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Compost Bucket

Compost Bucket

Rather than make daily trips to the compost pile because of smelly, compost-bound scraps, this countertop or under-cabinet Compost Bucket has built-in, activated-carbon filters to absorb odors. Toss in vegetable scraps, tea bags, eggshells and other organic materials, then take to the compost pile later. Includes (1) carbon filter, snap lid, easy carry handle. Canada.

Regular compost bucket measures 8"L x 7½"W x 7¾"H; 5.5 quarts. Tall compost bucket measures 9"L x 9"W x 11¼"H; 9.6 quarts.

Replacement carbon filters also available in sets of 3 or 12. Filters last approximately 3 months.

Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
10 of 10 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous

Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
dont spend more, this is a great bucket Date: November 9, 2009
"This is our second purchase of this compost bucket. It is great. We have a tiny kitchen and I didn't want one to sit on the counter top, this fits nicely under the sink. It is perfect, easy to open one handed, even with my left hand, while my right hand is full of veggi bits. The wide mouth makes it easy to clean once a month. I empty it twice a week if we are cooking at home a lot, but thats all from scratch vegetarian cooking. I really don't know why anyone would spend more on the heavy ceramic model."
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Review 2 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Construction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: Pullman, WA
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
A useful item to have Date: October 28, 2009
"I purchased this compost bucket a few months ago, and it has performed exactly as advertised. It releases very little odor, even if there is a lot of smelly fruit and vegetable waste inside. It holds several days' worth of kitchen waste so we don't have to go to the compost pile every day. We have not yet had to replace the filter."
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Review 3 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Construction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Use: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: Central CA
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: less than a month
Handy for composting in the kitchen Date: October 26, 2009
"Bought this bucket to put kitchen compost in. It does prevent odors which is great, but if not emptied frequently, those tiny "fruit flies" tend to multiply. Holds a good amount of compost, but lid can be hard to open with one hand or with your hands full. Wish it came in other colors besides green..."
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Review 4 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Construction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Use: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: San Francisco
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
I can breath in my kitchen again! Date: October 26, 2009
"Great product for the price. It definitely controlled the awful odor that an indoor kitchen compost bin has. It's wonderful! The size if perfect for a 2-person household and it looks cuter that I thought it would. I just wish it came in different colors and that there was a way to control the odor but still have air circulate around the compost bag/liner because when I take the compost bag/liner out, I always have to rinse the bin out because the compost bag/liner leaves a wetness behind. But that is a more than acceptable compromise to having and un-smelly compost bin. Oh, and I also wish there was a hands-free way to open the bin, but I don't know of any compost bin that has that feature."
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Review 5 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: western massachusetts
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
effective bucket Date: October 20, 2009
"I bought this a few months ago and it works just as described. It sits on my kitchen counter and I haven't noticed any odors. I wish I'd bought the larger size bucket - it does fill up quickly (especially if you're shucking corn)."
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Review 6 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous

great compost bin Date: August 30, 2009
"we have had ours for YEARS! it is still great. cleans up such that there are no odors. was just online to buy more filters and thought i would add a review from a seasoned bucket owner."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Amyness

Bucket + BioBags = No Odor Date: June 10, 2009
"Very pleased with this product. The filter itself keeps odors down, and the latch is tight. We use the small BioBags to line the bucket, and that seems to keep the plastic from absorbing odors further. (BioBags will decompose much more quickly when contents are damp and/or liquid accumulates at the bottom, such as with coffee grounds, tea bags, etc.)"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
TaraD
Location: Florida
Shopping Frequency: every 2 to 3 months
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Best ever Date: October 3, 2008
"I bought this about 5 months ago and absolutely love it. It is easy to use and the filter actually works...I never smell anything. It sits right on our counter. So many people have asked for one for their house for Christmas!"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Compost Bucket

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Jazmin

Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Great Compost Bucket Date: July 23, 2008
"I bought the compost bucket about 6 months ago and love it. It is very durable and I keep it on my countertop next to my sink. The odor filter works great."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Compost Bucket Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  1 out of 1
Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Construction 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 out of 5