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Kitchen Scraps Compost Bins

Catalog updated 2026-11-04

Bins designed to handle fruit peels, coffee grounds, and vegetable scraps 236 bins · 141 brands

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Best Kitchen Scraps Compost Bins

# Model Details Maker Range See deal
1 Green multi tray kitchen scrap bin 9.4 BLUE GINKGO Green multi tray kitchen scrap bin Green · Small · Countertop compost pails BLUE GINKGO $29.99
$29.99 See deal
2 Brilliant steel countertop food waste bucket 9.4 RED FACTOR Brilliant steel countertop food waste bucket Small · Countertop compost pails · Composters with filters RED FACTOR $31.99
$31.99 See deal
3 Basic plastic countertop compost caddy 9.4 Perfnique Manufacturer Basic plastic countertop compost caddy Small · Countertop compost pails · BPA-free Perfnique Manufacturer $19.99
$19.99 See deal
4 Black recycled resin tumbling garden bin 9.1 Forest City Models and Patterns Black recycled resin tumbling garden bin Black · Tumbling · Yard waste bins Forest City Models and Patterns $96.99
$96.99 See deal
5 Blue mountable kitchen scrap bin 1.3 gal 9.4 LALASTAR Blue mountable kitchen scrap bin 1.3 gal Blue · Small · Countertop compost pails LALASTAR $18.99
$18.99 See deal
6 Gold five tray outdoor worm bin 9.0 Blütezeit Gold five tray outdoor worm bin Indoor composters · Worm composting bins · Medium Blütezeit $72.99
$72.99 See deal
7 Off-white stainless steel countertop compost bin 8.9 Botem Off-white stainless steel countertop compost bin Small · Countertop compost pails · Stainless steel composters Botem $38.95
$38.95 See deal
8 Small capacity kitchen scrap bin 9.0 AOSION Small capacity kitchen scrap bin Small · Countertop compost pails · BPA-free AOSION $26.99
$26.99 See deal
9 Large modular outdoor compost bin 190 gallon 8.4 EJWOX Large modular outdoor compost bin 190 gallon BPA-free · Yard waste bins · Aerated EJWOX $94.99
$94.99 See deal
10 Green five gallon indoor bokashi kit 8.5 SCD Probiotics Green five gallon indoor bokashi kit Green · Small · Countertop compost pails SCD Probiotics $72.95
$72.95 See deal
Before you buy

Kitchen scrap bin questions

Do kitchen scrap bins need filters?

Many models include charcoal filters to reduce odor between empties.

What size fits under a sink?

Countertop pails around 1 to 2 gallons, or 6L to 7L, fit most spaces.

Can I put meat and dairy in one?

These bins hold fruit peels, coffee grounds, and vegetable scraps.

Are the inner buckets removable?

Several stainless steel models have a removable inner bucket for emptying.

What kitchen scrap bins need to handle

A kitchen scrap bin holds fruit peels, coffee grounds, and vegetable trimmings between trips to a larger pile or curbside cart. The main demands are odor control and a lid that seals, since these bins sit on a counter or under a sink. Removable inner buckets and deodorizer compartments show up on several models for exactly this reason.

Forms and sizes that show up

Countertop pails in this slice run from about 1 gallon up to 2 gallons, with 6L and 7L being common. Larger indoor bins reach 15L, 18.8L, and 20L for households that fill them faster. Colors include black, gray, green, blue, and matte finishes.

Materials and build details

Stainless steel is the dominant material, often grade 304, with charcoal filters included on several models. Some bins use a two-part design: an outer shell and a removable inner bucket that lifts out for emptying. Hands-free lids and washable parts appear on the larger indoor units.

When a kitchen scrap bin is the wrong tool

These bins are not meant to finish compost. They collect and hold scraps temporarily, so they suit anyone who transfers waste to a tumbler, worm bin, or yard pile. If you need a bin that actively breaks down material, a tumbler or worm composter is the better fit.

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