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Discover the best food waste ideas in Australia with a kitchen compost bin for your countertop and cupboards. It’s easy to turn scraps into compost with a kitchen caddy, from 7L and 10L stainless steel bins to compact 2.5L tin bins.

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Finding the right kitchen compost bin for your home and lifestyle

A kitchen compost bin turns your food scraps into nutrient-rich soil that can be used to produce healthier, greener plants in your garden and around your home. It also reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill which in turn reduces greenhouse gases and helps to build a cleaner and more sustainable future for everyone. Before investing in one, consider these factors:

  1. Amount. How much organic food do you tend to throw out?

  2. Purpose. Do you want to just reduce food waste or do you also want to use the compost for your garden?

  3. Size. How big is your kitchen and available space?

  4. Style. Match your compost bin to your kitchen decor for a unified look.

Common types of kitchen compost bins to recycle food waste

At Kitchen Warehouse, you can find different types of compost bins to fit any kitchen space. Shop stylishly designed countertop compost bins by Polder, such as the Silicone Kitchen Composter, which will fit perfectly in with your other kitchen decor items. The Chef'n EcoCrock Compost Bin is elegantly made to resemble a ceramic pot plant with a sprout lid for holding kitchen scraps.

We also have kitchen compost bins with handles that can be hung over pantry and cupboard doors to save counter space. The Joseph Joseph Compo 4 Food Waste Caddy comes with a door-mounting bracket that's easy to assemble and will keep your compost bin within access.

Begin your green living journey with a kitchen caddy

An indoor compost bin, or kitchen caddy, is an excellent way to start practicing a greener lifestyle at home. By using one, you can transform the organic matter in your kitchen and garden into valuable DIY compost which can be used to enrich the soil and reduce landfill waste. Whether you save your food scraps for curb pick-up or start a worm farm to nourish your own thriving garden, a kitchen caddy can keep your food waste secure and odour-free before composting.

Materials of kitchen compost bin construction available - stainless steel and more

You can find compost bins made out of many different materials, including:

  • BPA-free silicone and plastic bins

  • Stainless steel compost bins

  • Plant-based material bins, such as resin and bamboo fibres

  • Porcelain compost bins

Size and capacity range of kitchen compost bins

We have a fantastic range of high-quality compost bins to repurpose your organic kitchen waste in various sizes and capacities to suit every kitchen and household need. The Brabantia Sort & Go Compost Waste Bin 3L is perfect for smaller spaces and features a hinged lid and lifting handle that keeps bin liners neatly tucked away. The Oxo Good Grips Easy Clean Compost Bin holds 6.6L and is a great option for busier households with more food scraps.

If you don't have room on the counter, the Guzzini Eco-Kitchen Bio Wasty Food Waste Caddy is made from recycled plastic detergent bottles and comes with a hook so you can hang it over cupboards and doors to save space.

Finding a compost caddy that is convenient with ventilation

Airflow is essential for a compost waste bin as it stops the bacteria that breaks down food from slowing down and causing nasty odours. The White Magic Eco Basics Compost Bin has a charcoal filter for controlling odours, as well as ventilation holes and a seal to keep pests out. For a stylish stainless steel compost bin, the Avanti Compost Bin in Brushed Stainless Steel has 2 carbon filters for keeping your kitchen clean and odour-free.

Cleaning, maintenance and care of kitchen compost bins

Some compost bins are dishwasher-safe, while others are hand wash only. Check your individual product for specific care instructions.

Suitable food scraps for your kitchen compost bin

Basically, any organic material that was once alive will decompose into rich, healthy soil. Some of the most common types of kitchen scraps that you can throw into the compost bin include:

  • Fruit and veggie scraps, including pulp, core, seeds and peel

  • Tea bags and loose-leaf teas

  • Egg shells

  • Coffee grounds

  • Corn husks

  • Spices

  • Expired flowers

If you have an enclosed bin or are using compost pick-up, you can also include cooked and uncooked grains, outdated boxed pantry foods and stale flour products, including bread and biscuits.

Brands we know and trust

We have high-quality kitchen compost bins by your favourite Australian and international brands at affordable prices, including Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Ecology, Avanti, Typhoon, Oxo and White Magic.

Buying online with Kitchen Warehouse

Take the first steps towards living greener by purchasing a kitchen compost bin online at Kitchen Warehouse. Browse our collection, save your favourites to a wishlist or checkout with free delivery over $100 right to your doorstep.

FAQs:

How does a kitchen compost bin work? Don't let the idea of home composting bamboozle you - it's actually very easy! Compost is made when a wide variety of organic waste is layered and broken down over time by a mixture of heat and moisture.

To get started, choose a shady area of the backyard. Add a base layer of twigs, mulch or potting mix. Follow with a layer of green garden clippings and brown kitchen scraps, then leaves and wet paper. A good tip is to layer two parts brown material to one part green material. Water each layer so that it stays moist. The final layer should be a layer of soil to reduce odours. Remember to aerate it every couple of weeks.

Shop our range of compost bins today with free delivery Australia-wide when you spend over $100.

Where should I put my compost bin in my kitchen? The countertop is one of the best and most convenient places to put your compost bin. If you're short on kitchen counter space, you can also fit the pail under the sink where it will be out of sight, on a door handle or in another convenient area of the house. The Joseph Joseph Compo 4 bin will mount securely to the wall of any door to save even more space.

What are some benefits of a kitchen compost bin? There's plenty of benefits to home composting. You can: improve your garden and soil vitality by feeding it nutrients from food scraps, minimise pests and plant diseases, save money by eliminating harsh chemical fertilisers, reduce greenhouse gases by reducing the amount of organic matter that goes to landfill, help soil to retain moisture by not watering it as much and protect waterways from pollution by helping to absorb runoff.

Discover our huge range of kitchen compost bins, recycling waste bins and compostable bags to dispose of your kitchen scraps responsibly.