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Turn your manure into reusable and highly beneficial compost!

Tired of fly-attracting manure piles and ready to turn them into useful compost?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated June 2026

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Dungster Composting Systems has highly effective composting systems for both large and small operations! Turn your manure into reusable and highly beneficial compost!

When Manure Happens—CompostingIs The Answer!

We’ve all seen it. That huge pile of manure attracting flies,~~generating~~Harboring bacteria and unpleasant fumes. It is an eye-sore, and irritation. For horse owners, it is a constant worry. Spreaders just spread the germs all over your pasture making a health hazzard for both the inside (gut) and outside (hooves) of the horse. Hauling manure away can be very expensive. Why not turn that stinky manure into fresh compost that you can use or sell to your friends?

WhatISCompost?

Compost is Mother Nature at work!Our world needs to return to mother earth as much as we take. Composting is one way this can occur. Raw wastes, such as manure and food scraps, needs to be responsibly managed so they do no harm (seeeutrophication). The heat generated by composting manure kills weed seeds, fly larva, and pathogens. Nutrients are converted and fixed in a form plants can absorb, are less susceptible to leaching, and finished compost has no offensive odors nor does it attract flies and rodents as will raw manure. While manure management is certainly not a new issue, it is increasingly becoming a topic that must be addressed.

So What Is The Answer To The “Manure” Question?DUNGSTER!

Talk about turning “lemons into lemonaide”… TheDungster is a lasting solution turning stinky manure, into a first rate compost that is a great addition to any horse facility! The Dunster Composter and uses the "in-vessel" composting method to turn tons of manure (even food waste!) and other organics into stable, desirable compost in just 30 days! The Dungster composter efficiently converts the material bythermophilic composting (Wikipedia - Open Source Ecology). This composting method, like all composting, is the key to a sound waste management program.

Is It True That The Dungster Produces Sanitary Compost?How?

YES! The answer is easy to explain. The high heat of the composting step (~130 TO 150F) “sanitizes” the materials killing fly larvae, pathogens and rendering weed-seeds unable to germinate resulting in ideal organic material used as a soil amendment. This is truly a compost that can benefit your gardens, property and enriches the soil and plantlife!

What Does It Mean“In Vessel”Composting?

We are happy to tell you! In-vessel composting is a composting method that confines the materials within a vessel. Dungster’s “vessel” is a roll-off dumpster. These dumpsters are never modified when composting and can return to waste hauling at any time. The Dungster aeration kit, with controlled air flow and temperature monitoring, maintains ideal bio-reactor conditions for ideal compost production. Dumpsters are used, “as is”, because they are the most affordable and convenient “vessel” available in all communities both rural and urban. They are mobile, so units can be added and reduced with ease.

They are available to purchase, or to rent, (or both) and no permits are required to use a dumpster. We also have aSolar Optionyou can learn about!

So Basic Kit is ONE Dumpster and Premium Kit is TWO Dumpsters!

The Dungster Is Superior To Other Methods!

Small footprint
Little monthly labor required
Only 30 days of active composting!
Low costs to start
A dumpster (as the vessel) costs low four figures when bought used.
A dumpster (as the vessel) rental costs are low three figures per month.
Dungster kit costs little to buy or rent (See Buy/Rent page)
Renting Option; Dungster kit is the only solution available to rent (see Buy or Rent page).
Weekly operating costs is less than a Starbucks coffee habit!

With So Many Other Methods You End Up With...

Large footprint, mostly due TO Spreading THE Materials OUT ON THE Ground IN A Pile
Long processing time, 3 to 9 months, or more
Large material handling investment of $20k to $100k
High labor demands

What If I Don’t Have a Tractor For Loading? Is There A Ramp?

Absolutely! With Dungster'sRamp-it-Uploading kityour daily chores place the manure and soiled bedding directly into the Dungster Composter in one movement eliminating multiple "touches" and avoiding manure lying upon the ground potentially leaching nutrients into the environment. This also eliminates operating a piece of power equipment, like a tractor, during daily chores. This provides a lower carbon footprint and inheritly improved safety for all the people and animals at the farm. This is an great help for the full-board owner/operator who has limited time.

Like the aeration kit, the loadingramps require no modification to the host dumpster.They likewise are all manageable items in weight, permiting the installation, adjustment and removal to be a one-person task that is accomphished in a few minutes time.

Note: Similar to the aeration kits, these can be purchased or rented from Dungster LLC.What

What If I Have a Small Operation? CanDungsterHelp Me?
YES! We haveseveral clients that come to us with smaller 1-4 horse operations and we have a system just for them!!! It is called "The Carbon Cyle"!(See 3 samples in the graphic at the top) Started in New Zealand, Dungster is the American Dealer. The Carbon Cycle ships from Erie Pennsylvania. PSo easy to put together, and we provide the Allen Wrench needed. The Aluminum Frame lasts forever and you only replace the easy wood slats, every 5 years. Turns into compost in only 45-60 days!!! Pricing starts at only $1,000 for a Small (1 cubic yard) and $2000 for our Large (2 cubic yards).

Are There State Regulations Regarding Manure?

Yes and this is important to know! Most states already have environmental regulations addressing animal density per acre to protect from manure nutrients running-off into streams and leaching into drinking wells and ground water. Some states are implementing food diversion legislation with composting of food the preferred alterantive. The Dungster system can be used in both applications.
Note: In Most States when manure is turned into compost-- it is NO Longer regulated!!

