12 Best Kitchen Compost Bins

#1 Green Hills Health Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin

Finally someone has added a little personality and style to a Stainless Steel Compost Bin

Our Number 1 Counter Top Compost bin is made from Food Grade, durable Stainless Steel It’s designed to control odors, and by removing the unnecessary holes from the lid it eliminates any problems with insects as well

Cleaning is easy, and best done with a simple hand wash, using regular dishwashing detergent.

The bin feels sturdy and after using it for a few months in my home I have had no issue with chips or rust. I keep mine in the cupboard below my sink when not in use, but it certainly does not look out of place on the countertop.

It comes beautifully gift boxed, includes 4 Charcoal filters, which should last a long time, and comes with a pair of ladies gardening gloves as a bonus gift.

Best practice is to empty the Bin into your outside Compost system before the contents reaches the internal filters. This way they are rarely in need of removal or cleaning.

Like the unit itself, when filters do need cleaning, simply wash them in water and detergent, allow to dry, and put them back in position. This unit is 1.3 Gallons, is 11.5 inches tall (with the handles down) and about 8 inches across. Read More

#2 Epica Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin

Epica has delivered a perfectly functional countertop Compost bin, without the personality but at a bargain basement price.

Made from a slightly lower grade Stainless Steel, it is also durable, and leak-proof. This unit has ventilation holes in the lid designed allow airflow but as the contents will not convert to compost in this container, they are really not needed.
Odors are again controlled with internal charcoal filters.

Standard hand washing with your usual detergent is recommended.

The bin looks good on my counter, and matches modern decor.

Charcoal filters are the standard ones used in all of these style Compost pails, easy to remove but harder to replace. Again, just wash in water and detergent, allow to dry, and put them back in position. This unit is 1.3 Gallons, is 11.inches tall (with the handles down) and about 7 inches across.

#3 Chef’n EcoCrock Counter Compost Bin

At .75 of a Gallon, this counter top unit is smaller than others in our list and perfectly suits a household of two people.

While many Kitchen Compost bins have a “country feel” to their designs, this is more modern and the white finish will suit most modern kitchens.

The internal plastic pail lifts out for cleaning, and makes the transfer of scraps into your Compost Bin easy.

#4 Kitchen Compost Pail, Stainless Steel with Copper Plating

This Bin combines the strength and durability of stainless steel construction, with the design option of a polished genuine Copper Finish.

Made from a seamless stainless steel drum this compost pail will never leak.

Ventilation holes in the lid combine with washable charcoal filters to control insects and odors.

This bin also comes with a year’s supply of biodegradable plastic liner bags and 6 sets of the dual Charcoal filters.

#5 iTouchless Eco-Wise Compost Bin

Unlike their battery operated offerings, this cream colored metal compost bin does exactly what you would expect.

Fitted with a brushed stainless steel lid, this bin provides another visual variation on the most popular Kitchen compost pail concept, with the vertical ribs on the bucket giving it a old “trash can” look

As is customary with this style,the lid contains the twin charcoal filters

The coated metal bucket is claimed to be “dishwasher safe”

The bucket is 7 inches in diameter and with the lid fitted it stands 11.25 inches tall.

#6 Utopia Premium Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin

Another inexpensive Kitchen Compost bin made from light weight brushed Stainless Steel and intended to control both odors and insect pests.

Enjoy the convenient cleaning that comes with Stainless Steel, and a polished finish that should not rust or chip with use.

The bucket feels solid the lid fits firmly. It’s simple design is elegant and not at all out of place on your countertop

It comes with 4 Charcoal filters, ( 2 fitted, and the second pair as spares).

This Compost pail is 1.3 Gallons, just under 11 inches tall (with the handles down) and about 8 inches across.

#7 Third Rock Carbon Steel Compost Bin

Third Rock have produced an attractive Retro styled Compost bin in both a circular and tapered version.

Both feature .5mm Carbon Steel with two layers of powder coating to deliver the country kitchen look. The circular bin does not have a removable inner bucket but the tapered one does. Either can be used with or without disposable bags or liners.

As usual, the lid contains a removable charcoal filter to absorb odors, and fits snuggly to control smells and insects.

These compost bins have also been designed with gift giving in mind

The round one is basically 9 inches tall and 9 inches wide. The tapered option is 10.6 inches high and a full 12 inches wide when the fixed handles are taken into account.

#8 Relaxed Gardener Rust Proof Compost Bin

This smaller (0.8 gallon) Compost bucket is made from powder coated steel and contains a separate internal plastic liner bucket.

By filling and emptying the plastic bucket, no food scraps ever touch the metal outer, so there is no chance of long term corrosion or rusting
The lid contains the single odor absorbing charcoal filter, with replacements also available on Amazon.

Along with the smaller capacity comes a smaller container, measuring just 9.5 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

The neutral cream color is intended to suit any decor.

#9 Cooler Kitchen Oversize Compost Bin

This is a larger version (1.3 Gallon) Compost bucket in the same style as our #8 selection above. This one comes with two Charcoal filters in the lid for odor control.

The bucket is also made from powder coated steel and it contains a separate internal plastic liner bucket.

The plastic inner bucket, once emptied can be simply washed by hand, but it is also dishwasher safe.

This Compost Pail is sturdy, and comes fully assembled except for adding the Filters into the lid.

This bin is 11.8 inches tall and 8.8 inches wide.

The high gloss white finish should not look out of place in most kitchens.

#10 Oxo Flip Top Kitchen Compost Bin

This is a small 12 cup (.75 gallon) compost bin which would suit a one person home.

Made from durable polypropylene and double-walled ABS plastic, the inner bucket is not removable, but the flip top lid clips off for easy cleaning or emptying and reattaches easily as well. No liner bags are needed but if you choose to use one a small 2.6 gallon size works.

Unlike other bins on the market, this one has no seal around the lid, and does not use any filters for odor control, but with the absence of ventilation holes in the lid it seems to do pretty well.

Choose from gloss white, or a deep grey, both dishwasher safe.

You can remove the lid and place into your dishwasher, (safe on top shelf only)

This bin is only 7inches tall and 7 inches square, so takes up little space on your counter.

#11 Harra Home Double Layer Compost Bin

This is another small (1 person) compost container with a volume of only 12 cups (.75 gallon), but this one has a removable inner bucket with a difference.

The inner bucket is designed to allow fluids to seep out of the bottom, separating the liquid from the solids.

The lid does not have any seal, nor are any filters employed to manage odor, in essence it is a stylish plastic bucket with a lid, intended to hold scraps temporarily before emptying into your compost bin outside.

Not suitable for use with disposable liner bags, as they would negate the draining feature

Again available in white, or dark grey, both the inner and outer buckets are easily hand washed. The manufacture does not claim “dishwasher safe”.

This bin is only 7 inches tall and 7 inches square.

#12 Food Recycler and Kitchen Compost Container

For Apartment dwellers or others who want to recycle food waste without an external Compost Bin. The Food recycler takes your kitchen waste from scraps to soil additives in just a few hours.

Simply add your material and turn it on. The food recycler reduces them to about 10% of the original volume, leaving you with a soil additive ready to use.

It is considerably larger than a Countertop Compost Bin, but is self-contained, easy to clean (both inside and out), and does not look out of place on your counter.

The unit quietly reduces and sterilizes the contents and shuts itself off when done. Its unique filtration system does all of this without Odors.

Add the residue to nearby garden beds or plant pots.