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

Use it everyday. The nicely weighted stainless steel and modern design makes it look good sitting on the counter and it also fits well under the sink. Lid has charcoal filter inserts which can be used for quite a long time and are easily replaced. Strong handle makes it easy to carry over to my food preparation area, which may end up being in different places in the kitchen depending on what I’m making. I do place 3 gallon compostable food scrap bags inside simply because it’s easier for me to remove and tie and throw them into my organic recycle bin when full. I put a folded paper towel at the bottom before I put the new food scrap bag in, and at least rinse the can out and dry before putting a new bag in mainly because I don’t fill it up except every couple of days and some condensation from the bags can result. Takes only a minute. But using a bag is not necessary at all if you want to just dump the contents into the trashcan directly or compost pile if you have one, because the can is easily washable like any stainless steel pot or bowl. Lid is very tight so no smells are released plus never have had any unwanted creatures finding their way into it. Ordered a different brand/type originally that rusted. This one still looks brand new and it is one of my most-used kitchen accessories. Thank you!

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?

This compost bin looks great on my kitchen counter—sleek and compact without taking up too much space. I use 1.2-gallon compostable bags, and they fit perfectly with enough overhang to roll over the edge and stay securely in place. No slipping or mess.The included carbon filter does a great job containing odors, even with food scraps sitting for a few days. It's a practical and well-designed addition to any kitchen aiming for less waste.

Perfect countertop compost container! I love the size - just right for a week of kitchen scraps - I also love the shape - the compostable liner I use lifts out so easily. I did use adhesive felt on the bottom so the metal doesn’t scratch my white countertop but it was an easy fix. I do have a concern for when the filter in the lid needs to be changed… I’m not sure how to get the filter out - the lid doesn’t seem to open??? I’d love the seller to respond to this question…

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

Good looking and easy to use. Looks nice on the kitchen counter. No smell comes from it. Good size.

Finally after setting aside bowls and plates daily for so long. No longer do I have to tell my kid to put his apple cores in some random container that changes. Such a great price, I don't know why I didnt get it sooner. As a family of four we will empty it into the green bin each day or now with this covered, filtered bin, it can be missed. The filter is larger than I thought it would be, which is great to cover all the smells! It looks good, matching the muted silver tones of our other kitchen pieces. It feels like good quality and definitely functional.Before it became a requirement in CA, we started composting--now that ut is a requirement, we put it all in the green waste bin since we never fully figured out how to make dirt. Still, its good to prevent greenhouse gases.

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