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HotBin Mk2
Outdoor bin · OutdoorFrom our testing The insulation and airflow make this good for hot composting, but over time the outer wall gets battered - I have large chunks missing out of mine.
Rat resistance 0/5 I've seen rats in it a number of times over the years.
Specifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 200 litres
- Insulated
- Yes
- Footprint
- 55 × 55 cm (115 cm tall)
Green Johanna 330L Hot Composter
Outdoor bin · OutdoorFrom our testing The Johanna is not insulated, but I had no problem getting hot temperatures despite that - suggesting the design is effectively funneling air up through the bin. A separate insulating jacket is available for winter use.
Rat resistance 4/5 After six months of testing, no sign of rats - though a determined rat might chew the outer material.
Specifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 330 litres
- Insulated
- No
- Warranty
- 5-year guarantee
- Material
- 100% recycled plastic, made in the UK
GeoBin Expandable
Outdoor bin · OutdoorFrom our testing Nothing fancy, but it has three things going for it - its capacity, its adjustable size and its low price. You don't need a fancy bin to make compost, and I love the fact you can easily roll this up, put it away and just bring it out when you need it.
Rat resistance 0/5 Open bin.
Specifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 70-246 gallons (depending on model)
- Footprint
- 24"-44" diameter, 36" tall
- Material
- High-density polyethylene
Joraform JK270
Tumbler · OutdoorFrom our testing The Joraform is expensive, but it balances beautifully, spins easily and the insulated chambers make it easier to get hot than other tumblers. It's hard to see how a rat could get in here.
Rat resistance 5/5 Raised high off the ground - very difficult for a rat to access.
Specifications
- Insulated
- Yes
- Material
- Galvanised painted sheet steel shell
VIVOSUN Dual Chamber Tumbler
Tumbler · OutdoorFrom our testing The Vivosun is good value compared to other composters, but when we tested it, it let water into the chamber, making the material wet and hard to turn. Still worth considering if you can put it under a shelter.
Rat resistance 4/5 Never saw one, despite using it for several years.
Specifications
- Capacity (usable at once)
- 18.5 gallons
GEME Terra II
Electric · IndoorFrom our testing Looks great, can handle challenging material, and I much prefer bacterial composters to grind and dehydrate models. But a bit large for compact kitchens.
Specifications
- Capacity (per cycle)
- 14 litres
- Measured noise
- 40-50.3 dB, measured by us
- Process
- Bacterial (makes compost precursor)
- Subscription
- None
- Ongoing consumables
- None - permanent filter, self-replicating microbes
- Footprint
- 29.7 × 43.7 cm (11.7" × 17.2")
- Noise (claimed)
- ≤40 dB
- Companion app
- None needed, works without an app or account
Reencle Home Composter
Electric · IndoorFrom our testing Love the look of this device, and it's fast and effective. Not so great for the countertop unless you turn off the automatic opening - ours opened every time we went past it. Note you need to replace the filter from time to time (it comes with one spare filter, then you have to buy another one).
Specifications
- Capacity (per cycle)
- 14 litres
- Process
- Bacterial (makes compost precursor)
- Subscription
- None
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Ongoing consumables
- 3-layer odour filter, ~$35/yr (manufacturer figure)
- Footprint
- 13" W × 12" D
- Material
- PP (BPA-free)
- Companion app
- Too few store ratings to quote (both stores, Aug 2026)
Lomi Classic
Electric · IndoorFrom our testing Grinds and dehydrates rather than makes real compost. But it's more compact than the others, and it's fast too. Don't like the awkward lid, though, and the company has been unresponsive to our product queries. Full review coming soon.
Specifications
- Process
- Grinds and dehydrates
- Subscription
- None
- Companion app
- Rated 4.8 on the App Store (1,015 ratings) and 4.5 on Google Play (160), Aug 2026
VermiHut Plus 5-Tray
Wormery · BothFrom our testing Easy to put together, and though I hate to admit it, it's currently beating my homemade bin thanks to its effective airflow.
