Your kitchen waste is gold in the garden and adds valuable nutrients to your compost that are hard to get from the majority of your garden waste. From large units to tiny countertop compost bins, there are so many kitchen compost bins and caddies to help you reduce waste, and boost your garden.
Leaf litter, grass clippings, and deadheaded flowers are great for creating a base for compost, but the high nitrogen levels of vegetable peelings and even mouldy fruit is a rich resource that should be kept, cherished, and turned into compost whenever possible.
Follow our guide for everything you need to know about how to use and choose the best kitchen compost bins, and turn your compost up a notch
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1. Full Circle Odour Free Countertop Compost Collector |  | ||
2. OXO Good Grips Easy Clean Kitchen Compost Bin |  | ||
3. Full Circle Scrap Happy Scrap Collector and Freezer Kitchen Compost Bin |  |
Best Kitchen Compost Bins in Australia
1. Full Circle Odour Free Countertop Compost Collector
Source: Full Circle Store
This stylish countertop composter looks at home in any kitchen. It has a good 57 litre capacity, which is quite big for a countertop composter, making it suitable for families.
It’s durably built with quality components made of steel and recycled plastic, and the star of the show is its high-performance charcoal filter that keeps your space odour-free and prevents flies and pests.
It also has a great feature where there’s a wire frame that holds your composting bag in place, keeping your composter clean and reducing spills.
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2. OXO Good Grips Easy Clean Kitchen Compost Bin
Source: OXO Store
This is another good countertop compost bin suitable for kitchen use. With a 6.5 litre capacity, it’s compact and suited to individuals and small families. It has smooth walls and a contoured bottom with a removable lid to make cleaning easy.
The rotating handle and container is easy to transport to your outdoor compost bin, and it’s designed to look attractive on your countertop too.
It’s durably made from a high-quality plastic, and designed with bag management holes to stop the compost bags slipping down the interior, and the lid is designed for quick, easy one hand operation.
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3. Full Circle Scrap Happy Scrap Collector and Freezer Kitchen Compost Bin
Source: Full Circle Store
This freezer-safe 2.2 litre home composter is perfect for collecting everyday kitchen scraps. The wire rim is attached to the drawers to collect food waste without messing, and the flexible silicon design flips inside out for easy emptying.
Cleaning it is easy too, as it’s fully dishwasher safe. The idea behind this composter is that you put it in your freezer until it’s filled with scraps, then you add that to your composter outside, so there’s no odour and your counter space is freed up.
You can attach it to your countertop while you cook so you can push scraps into the bin, then put it back in the freezer.
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For bigger compost bins, check out our reviews of the best compost bins for 2023.
Make Composting More Convenient by Using a Kitchen Compost Bin
I hate waste in all its forms. My friends tend to think I go over the top with overly selective recycling bins and boxes, but when it comes to food waste, we all agree that there’s always more to do.
Kitchen compost bins, countertop composters, and benchtop bins are a significant step to reduce food waste, and with regular use, they help you to create valuable compost that’s just as good for houseplants and balcony gardens as it is for extensive landscape gardens.
