Countertop Compost Bin - Bamboo Fiber Composter, Dishwasher Safe, 1.25 Gal.,

I wanted a more aesthetically pleasing countertop compost bin for my apartment, and while this one was a little more money than I would probably spend on something like this, it is certainly worth it. It is very durable and easy to clean. With the lighter color the lid can get a little grimy on top, so you do need to be careful about not overfilling it. During the summer time when my apartment is a little warm it does tend to gather fruit flies pretty quickly, so just something to look out for.

This bin's arrival coincided with getting new flooring installed and our duplex neighbor moving out, and being invaded by sugar ants. The bin is a great improvement over the old insulated ice bucket we were using which held odors. The bin, thankfully, does not, However, ants majorly invaded the bin through the holes and filter in the lid-- not pleasant! We're not into poisoning pests, so have been regularaly spraying bin lid with 1:1 vinegar water solution, and it's now keeping them away. Otherwise, it's been great having this bin,

This looks nice but doesn’t hold up. I’ve had for over a year and it’s cracked multiple times. Tried to fix but the body keeps cracking.

Since we started using the compost bin we have reduced our garbage output significantly - from multiple bags of trash to less than one bag per week. Our food scraps go in and when filled we either take them to our local composter or place them in our own composting bin. Easy to clean either in the dishwasher or by hand. Not a fan of the carbon filter that needs to be replaced and is not compostable or recyclable. Other than that, love it!

It really is a good little thing. The carbon filter keeps things from stinking. It has held up great for the last few months. We have one in the kitchen for compost and I use another one for cloth toilet paper in the bathroom. Very cool that it’s not plastic.