Kitchen Compost Bin, White Stainless-Steel Large, 3.6 Gallon, Indoor Odorless Composting, Hands-Free, Washable Parts, Includes 8 Tear-Off Compostable Bags and 4 Carbon Filters

I was a bit concerned about this being too big, but I was wrong. It's incredible how much food waste accumulates in a week. Apple cores, grape vines, melon rind, avocado pits, chicken bones, egg shells, coffee grounds...well you get the idea. Originally, when my garbage company informed me that I needed to begin separating compostable items and combining them with green waste, I panicked. How would I store all the compostable materials until garbage day? There isn't enough room in the fridge to store it, and in the freezer I would forget about it. I didn't want it on the counter either, gross! It would stink, right? Ugh. And with the wildlife in the area, would it attract them to the bins? Do bears even like onions? I never had to worry about that as our garbage was in bags!!! Now I imagined the green waste bin full of leaves and compostable items, cooking in the sun (stinky) and attracting raccoons and bears to enjoy our leftovers. Then I stumbled across this Genie compost bin. It's perfect and is a welcome addition to the kitchen. You may be surprised once you start to use it and appreciate the capacity. As I noted above, once you start thinking about how much food waste you have, you'll see that the size is ideal. There are several features I like: 1. the step to open feature, hands free access so you don't need to touch it to open. 2. There is a slot on the underside of the lid for a filter - even with onions and several days of fermenting, it contains the stink well. 3. Easy to replace the bag after you empty it - if you use the branded bags! Bonus, the bags are compost friendly. 4. The top that covers the bag anchors is easily removable when you need to wash it. So glad I found this! If I could make improvements, I would have loved for this to be available in all stainless steel and to have rubber feet so it's less prone to movement.

I really wanted to like this compost bin, or rather my wife really wanted me to like it, since she hates the simple plastic container under the counter I've been using for years - she says it stinks. But this product's design is horrible. I gave it several tries, thinking I was perhaps doing something wrong, like overfilling it. They claim it holds 3.6 gallons, up to 15 pounds of compost, but that is certainly not the case. When the bag gets a little full it bulges, and when you try to lift it out it rips open, dumping the compost into the bottom, and filling the "juice" tray. When that happens it also spills juice all over the rest of the bag roll in the bottom, ruining them - this happened to me twice. To make matters worse, you have to drag it outside, dump the spilled compost and THEN you have to reach down inside, grab the juice tray and lift it up. This is where I came to really HATE the product designer - the juice tray won't lift through the top hole, you have to tilt it to get it out, so guess what, it dumps juice all over the inside (and I learned this the hard way the first time, in my kitchen!). Once you get it out you have to disassemble the top and dump what little juice remains in the tray. At which point you're lucky if you haven't vomited. Now, I admit the first time I probably waited too long to empty the bag, having assumed their claims were accurate. So, the second time I was careful to (try to) empty it after just a week, when I didn't think it was overfull. As I lifted the bag through the undersized opening the side ripped out, dumping the contents all inside. And of course I left a trail of juice from the kitchen out the front door as I took it outside to clean up the mess. I hosed it off and left it on the back porch to air out, went back to my good old plastic container with a lid. I tried to return it, after about 6 weeks, but the Amazon site referred me to Compost Genie, who pointed me back to Amazon, so I'm in a do-loop at the moment, and none too happy. Do yourself a favor, avoid this product at all cost. The product designer needs to actually have to live with it, and clean up the mess he/she creates.

I've had this compost bin for about a month now and so far its been great. It's a huge upgrade from the small bucket-style bin that I had before. Pros: - Large capacity (don't have to empty as often) - No bucket to clean - Hands-free open and close with peddle on bottom - Doesn't smell Cons: - Bags tend to leak when emptying. If very full they sometimes even tear completely. Be careful or double bag!

