Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin for Kitchen Countertop, 1.3 Gallon Compost Bucket for Kitchen with Lid, Includes 1 Spare Charcoal Filter, Home Essentials - (Silver)

I have owned it for a year and love it. I bought this as a present for a friend. The one I previously had was ceramic and had a lip around the inside of the bin. When I tried to empty it the food would constantly get caught on that rim. I would use a bag, but it would still get caught on the rim, trying to pull it out. I search for a kitchen bin without the rim, and found this one and have loved it. The double filters on the cover, keep odors out, inside the bucket still has odors and the compost slides out very easily when dumping it. If I use a bag it slides out very easily but I don’t use the bag with this. It’s just as easy to dump it clean it. It comes with replacement filter but I haven’t used it yet. I just wash and rinse the filter. Wait until it dries put it back in the cover and so far no odors in kitchen. It is very sturdy worth the money I pd, Top is easy to open, just lift. It holds a lot and comes with the filters in place ready to use from the box. I would recommend getting this

I have had this bin for a while and decided it was time to write a review. At first, I was disappointed that it was so small but as time has gone on, I find that I really like the size. I came to the conclusion that if I let it sit for too long it smelled pretty bad, and the smaller size makes me dump it in the compost bin more often. I also found that you absolutely need to wash the filters and the bin after you have emptied it because the filters hold the smell and will continue to smell after you have emptied the bin. The container is well made and will hold up for a long time. I also bought the green bags to go with the bin, but if you are dumping it every day or so, they really aren't needed.

I didn’t want a big compost bin and keep food scraps too long on the countertop, but also I didn’t want something too small so that I had to make too many trips to the outdoor compost bin.This was a good size for our household (We are a family of three including a teenage son and I cook a lot.) I also checked this can fit in a fridge if I want in the middle of summer.I also like the material. Stainless steel is easy to keep it clean. I hope it’s durable, which I have to see over time.

This is a nice bin with sleek design. It looks good on the countertop, controls odors and bugs. It took me months to realize it is not water tight! Most of what I put into it isn’t too juicy, so thankfully it hasn’t leaked on my counter. I thought I was losing my mind when I would fill it with soapy water and it would be empty by morning. I thought my husband was dumping it out. Nope - it leaks, and it actually leaks out fairly quickly! Other than that, it’s a decent bin.

I never thought I'd be this enthusiastic about a compost bin, but here we are. This little wonder has completely changed the way I handle kitchen waste. It’s compact enough to sit neatly on my counter without being an eyesore, and the charcoal filter actually works — no smells, even after a week of banana peels and coffee grounds.The lid fits snugly, and the handle makes it easy to carry out to the outdoor compost pile. Cleaning it is simple too; I just rinse it with a little dish soap and it’s good as new. I also appreciate the sturdy construction — it doesn't feel flimsy like some others I looked at.If you're on the fence about composting or just want to upgrade from that sad old bowl you’ve been using, this bin is 100% worth it. Who knew rotting food could bring so much joy?

The carbon filter does a good job of limiting odor and this can hold liquids without leaking. No risk of breaking if dropped like ceramic containers. Food can stick to the sides when emptying and is hard to rinse off, but soaking in bleach every once in a while easily cleans the container. No rust even when used with acidic waste like coffee grinds. One negative is that the colored coating can scratch off if it hits against hard objects like pots and pans in the sink.

good product, sturdy and stays clean. since I live in rural country, I do not put food products down my drain as I have a septic pond.this is a great alternative and good sturdy product

I was using an asparagus steamer pot for my compost for a few years but it started leaking so decided to get something a bit more substantial. This works great. It looks good on the kitchen counter and I love the size.