed odor shield
Turbo microbe action
Sealed odor shield
Review Summary
"Users report the BioReactor BR-500 is a high-performance, durable system that rapidly composts barn waste with excellent odor control; buyers note the upfront cost and learning curve for optimal operation. After extended use owners praise its reliability and throughput for medium-to-large farms."
Compact barn-fit (cozy)
Continuous forced aeration and ventilation to accelerate composting and reduce odors.
Compact barn-fit (cozy)
Continuous forced aeration and ventilation to accelerate composting and reduce odors.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The BR-500 is positioned as the best-in-class small-to-medium in-vessel composter for barn waste, delivering modular capacity and reliable odor suppression with a low upfront cost. Its combination of passive and optional forced aeration gives a faster ROI and lower operating complexity than larger systems like the AgriVent EC-3000, while offering greater throughput and control than typical low-end bins and a smaller footprint and price tag compared with stainless-steel options such as the EarthCare unit.
Turbo microbe action
Sealed odor shield
Compact barn-fit (cozy)
Continuous forced aeration and ventilation to accelerate composting and reduce odors.
Insulated steel chamber with automated temperature and moisture controls for steady decomposition.
Turbo microbe action
Sealed odor shield
Compact barn-fit (cozy)
Continuous forced aeration and ventilation to accelerate composting and reduce odors.
Insulated steel chamber with automated temperature and moisture controls for steady decomposition.
$15,000-25,000 USD
Sensaphone Sentinel PRO Monitoring System
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is a robust, hardware‑centric environmental monitoring and alarm controller that aggregates multiple sensor types and issues dependable local or remote alerts via network/cellular paths. It is a market leader for on‑premises reliability and legacy‑system integration—often preferred where fail‑safe alarm delivery is essential—offering a different risk profile than cloud‑first services (e.g., InTemp or AgriWebb) at the expense of potentially higher deployment complexity across many barn locations.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Review Summary
"The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is regarded as a robust, feature-rich monitoring and alarm system with versatile sensor support and proven reliability, while some users find the interface and cloud/integration features somewhat dated compared with newer SaaS offerings. It remains a go-to for mission-critical environmental monitoring where uptime matters."
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is a robust, hardware‑centric environmental monitoring and alarm controller that aggregates multiple sensor types and issues dependable local or remote alerts via network/cellular paths. It is a market leader for on‑premises reliability and legacy‑system integration—often preferred where fail‑safe alarm delivery is essential—offering a different risk profile than cloud‑first services (e.g., InTemp or AgriWebb) at the expense of potentially higher deployment complexity across many barn locations.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Cellular and Ethernet connectivity with automated alarm notifications and historical event logging.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Cellular and Ethernet connectivity with automated alarm notifications and historical event logging.
$800-2,200 USD