Best compost bins

The best compost bins help turn your kitchen waste and unwanted garden bits into nutrient-rich food for the plants and vegetables in your yard. These inexpensive bins hoard organic materials until they are ready to be used as a natural resource. Available in small and large sizes, these vessels can be used indoors and outdoors. Here's a list of our favorites. 

The filter will wear out, but it is easy to purchase replacement filters and add them to this compost bin. This bin will hold up to 1.6 gallons of organic material until you are ready to move it outside to a larger compost bin, tumbler, or compost pile. It also features an easy-to-clean BPA-free inner lining. The lid has air holes to allow air to move through it.

The flip lid securly closes to prevent odors from seeping into your home, plus it's removable for hassle-free disposal. Carry this style via its basket-style handle when moving it from your kitchen to outdoors. Because it is made from plastic, it is easier to clean and treat to remove odors, but it also doesn't last as long as metal-made bins.

One filter comes with this bin, but you will need to purcahse additional filters to keep odors at bay. Cleaning the filter is easy, too; it can be washed with soap and water. This model is great for the kitchen and can be stored beneath your sink. It is not recommended for use outside.

With two separate sides, you can use the material in one compartment and toss organic materials in the other. This way you'll always have rich matter for your garden. You don't have to use this tumbler as your only compost solution. You can keep this bin outside and use a smaller bin inside to collect scraps over a few days to be added to the FCMP bin all at once.

This bin isn't a tumbler, so you will need to manually work in the organic materials so it composts correctly. Because if its size this particular bin is only for outside use, but it is a great solution for keeping compost handy when you need it.

The bottom line

The best compost bins store organic waste while it transforms into fertilizer for your plants and garden. The iTouchless stainless steel compost bin is great for the kitchen. It is durable and features a BPA-free lining and a filter that eliminates odors, leaving your home smelling fresh as your scraps are composting. 

The FCMP IM4000 dual-chamber tumbling composter is great for use outdoors as it can store up to 37 gallons. This option is designed to tumble, ensuring your organic materials mix well. It creates nutrient-rich compost in only a few weeks. 

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