Kitchen compost pail
- Controls odor
- Inexpensive
- Easy to carry
- Must be emptied frequently
- Awkward to use while cooking
The KC1000 Kitchen Compost Carrier is an inexpensive compost pail that is highly praised by reviewers. Designed to store kitchen scraps until they can be transferred to an outdoor compost bin or pile, it earns positive owner comments, such as "well made," "works great" and "doesn't smell." Some users, however, warn that the pail must be emptied frequently to keep away fruit flies and prevent mold buildup, and one professional reviewer says the latch lid can be inconvenient to open and close while you're preparing food.
The KC1000 does not compost kitchen scraps, but it simply stores them before they are deposited for composting. If you are looking for an actual kitchen composter, reviewers recommend the Triformis Can-O-Worms (*Est. $120), a digester-type compost unit that uses worms to break down waste. If you prefer an outdoor system, the Exaco Earthmaker (*Est. $200) scores high marks from both users and professional reviewers.
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Our Sources
1. Gaiam.com
The KC1000 Kitchen Compost Carrier, also known as the Compost Bucket, receives nearly 30 user reviews at Gaiam.com, a retailer of green products for the home. Overall, the reviews are very positive, and the product earns an average 4.7-out-of-5-star rating. Owners recommend the KC1000 for its convenient size, odor control, easy-open top and comfortable carrying handle. A few owners mention a problem such as loose-fitting filters or mold buildup if the bin is not emptied frequently, and some say they would prefer a hands-free way to open the unit.
Review: Compost Buckets, Contributors to Gaiam.com
2. The Wall Street Journal
The KC1000 Kitchen Compost Carrier is featured in this 2007 article, which reports on two composters and two compost pails. The reviewer does not express a preference for one pail over the other but notes that the KC1000 is difficult to open one-handed while preparing food. However, she says it does a good job of controlling odors.
Review: Easy-on-the-Nose Compost, Sara Schaefer Muñoz, Dec. 6, 2007
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