We don't have fruit flies, but BRILLIANT idea to insert a round (12-cup size) drip coffee paper filter into the top above the filter. I'm doing that... just in case. With the paper coffee filter, flies can't pass through the paper to get to the carbon filter with all of its nooks & cranniess. Also, if you have a fly problem with this can: 1) definitely suggest emptying the can each week, or even more frequently; 2) You have flies in the house; need to get those window screens repaired.

will the scraps actually compost in this or must they be moved to a regular compost bin?

Folks, you must really stop and think. IF you know nothing of composting, read up on it! You use food scraps to put in your COMPOSTER in your YARD. This BIN, is used to temporarily store the food scraps until you have enough to take to the composter. where the food scraps break down, compost and turn into dirt. it is magical and you can even stand and watch it happen. However, you might well wear out waiting for it to happen. IF you have a tumbler composter, you can turn food scraps into dirt in 2 weeks otherwise, it will take much longer but the rewards are great. Before composting, we were buying potting soil for the garden to plant the veggies and flowers into. Now, with compost, we only occasionally will purchase fertilizer but stick pretty much to the compost. I am using right now 7 different bins for composting and turn it out rapidly. If you read up on it, you can actually learn and then you will not need to ask some of the questions I have seen in here. Good luck!

how do you change the charcoal filter

I have found two methods that work for me: 1. finger pinch - usually works for the first filter, but not so well for the second and 2. (my favorite) thick end of a chopstick or a thick bar stir stick. I always have a few chopsticks sets laying around and I found that thicker end will not poke a hole in your filters. Just push it through one of the top holes and it will push both filters far enough out so that you can grab them with your hands. For the hot second of annoyance that you might feel about needing extra equipment, it is so worth it! The double filter is a life and nose saver. Trust me! On a side note: I recommend that you pick up a extra set of round filters for every square/circle replacement pack you buy. The bottom (round filter) will need to be replaced more often then the top (square) filter. If the bottom filter gets wet accidentally (usually happens when I over fill the bin), it will mold and FAST. Top filter stays pretty dry, so you will not have to change it as often. Hope this helps and happy composting!

What number filter does this take?

I bought mine replacement filetr for $3.80 from OurCrazyDeals - Filter 93F

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C**R

I rarely write reviews for anything, but this is actually an excellent product. I was looking for a food waste bin for a while, after my old enamel one rusted through. This actually has enough storage space for a family who cooks, rather than lots of bins which would just be full up after one or two meals. It's stainless steel so should last already long time, and is pressed at one piece of metal rather than having a welded joint at the bottom that can fail. It also looks great, and it's just a very simple straightforward design which can't really go wrong

8.12.2025

J**L

Great quality product that works brilliantly !

12.11.2025

B**B

I've been using another brand of countertop compost bin for the past few years but it's about 3/4 the size of this one and the handle was starting to rust which seemed very weird and also icky looking. I decided it was time for a new one and I'm glad that I did because I'm so much happier with this model. it's a much better larger size - and btw, I live alone so it's just me emptying coffee grounds, chopping and peeling, etc. the top of this compost bucket is nice and snug so it does a great job of keeping all the smells in. this is also very good looking, stylish (if that's a possible word to use on a compost bin) and sleek so it doesn't look awful and out of place on on my counter. it's a big improvement in looks and quality over my last model and I'm so glad I decided to upgrade

23.01.2026

B**R

This came top of a review of lots of different compost caddies, and I had to wait ages for it, but it was with the wait. Stainless steel and removable filters, so it's easy to clean and big enough for a week of waste for 3 people. No more little flies in my kitchen!

23.09.2025

D**S

Shame I had to buy this from the US but it was well worth the wait - composting in the kitchen can be horrible with the wrong bin - they stink the place out and fill your kitchen with fruit flies. This is brilliant. Perfect size, easy to clean, no smell at all and no flies. Perfect. Pricy but worth every penny

9.10.2024

ASIN	B00AMNCYNQ
Best Sellers Rank	#313,423 in Garden & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Garden & Outdoors ) #708 in Composters
Brand	EPICA
Capacity	1.3 Gallons
Colour	Silver
Generic Name	Compost Bins
Item Weight	0.28 g
Item model number	SYNCHKG123584
Manufacturer	Epica
Material	Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions	18.2L x 18.2W x 27.9H Centimeters
Shape	Cylindrical
UPC	885465843900

Top Rated Epica Stainless Steel Compost Bin 1 Gallon-Includes Charcoal Filter

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