EPICA Countertop Compost Bin Kitchen | 1.3 Gallon | Odorless Composting Bin with Carbon Filters | Indoor Compost Bin with Lid | Stainless Steel Kitchen Composter for Food Scraps & Waste Recycling

I have zero complaints about this compost bin, for which reason I am giving it five stars, because that's how Amazon reviews work.However, based a couple of reviews that I'm reading now, I'm guessing that the main reason I'm pleased with this bin (apart from the fact that it performs its intended function perfectly well) is that I actually understand what a compost bin is and what composting involves. Here are some pointers, in case you are new to this:1. A compost bin is basically just a pot with a lid on it. If you are going to order this thing and then find yourself shocked when you receive what is basically just a pot with a lid on it in the mail (despite the numerous images on this page that clearly show what is basically a pot with a lid on it), then please just go buy a pot and save yourself the trouble of posting a really stupid review on Amazon that blames the product for the fact that you didn't realize what a compost bin was.2. Composting involves taking your food scraps that would *otherwise be trash* and keeping them in a bucket (or a pot with a lid on it) in your kitchen. For this reason, it will *get dirty*, just like the rest of the items in your kitchen that come in contact with food. You will often have to *wipe it down* to remove the residue of whatever you put in it, *just like everything else in your kitchen*. Don't let the term "compost bin" fool you into thinking that this product has the magical ability to self-clean. Remember that this is basically just a pot with a lid on it.3. Here's the thing about food scraps: they break down over time. They even break down a bit over the course of a few days. Another word for this breakdown process is "rotting". THIS IS WHY WE COMPOST THEM. If you leave your compost sitting on your counter for a week at a time, *it will start to smell*. DO NOT BLAME THE BIN - get off your lazy rump and go empty the dang thing. Would you keep your trash for a week if it was full of rotting food? NO. Honestly, a bin that will hold a week's worth of scraps isn't a good thing. A compost bin is not a panacea for all compost-related unpleasantness. If you don't want your food scraps smelling on your countertop, but you also refuse to walk allllll the way to your compost bin more than once a week, then maybe composting isn't for you. Which is fine, just don't leave a three star review on Amazon once you figure that out.-Okay, done snarking. Here's what I like about this bin:*It looks good on the countertop*It has a carrying handle, unlike your average pot with a lid on it*It is well-proportioned - tall enough to hold a good amount of stuff without having a huge footprint on the countertop, but not so tall that it tips over*I've had little to no problem with fruit flies, presumably because I have been careful to only remove the lid when I am putting stuff in the bin*It cleans easily*It is durable and unbreakableBasically, it does everything a compost bin should do, assuming you do not have ridiculous, uninformed, and mutually-incompatible expectations for how it will function.

Apparently I’ve had this for 11 years already and it’s still in amazing shape. No rusting. Serves its purpose of holding my scraps until we make it outside to the compost bin. It hold a couple of days worth, and it never stinks (even tho I need to replace the charcoal filter—- oops it’s been awhile). Perfect fitting top- has never leaked, has never had fruit fly issues. I do believe one of the handles screws came loose maybe a year into having it, so we did have to sift thru the wet compost to find the piece and then screw it more firmly ?or maybe we used a different nut/ in any case, not a problem since then. I was just perusing the pails since I was measuring the inside for replacement charcoal filters (just under about 6.5”) and found pails in more fun colors. But since this th ing never wants to die, stainless steel it is. Highly recommend. This thing is sturdy, good thickness and a work horse of a pail.

Fantastic- best filter of any I’ve seen. The round shape easily accommodates the compostable bags you get for veggies at the grocery store . 5 stars

This container works super to hold vegetable scraps until they can be taken to the compost bin! It looks great on the counter and no odor is emitted due to the high quality filter.

I have had this product for about a month. It was a replacement for a very similar counter composter container that I had for almost ten years. So far, this one is holding up well. It is sturdy, doesn't smell, and looks good on the counter. What more could you ask for? The only issue is that the metal is not as solid as my previous composter. See that as either a comment on this product or the quality of products in general these days.

ONly been using it for a few days, but it's working.

Not only does this look nice on a kitchen counter, but it is large enough to hold a substantial amount of kitchen scraps without being too large, and it is quite solid. With the included filters, it never gives off odor, no matter how long you have food on the counter. I’m so happy with this product and I highly recommend.

Handsome, well-made, small footprint on your kitchen countertop yet holds a lot (1.3 gal.). No odors with the top on no matter how smelly what’s inside. Very happy with it. Bought a second, for my girlfriend’s place.