To be clear, Composting does not take place in these containers, but hassle free composting does start with collecting food scraps in your Kitchen. These could be stored in any container, but for a tiny Investment you can have an attractive Kitchen Compost bin that will not detract from your Decor
The best countertop compost pails are made from durable stainless steel, polished, painted or plated to get the different finishes. Internal filters take care of odors and insects. For best results, empty your Kitchen Compost bin into your Garden bin every 2 to 3 days.
Our Best Kitchen Compost Bins 2018 – Stylish and Effective
#1 Utopia Premium Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin
Our Number 1 Counter Top Compost bin is made from durable stainless Steel and is designed to control both insect pests and odors.
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 month in my home I have had no issue with insects. 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.
Being stainless steel it should not chip or rust.
It comes with 4 Charcoal filters, which should last a long time. Like the Unit itself, they simply soak in water and detergent regularly, abd then go back into their position.This unit is 1.3 Gallons, is just under 11 inches tall (with the handles down) and about 8 inches across.
Pros:
- Sturdy Stainless steel construction
- Comfortably holds a few days Scraps
- Easy cleaning of both the Bin and the Filter
- Looks like any other modern appliance on my Counter
Cons
- Some users suggest it does not stand up to Dishwasher cleaning
- Charcoal filter needs to be washed regularly and allowed to dry to avoid mold
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#2 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.
Pros:
- All in one Waste conversion unit
- Automatically turns off when finished
- Bypasses the use of a conventional Compost Bin
- Unit and Internal Scrap buskets are easy to clean
Cons
- For best results processed waste needs to mature for 30 days before going on to your garden
- Scraps with High moisture content can take up to 6 hours to process
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#3 Green Cycler Kitchen Compost Shredder
This small kitchen compost bin with its shredder is a perfect partner for your external compost bin.
Smaller materials break down more quickly, so running your kitchen scraps through this means quicker access to the finished product.
It also speeds up your worm farm production as worms convert smaller items more quickly as well.
A small “1-foot” cube, this shredder is stylish enough for your kitchen, has a strong crank handle and a removable lid for easy viewing. The stainless steel blade cartridge snaps in and out for easy cleaning.Read more
Pros:
- Stylish, Sleek, Small
- Turbo Charges your Composting
- Designed for easy cleaning
- Doubles as a Juice/Cider Press
Cons
- Shredder is manually Powered
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#4 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 pale lifts out for cleaning, and makes the transfer of scraps into your Compost Bin easy.
Pros:
- Modern design to suit most kitchens
- Internal basket makes for easy cleaning
- Internal filter absorbs odors
- Bonus filters included
Cons
- Smaller than most other Counter Top bins
- Lid Design means you can’t completely fill the bucket
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#5 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.
Pros:
- Genuine Copper Plating.
- Stainless steel drum
- Washable Filters
- Full year’s filters included.
Cons
- Bags keep pail clean but tear easily when transferring scraps
- Replacement bags not available for re-order.
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