Clean Air Distributing 2552 1-Gallon Stainless Steel Counter Top Compost Pail

by Clean Air Distributing

• Stainless Steel - looks great on any countertop
• Dishwasher safe - Dimensions 11-Inch tall and a 7-Inch diameter
• 1-Gallon Capacity - perfect size to temporarily hold your kitchen scraps
• Sturdy handle - use to carry contents out to your compost bin
• Charcoal filter - Includes dual charcoal filter to keep any odors from escaping

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003V0D3V4
• Item model number: 2552
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,128 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #56 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Storage & Organization > Compost Bins

Product Description

This Stainless Steel Compost Pail is a great way to collect kitchen scraps like fruit and vegetable peels and rinds, coffee grounds, eggshells, tea bags, etc. instead of throwing them in the trash. By using a compost pail, you can make fewer trips out to the compost bin or pile, and this stainless steel pail looks great on any countertop. With a sturdy handle, it's easy to carry. It holds up to 1-gallon of material, which means you can fill it for several days before it needs to be emptied. Because it's dishwasher safe, it's simple to keep clean between uses. Included with the compost pail is a set of dual charcoal filters to keep any potential odors from escaping. These filters last from 3 to 6 months and are easy and inexpensive to replace. Using a compost pail, especially a stylish one like the stainless steel model, makes it easy to keep up with adding new material to the compost bin or pile.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 111 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars great--with a few drawbacks August 5, 2011

By Susie Q.

I love the way my little compost pail looks from the outside. There are a couple of drawbacks, however. First of all, after a few weeks of use, it has begun to rust slightly on the inside. I worry that after awhile it will need to be replaced. Second of all, while the filter keeps the smell from bothering us humans, fruit flies can still smell the fruit scraps inside. I went to clean my bucket out and found the filter full of fruit fly maggots. The holes in the lid allow the flies to get down into the filter. So, I threw away the filter and now have to empty my pail a couple of times each day to ensure I don't have a smelly mess or an infestation of fruit flies in my kitchen. With the price of this bucket I certainly didn't expect rust or fruit flies.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Size! February 5, 2012

By MommyofTwo

Amazon Verified Purchase

We bought this to replace a ceramic composter that had a broken lid. I love that it's stainless and my children can't break it if they drop it (which is what happened to the last one we had). It has a nice capacity- bigger than the Norpro gallon ceramic container. You can't smell anything with the lid shut- even full of food that has already started to break down. We've had it for several months and have had no sign of fruit flies at all. I was hesitant to spend the extra money but I'm really pleased with this purchase. Perfect for us.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works like a charm! June 22, 2011

By Purfecbyte

Amazon Verified Purchase

This little pail looks quite classy sitting on my countertop. My husband laughed at me when this came, but he is quite impressed with it now. The filters block all odors. You'd never know there was a smelly mess in there. This is such a great solution for all urban composters who want to save kitchen scraps. We purchased extra filters at the same time, just for peace of mind.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the bags with it March 19, 2012

By Oren Root

Amazon Verified Purchase

Looks great on any counter. Does NOT smell even after a week. I've read some reviews about maggots and rust and was a little apprehensive at first, but after 2 weeks of usage (while emptying it once a week) I have seen no signs of maggots or flies.
As for the rust - just get the degradable bags to go along with it, so the interior isn't exposed to moisture.

Norpro Degradable Compost Bags, 50 Pieces

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Fruit Flies around Oscar the Grouch's trash can September 11, 2011

By Jennifer Longworth

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for my mom as a birthday present. She has a huge composter in her backyard and needed a bigger container for the kitchen. You can't really tell from the picture online, but the thing looks like Oscar the Grouch's trash can. She now has fruit flies swarming around it in her kitchen. :-( I bought this one because I hadn't seen any fruit fly comments. She is happy with the size & the easy of use. She is glad that it is light enough to fill up & carried out to the composter in the yard. It does keep the odor down as well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great countertop composter September 3, 2011

By Stephen Hjemboe

Amazon Verified Purchase

This sturdy stainless steel pail has a seamless base which cleans very easily and will never leak. The lid fits tightly and holds the filter securely in place. The handle is securely attached. The sides are actually straight - the picture is a little misleading - and it is very attractive by the sink. It's the handiest addition to my kitchen I've made in a long time!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect! August 2, 2011

By Mrs. Nancy Ayers

Amazon Verified Purchase

looks so nice sitting on the counter by the sink. size is perfect, holds alot but doesn't take up much space. and best- no odor at all! that filter thing really works!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great compost pail February 20, 2013

By Mark

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been using this compost pail for a year now, and I love it! I use the Biobag Biodegradable 3-gallon composting bags with it, and it makes it so easy to collect food scraps to take to my compost bin. The pail itself looks great on the counter and I have had no issues with fruit flies.