Choosing a kitchen compost bin might seem like a simple decision, but now you have more choices than ever before. This is because more and more manufacturers are feeling the need that more people want to compost than ever before.
Here are some things you need to think about before buying your next kitchen compost bin.
Charcoal Filter
Storing scraps of food in the kitchen can make for a smelly situation. That is why more advanced compost bins actually have charcoal filters in their lids to prevent smells from this escaping.
This not only keeps your house buying pressure, but it also keeps you motivated to keep composting.
Size
The ultimate goal to collecting food scraps is to add them to your compost pile out back in the yard. In order for you to do this effectively, you don't want your kitchen compost bin to be too heavy to carry out there.
This is why you should try and look for one that are less than 1 gallon in size. Some are actually over 2 gallons in size, but these can be way too heavy for many people to carry if they are full of food scraps.
Kitchen Composter Kits
For some people, who actually want to compost food in the kitchen, you can actually buy a kit for your kitchen. These are usually less than 5 gallons in size, and are usually designed to hold dairy and meat scraps.
Meat and dairy food products should not be put in your traditional compost pile, because it attracts a lot of rodents. This is why composting these in a smaller composter in your kitchen may make sense for some people.
So next time you're going to buy a kitchen compost bin I hope you keep these things in mind to help you make the best decision possible.