💡 Quick Overview: The Compost Genie is the perfect solution for anyone looking to manage kitchen scraps without the mess or smell. With its sleek stainless-steel design and large capacity, it blends seamlessly into my kitchen while keeping odors at bay. A must-have for eco-conscious households or in our case, the city now requires we separate our compost from trash. 🔥 What I Loved: Sleek and Durable Design: The stainless-steel construction not only looks great on my countertop but is also sturdy and resistant to rust and stains. Odor Control: The built-in charcoal filter works wonders. Even with food scraps sitting in the bin for days, I couldn’t detect any unpleasant smells. Large Capacity: At 3.6 gallons, it holds more than enough for several days of kitchen waste, which means fewer trips to the compost pile. Easy to Clean: The smooth interior and removable lid make cleaning a breeze. No leftover residue or lingering smells after washing. ⚠️ What Could Be Better: Replacement Bags: While the included eco bags are great, you may want to use cheaper bags as the Genie bags are pricier than others. 📊 My Ratings: Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Odor Control: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capacity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ease of Cleaning: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡 Final Verdict: The Compost Genie combines style and functionality perfectly. It’s an excellent addition to any kitchen, whether you’re a composting pro or just starting. The odor control and large capacity make it stand out from other bins I’ve used. If you’re serious about reducing waste while keeping your kitchen fresh, this is worth every penny.

I live in the sticks, and like the idea of composting, but I’m lazy and the compost pile is a ways away from the house and we eat a lot of fruit/ veggies so not wanting to make as many trips, I opted for this. Over all I’m satisfied, I don’t store the bags in the container as sometimes stuff leaks downs the bags and into a drain bin that (i line with puppy pads) to help absorb any leakage, the drain bin is only accessible by reaching down into the container, which you can’t just pull straight up you have to angle to get out! This is my biggest complaint. Had they made it with a drawer at the bottom (like a kitty litter pan) the drain pan would be more easily accessible and less mess. As far as odor the “genies” have always stood up to their name!! (DO NOT PUT BIG CHUNKS OF WATERMELON OR CANTELOPE IN THE GENIE) it will tear the bag then it will leak in the non- easily- accessible drain bin then when you notice the smell because it does such a good job of holding odors, and Covid nose IS a thing, it’s rather disgusting!

I was really excited about this compost bin as I was tired of using a bucket and lid that was disgusting to empty. However, being a single person, I evidently don't have enough scraps to empty this often enough. When I went to pull out the bag to put in my compost pile, the bottom broke through and the mess went everywhere! I love the idea of compostable bags but keep in mind you need to empty this often so the bag isn't deteriorating while still in the bin. Also, the kid doesn't really seal tightly, so there is still the compost smell around the bin. I definitely wouldn't keep this bin indoors for the odor and all the bugs that come with composting. I would not buy this product again. Even if my bucket and screw lid was a gross mess to clean out, it was tightly sealed, keeping the odor and bugs in and I didn't have to empty it very often.

The new Compost Genie Compost Bin is the PERFECT solution for getting rid of your smelly bowls and bags of compost that live in your fridge, freezer, or on your countertop. Our kitchen has no odor even after the compost has been sitting for days, and it keeps the fruit flies away! The bag is strong even though it is compostable (in certain facilities). I tested how well the bag would do with a whole week's worth of compost and the bag was fine. It was strong enough not to tear even after letting my spiky pineapple scraps sit for several days. This product is great if you have a compost facility nearby that accepts compost waste, or if you like to compost in your own yard. You can see my compost area in the attached picture for an idea of how we have been composting for years. I highly recommend this product over the countertop bins that are just too small. It definitely reminds me of the Diaper Genie we used to have a few years ago that kept our nursery from smelling!!

2nd UPDATE: Wish I could give no stars. Stopped using it & bought a Reenckle. Much better composter & WAY less mess! UPDATED: Lowered from 3 stars to 1 star. In theory, great product & accessories. In reality…not so much. The bags disintegrate way too fast for a 2 person household. Went to take the bag out to start my first compost & as I lifted the bag out of the Compost Genie, EVERYTHING fell into a catch tray at the bottom that didn’t catch even a quarter of the mess! It was easy to clean the unit. But had to be outside with a hose, then mop up my floor (which I do NOT want to do every time it’s emptied)! The air freshener pack did the job. We never smelled a thing! However, we did still get gnats…not good. We moved it outside, but would not buy again.