Best Compost Bins

Do you want to store your food scraps to make compost? Are you looking for compost bins? In this guide, we reviewed some of the best compost bins on the market. It is our hope that it will help you choose the best compost bin for your needs.

 

1.  EPICA Stainless Steel Compost Bin

The EPICA stainless steel compost bin is the ideal choice of compost bins for your home. It is designed to prevent the bad odor from the organic waste from permeating your kitchen. This is achieved by a vented, double-ply charcoal filter system that had 2 odor trapping filters.

This compost bin is made from a single sheet of 304-grade rust-resistant steel to prevent leaks. With its stainless steel finish, it is easy to clean. Additionally, it is anti-scratch, anti-crack, and will not chip. Its design gives it a small footprint that makes it space-efficient.

Moreover, it is also lightweight and that makes it easy to lift. The EPICA stainless steel compost bin features a convenient handle that makes it easy to move it around. It has a 1.3-gallon capacity that allows you to store a good amount of organic waste for composting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• Vented Filtration System
• Convenient Carrying Handle
• One-Handed Lid Open
• Easy-Access Filter
• Stainless Steel Construction
• Controls Odors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Utopia Compost Bin

The Utopia Compost Bin is well suited to store your food scraps for composting. It is made of high-quality grade 201 stainless steel that will not rust, scratch, or chip.

It is designed to keep the odor trapped in the compost bin and not let it permeate your home thereby attracting fruit flies. Its charcoal filter retains and locks the odor inside the bin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• Stainless Steel Construction
• Controls Odors
• Durable & Long-Lasting
• Lightweight & Portable

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  NEW OXO Compost Bin

The NEW OXO Compost Bin is designed to store your organic waste and keep the odor sealed in the bin thereby preventing it from permeating your home. With its 1.75 gallon capacity, this compost bin can hold a good amount of waste.

Additionally, it features a smooth interior that makes it easy to clean. Its handle makes it easy to transport it and when not in use, the handle folds down out of the way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 1.75 Gallon Capacity
• Retains Odor Inside Bin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Stylish Farmhouse Compost Bin

If you need a compost bin to store a good amount of kitchen waste for composting, then the Stylish farmhouse compost bin is a good choice. This farmhouse compost bin is ideal for storing your food waste for composting. It has a 1.3-gallon capacity. It is designed to retain the odor inside the compost bin. Its handle makes it easy to transport it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      What We Like:

• 1.3 Gallon Capacity
• Alloy Steel
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  ENLOY Compost Bin

The ENLOY Compost Bin is made of high-grade 430 stainless steel. It is rust-resistant and will not release harmful chemicals into your compost as plastics do.

If you want to collect your food scraps to make compost for your flowers and plants, then this compost bin is a good choice. It is designed to naturally control the odor and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere in your home. With its sturdy handle, this compost bn is easy to transport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        What We Like:

• High Grade 430 Stainless Steel
• Rust-Resistant
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

6.  GEOBIN Compost Bin

If you are looking for a good compost bin to store your organic food scraps for composting, then this compost bin should be considered. It has a capacity of 246 gallons and is reasonably priced.

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 246 Gallon Capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Behrens Compost Bin

The Behrens Compost Bin is made from 100% galvanized steel and its capacity is 20 gallons. It is weather-resistant, anti-rust, won’t freeze or crack. If you need to store your food for compost, then the Behrens Compost Bin with a 20-gallon capacity will be a good choice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 100% Galvanized Steel
• 20 Gallon Capacity
• Weather Resistant
• Anti-Rust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  iTouchless Compost Bin

The iTouchless Compost Bin can store your organic waste for composting. It has a storage capacity of 1.6 gallons. It is designed to retain the odor in the bin with its absorbx filters. It doesn’t contaminate your compost with chemicals as its inner lining is BPA-free and food-safe. Additionally, this compost bin is easy to clean and takes up less space with its oval shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 1.6 Gallon Capacity
• Retains Odor
• BPA-Freee & Food-Safe
• Easy To Clean
• Space-Saving

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  4W Compost Bin

The 4W Compost Bin is s good choice to store your food scraps for composting. With its 1.3 gallon capacity, it can store a good number of days’ worth of organic waste.

It is made of high-grade metal that makes it durable and long-lasting. Additionally, it is anti-scratch and will not crack like plastic. It will not leak as it is molded in one piece. This compost bin is designed to retain the odor of the organic waste within the compost bin.

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 1.3 Gallon Capacity
• Anti-Scratch
• High-Grade Metal
• Durable & Long-Lasting
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  Abakoo Compost Bin

If you want to store your food waste to make compost for your flowers and plants then this compost bin should be considered. It has a capacity of 1.3 gallons. With its built-in charcoal filter, it retains the odor of the compost within the bin. The Abakoo Compost Bin is made of stainless steel that is molded in a single piece. This prevents leaks, rust and provides durability.