Specifications
- Material
- 100% recycled plastic
EPICA Countertop Compost Bin
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing One of my favorite kitchen bins, the Epica looks great and has a charcoal filter to minimize smells.
Specifications
Verified specifications to follow.
Full Circle Fresh Air
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing The design limits use to bags, and while the airflow keeps smells down, it also means that if the bag splits, the contents spill everywhere.
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 5.7 litres
- Lid
- Vented airflow design, no filter
- Footprint
- 28.9 × 21.6 cm
Mbillion Hanging Caddy
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing Good little bin with a clever design that hangs neatly on a cupboard door.
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 4 litres
Navaris Hanging Bins
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing Cheap and cheerful. It won't win design awards, and it won't stop smells or flies, but if you want something low-cost, this might be the best option.
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 3.8 litres
OXO Good Grips Easy-Clean
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing This might not look fancy, but it's easy to clean and has been fruit-fly-proof so far.
Specifications
Verified specifications to follow.
simplehuman Compost Caddy
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing The simplehuman has a simply stunning design. However, the aperture is on the small side, and it's really designed for use with the simplehuman waste bin. That said, we're still using it six months on!
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 4 litres
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Lid
- Soft-seal lid, no filter (by design)
- Material
- Stainless steel
Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin
Kitchen caddy · IndoorFrom our testing It's hard to tell the difference between this and the Epica, which means we really like it! On the other hand, the paint did flake off after some heavy use.
Specifications
Verified specifications to follow.
Mill Food Recycler
Electric · Indoor
Specifications
- Capacity (per cycle)
- 6.5 litres
- Process
- Dries and grinds (output is 'Food Grounds', not compost)
- Subscription
- Optional - grounds pickup service $192/yr
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Ongoing consumables
- Carbon filter, lasts 6-12 months depending on model
- Footprint
- 17" W × 14" D
- Companion app
- Rated 4.2 on the App Store (91 ratings) and 4.0 on Google Play (58), Aug 2026
Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50
Electric · IndoorSpecifications
- Capacity (per cycle)
- 2.5 litres
- Process
- Grinds and dehydrates
- Subscription
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years, full parts and labour
- Ongoing consumables
- Carbon filters (replacement interval not published)
- Footprint
- 12.6" × 11"
- Material
- ABS shell, aluminium bucket
Miracle-Gro Large Dual Chamber Tumbler
Tumbler · OutdoorRat resistance 1/5 Reader-reported Tumblers are generally pretty good, but one reader has reported a mouse getting in.
Specifications
- Capacity (usable at once)
- 27.7 gallons
- Material
- BPA-free UV-protected plastic, galvanised steel base
VIVOSUN 220 Gallon Expandable Bin
Outdoor bin · OutdoorSpecifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 220 gallons
- Material
- HDPE
Vego Garden Kitchen Composter
Electric · Indoor
Specifications
- Capacity (per cycle)
- 4 litres
- Process
- Dry-and-grind (Express Mode 'dries and grinds'); optional VegoTabs microbes make 'Vego Meal' in Fertilize Mode
- Ongoing consumables
- Carbon filter every 3 months or on odour; filter + VegoTabs bundle $199.95/yr subscription (no standalone filter price on page)
- Footprint
- 14.37 × 11.22 in (12.64 in tall)
- Companion app
- Rated 3.3 on the App Store (20 ratings, small sample), Aug 2026
Aerobin 400
Outdoor bin · OutdoorSpecifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 111 gallons
- Insulated
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5-year limited (non-transferable)
- Footprint
- 29 × 29 in (47 in tall)
- Material
- Virgin polypropylene & HDPE (80/20 blend), BPA free
Earth Machine Backyard Composter
Outdoor bin · OutdoorRat resistance 1/5 Reader-reported A twist-lock lid keeps animals out from above, but the open base means this is a rodent haven, with owners reporting rats and voles. Hardware cloth underneath is a relatively cost-effective solution.
Specifications
- Capacity (total volume)
- 80 gallons
- Footprint
- 33 × 33 in (33 in tall)
- Material
- Recycled-content plastic, BPA free, UV stabilised (recycled % not stated)
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