Two decisions must be made:#1 thecomposter'scapacityand #2 whether to start with abasic kit or a premium kit.

Capacity:Fortunately,dumpsters come in common sizes, these are 10-yard, 20-yard 30-yard and 40-yard capacities. The Dungster Aeration Kits are likewise available in these four common sizes. Make your choice from the table provided on our website (Special sizes and non-dumpster aerations kits are available upon request).

Basic Kit or a Premium Kit:This decision determineshowyour composting process will operate. With theBasic Kityou have one dumpster and aeration equipment for one dumpster. When full and actively composting (for about a month's time) the new material arriving daily needs to be kept someplace else. When the actively composting batch finishes, and its dumpster is emptied and ready for a new batch, the new material must then behandled againfrom storage and placed into the readied composting dumpster.

YES.The Premium KIT— you can fill one, start composting and then immediately start to fill othe other dumpster— so there is no ‘wait’ time!!

OK NOW The Final Decision… OWN or Rent?

There are advantages to both. Let Tim tell you about it… and check out our pricing andaffordable options!

What About The Open Top?

Right! That opening needs to be convered since it is not part of the Dumpster Box! Dungster offers the "Dungster Guard Cover System". These molded P.E. covers come in sections where 2 will cover a 10-yard composter and 4 will cover 20, 30, or 40 yard Dungsters. Weighing only $43 pounds each, these covers can be handled by anyone. They come with securing straps that can be padlocked to prevent someone accidentally throwing in a 'trash bag' (annoying). The top also keeps animals out.

Owning starts at just $2,190 for a 10 yard basic kitand we have several larger sizes available!

Renting starts at just $52 a months for a 10 yard basic kit.

Call Tim Today and be Rid of the Manure “Blues” Once and For All!

You’ll be happier, the neighbors will be happier and the horses will enjoy fewer flies to contend with! Tim understands your “manure woes”. He is friendly, knowledgable and will help you determine just the right situation for your composting needs. You will be surprised at how affordable and enjoyable it is to turn a problem into an asset!Pick up the phone and tell Tim todayabout your horse property, your horses and let Tim help you find a real solution to your manure needs!

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

How does the Dungster turn horse manure into usable compost?

The Dungster uses the "in-vessel" composting method, where the manure and soiled bedding are confined inside a roll-off dumpster fitted with an aeration kit. Controlled airflow and temperature monitoring create thermophilic composting conditions that convert tons of manure, and even food waste, into stable, desirable compost. Active composting takes only about 30 days, followed by a curing period.

Is the finished compost actually sanitary, or just rotted manure?

It is sanitized by heat. During active composting the material reaches roughly 130 to 150F, which kills fly larvae and pathogens and renders weed seeds unable to germinate. The result is a clean soil amendment with no offensive odor that won't attract flies and rodents the way raw manure does.

Do I have to turn the pile or buy expensive equipment to run a Dungster?

No. Air is delivered through pipes laid in the bottom of the dumpster and fed by an outdoor-grade blower, with exhaust venting through a biofilter, so there is no need to turn the pile and no large capital investment. The Dungster has a small footprint, requires little monthly labor, and Dungster says weekly operating cost is less than a Starbucks coffee habit. The aeration pipes are designed to be recovered and reused for the next batch.

What is the difference between the Basic Kit and the Premium Kit?

The Basic Kit is one dumpster with aeration equipment for a single vessel, so while one batch is actively composting you must store the new daily material elsewhere and handle it again later. The Premium Kit is two dumpsters, so you can fill one and start it composting while you immediately begin filling the second, eliminating the wait time. Owning starts at just $2,190 for a 10-yard basic kit, with larger sizes available.

Can I rent a Dungster instead of buying one, and do I need a permit?

Yes, Dungster kits are available to purchase, to rent, or both, and the rental option is something Dungster notes is unique to them. The dumpsters used as the vessel are never modified and can return to waste hauling at any time, and no permits are required to use a dumpster. Renting starts at just $52 a month for a 10-yard basic kit.

I only have a few horses. Is there a smaller composting option?

Yes. For smaller 1-4 horse operations Dungster offers "The Carbon Cycle," a compact composter that ships from Erie, Pennsylvania, with an aluminum frame and replaceable wood slats. It composts in about 45-60 days, and pricing starts at $1,000 for the SMALL (1 cubic yard) and $2,000 for the LARGE (2 cubic yards).

What if I don't have a tractor for loading, and how is the open top covered?

Dungster's Ramp-it-Up loading kit lets you place manure and soiled bedding directly into the composter in one movement, so no tractor or power equipment is needed for daily chores. For the open top, the Dungster Guard Cover System uses molded covers, two for a 10-yard composter and four for 20, 30, or 40-yard units, with straps that can be padlocked to keep out animals and stray trash bags.

How do I get started with Dungster Composting Systems?

Tim is available to help you figure out your manure needs and the right composter capacity, choosing between a basic or premium kit and whether to own or rent. You can reach Dungster, LLC at 814-450-1010 or info@DungsterComposting.com, or visit https://www.dungstercomposting.com/ to view sizing tables, the Solar Option, and pricing.