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 1.3 Gallon Capacity
• Controls Odor
• Stainless Steel
• Anti-Rust & No Leaks

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  Zodight Compost Bin

The Zodight Compost Bin, with its 215-gallon capacity, can store all of your food scraps for composting. It is made of high-quality HDPE material that makes the compost bin durable, anti-corrosive, and long-lasting. This compost bin has a unique roll paper structure that allows you to adjust the size of the compost bin according to your needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

       What We Like:

• 215 Gallon Capacity
• High-Quality HDPE Material
• Anti-Corrosive
• Durable & Long-Lasting

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.  Sorbus Compost Bin

The Sorbus Compost Bin is made of stainless steel that makes it anti-rust, anti-scratch and it will not chip. It is easy to clean and keeps the odor within the compost with its charcoal liner. This compost bin has a capacity of 1 gallon and can store all of your food scraps for composting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

      What We Like:

• 1 Gallon Capacity
• Stainless Steel
• Anti-Rust & Anti-Scratch
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  Vremi Compost Bin

The Vremi Compost Bin is well suited to store one week of food waste for composting. It has a 1.2-gallon capacity. This compost bin is made from one piece of durable, rust-resistant stainless steel material to prevent leaks. Additionally, the Vremi Compost Bin retains the odor from the food waste within the compost bin with its charcoal filter. The filter is reusable and can be used for up to 6 months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      What We Like:

• 1.2 Gallon Capacity
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  Simple Mind Simple Life Compost Bin

You can store your food waste in this compost bin for composting. It is made of high-grade 201 stainless steel. With a capacity of 1.3 gallons, you can store up to one week’s worth of food scraps for composting.

Additionally, it features a cylindrical shape and with this small footprint, it is space-saving and you will have no issue storing this compost bin. It retains the odor of the food waste in the compost bin with its carbon filters. This prevents the odor from escaping into the home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        What We Like:

• 1.3 Gallons Capacity
• High Grade 201 Stainless Steel
• Space-Saving
• Controls Odor

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  COMPi Bamboo Fiber Compost Bin

This compost bin is uniquely designed with bamboo. It is slimmer and wider than the usual compost bins. With a capacity of 1.3 gallons, it can store about a week’s worth of food scraps for composting. Additionally, it is made from a single mold that prevents leaks.

With its unique bamboo design, it is small thereby making it a space-saving compost bin. It is easy to clean and it features a smart collar that hides the bag liner thereby keeping your kitchen clean and tidy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

      What We Like:

• 1.3 Gallon Capacity
• Bamboo Design
• Space-Saving Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

What To Look For In A Compost Bin?

1.  Material

When you consider buying a compost bin, one of the important factors to consider is what type of material it is made of. Many compost bins are made of stainless steel that makes them durable. It is also common to find others made of HDPE or bamboo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Filtration System

Another important factor is the filtration system that the compost bin is designed with. Organic waste produces a very unpleasant odor. You want to be sure that the compost bin you choose has a well-designed filtration system to retain the odor within the compost. Many are designed with some filtration system that involves filters that keep the odor from permeating your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Storage Capacity

Its storage capacity is another important feature. The average storage capacity of compost bins is about 1 gallon. This allows you to store one week of food scraps. However, it is also possible to find some compost bins with larger capacities of up to 200 gallons. You want a compost bin that can meet your demand for food scraps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Construction Method

Some compost bins are made out of a single sheet of material like metal, steel HDPE, or bamboo. The advantage is that different pieces of the material were not joined together to make the product. This greatly improves the chances of the compost bin experiencing no leaks as it was made from one single sheet. This method of construction also makes it anti-scratch, anti-crack and doesn’t chip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  BPA-Free & Food-Safe

Most compost bins have an inner lining inside the bin that comes in contact with the food scraps. If the lining isn’t BPA-free and food-safe, it could contaminate the food scraps and ultimately contaminate the compost. It is good to read the labels and verify that the lining is BPA-free and food-safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Handle

It is also important that the compost bin has a durable and flexible handle that allows you to easily transport it from one spot to another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Size

Most compost bins are placed on kitchen tops or under the sink. You want a compost bin whose size allows you to easily place it on the kitchen countertop or under the sink with no space issues.

 

 

 

 

 

8.  Lightweight

You also want a compost bin that is durable but also lightweight. You don’t want a compost bin that is heavy without any food scraps in it. This will become a problem when it is filled with food waste for composting as you may want to transport it to another spot in your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Types of Compost Bins

1.  Stainless Steel Compost Bins

Stainless steel bins are one of the most popular types of compost bins. They are made of stainless steel and are anti-rust. They also have a very good cosmetic appearance for your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Plastic Compost Bins

Plastic compost bins are also very popular. They are used for composting as they are designed with air vents. Some tend to crack with time. Another negative of plastic bins is that they can contaminate the food scraps with chemicals from the plastic.

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Rotating or Tumbling Compost Bins

Some compost bins are designed to rotate or tumble. They are referred to as compost tumblers. These are more efficient in producing compost. Usually, a rotating compost bin can produce compost in 6 weeks or less. They don’t need someone to constantly turn it. After the initial turn, they turn by themselves.

They are usually designed with two chambers that allow you to have one chamber filled with organic waste that is curing while there is another chamber that is available for fresh food scraps to begin the process. This ensures a constant supply of compost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Wire or Mesh Compost Bins

Wire or mesh bins are made of these materials. They are not very common but you can still find some of them. They are still effective in producing compost. Retaining the odor in a wire or mesh compost bin is more challenging than retaining it in a stainless steel or plastic compost bin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Brick, Stone, or Cement Block Compost Bins

You can still come across compost bins made out of brick, stone, or cement blocks. These are not produced on a large commercial stage. It is usually done by a homeowner with those materials. It also has the challenge of keeping the odor from escaping into the home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Wood Compost Bins

They are made of wood and are easy to make. You might have a problem with the organic waste gradually eating into the wood or some of it remaining in the wood and producing a very bad odor. Additionally, retaining the odor inside the compost bin is also a challenge with wooden compost bins.

 

 

 

 

 

Compost Bin Accessories

1.  Compost Caddy

This is a storage bin that stores your compost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Compost Pail Liners

These are compostable liners for your compost bins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bottom Line

Compost bins are a good choice to store your food scraps for composting. We recommend the EPICA Stainless Steel Compost Bin but any of the compost bins that we reviewed in this guide is a good compost bin.