Kitchen Compost Bin Review: Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper
Even though we’ve been composting for awhile, I'd never hear of a kitchen compost bin before. Since my wife and I are vegetarians, we generate a lot of compost. When we first started composting, I didn't know what a kitchen ceramic compost keeper
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Norpro 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, White List Price: Sale Price: $18.90 You save: $9.09 (32%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:   |
Description
Norpro's Ceramic Compost Keeper, store peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps for transfer to your garden composter. Includes charcoal free filter in lid to keep compost odorless. Is available in white, as shown, and red. Measures 10.5 inches x 8 inches, width x diameter. Use replacement charcoal free filter 93F.
Features
- Stylish 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper in White
- Stores vegetable peelings, egg shells, coffee grinds and more until ready for transfer to outdoor composter
- Includes odor preventing charcoal free filter in the lid that will last up to 6 months
- Use replacement filters #93F, that are charcoal free and can be rinsed.
- Easily clean with warm soapy water
Reviews
Stainless steel would be better
by greenovation from ann arbor, mi United States on 2007-08-22
We bought this thinking it would look better than stainless steel. We love to compost and this pail sure beats keeping a bucket on the counter. However, it is heavy and the handle is poorly made. When you life up the handle it comes off of the clunky clips on the side. This really needs to be redesigned.
We removed the poor handle after the first trip to the compost. The ceramic is not only heavy, but it is also much harder to keep clean that the stainless steel. The ceramic tends to pick up stains which are hard to scrub out. And of course there is always the fear of breaking it.
As long as the filter is kept clean and fresh, the pail emits no odors. Whether you choose stainless steel or ceramic, make sure you buy some extra filters. You'll be happy you did.
Nice product but if I did it over again - Stainless
by Michael Koren from Chapel Hill, NC USA on 2008-08-08
I purchased this product after already owning the stainless version for a year. I gave the stainless to someone else because this white ceramic pedestal - looking object seemed to fit with my decor better. But what I've found is, (1) I am for the first time a bit nervous about breaking it or breaking glass tea pots when I shake the loose tea into this container, (2) it is certainly heavier than the stainless when lugging it (the weight is not a deal breaker), and (3) it does not seem to seal around the edge of the top anywhere as well as its stainless counterpart resulting in fruit flies getting attracted to it and actually inside on a regular basis - something that seemed to happen less with the stainless one. So carbon filter helps a lot but the leaky cover undermines the filter.
Still compared to not having either choice and seeing how nicely made this object is, it gets the benefit of just over half credit in my scoring.
I'd go back to stainless in a heartbeat when I feel the moment has come.
Looks great on the counter
by Vutisa from on 2008-03-31
We love how this looks on our counter, and it does a great job of keeping the kitchen scraps nicely contained. The filter at the top really works-- there is NO odor, even after a week or so of collecting vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, and the like.
My only complaint is about the handle. If I'm not careful, it will come unhinged from one side as I'm carrying it--which is not something I want to happen on my way outside to the compost pile! I have learned to be very careful when carrying it.
You can get the filters for this, but not from Amazon!!!!
by Maggie Smith from on 2008-06-24
Don't get the filters that come up on this page. They're for a different size keeper.
I contacted Norpro and they said it is replacement 93F that goes with it.
Do a google search, and a few options come up.
Norpro also suggested: "Also try, Ace Hardware, True Value Hardware, Do It Best Hardware." But you would have to get them to special order it.
Great for on the counter!
by A PA mom from on 2007-10-04
No smell, no mess. Very handy way to collect kitchen waste for the compost bin. Simply rinse after emptying (I run mine through the dishwasher).
Our first solution was to keep the compost in a bowl in the refrigerator. While this kept the fruit flies down (I don’t know if would work for longer periods of time, but there were no fruit flies after two days), the odor and lost fridge space became a problem.
Then we tried a recycled plastic container with lid. Over time, the lid lost it’s shape and didn’t seal properly. The plastic stained and developed odors. And we had to keep it under the sink because it was so unattractive. While this wasn’t a problem in and of itself, it is much more convenient to be able to keep a compost collector on the counter, where it is readily available.
Over the years we’ve tried a few different compost buckets, but my wife always wanted a more attractive container. Would you want a bug, stinky, ugly, kitchen compost bin for your friends and family to see? Our dining area abuts our kitchen and the bucket, when kept on the counter, is visible.
For the holidays, we bought ourselves the kitchen ceramic compost keeper
Here are the pros and the cons about the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper. There are several reasons to consider this product. It is rate to find a product that is flawless. This bin has a couple of issues that we will discuss as well:
Pros:
- Easy to clean – just pop out the filter and put it in your dishwasher.
- Attractive on counter – this unit is attractive enough to serve as a cookie jar.
- Large storage area – this bucket has a one gallon capacity
- The filter works really well – the filter on this unit is so efficient we have never noticed any odor from this bucket since we’ve owned it. Just make sure not to overfill the bucket. It is very important to keep food from touching the filter.
Cons:
- The handle falls off all the time. It’s a very poor design. We removed it permanently. I was afraid it would detach while I was walking down the driveway and the bucket would break.
- Weight – The bucket is made of ceramic and is a bit weighty. While this isn’t a problem for me, it might be for an elderly person.
Overall, I would have to say that this kitchen compost bin is a very good and useful product.
