Kitchen Compost Bin

Ecopack Kitchen Compost Bin (182 x 182 x 240mm), a benchtop compost caddy for collecting food scraps. The lid has a built-in charcoal filter to help reduce odours, and it fits 8L compostable caddy liners.

• Size: 182mm W × 182mm D × 240mm H
• Material: Melamine and bamboo fibre
• Lid: Built-in replaceable charcoal filter
• Liners: Fits 8L compostable caddy liners

Features

• Charcoal filter lid to help reduce odours and moisture build-up
• Compact size for kitchen benchtops
• Wide opening for easy scraping
• Carry handle for emptying into your compost or FOGO bin
• Eggshell finish with bamboo-look accents

Specifications

• Width: 182mm
• Depth: 182mm
• Height: 240mm
• Material: Melamine and bamboo fibre
• Colour: Eggshell
• Included: Bin and lid with charcoal filter
• Compatible liners: 8L compostable caddy liners

Best For

• Collecting fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and food waste
• Home composting and worm farms
• Council food and garden organics (FOGO) collections
• Fewer trips to the outdoor bin

How to Use & Care

• Line with an 8L compostable caddy liner, or use without a liner
• Empty every few days, especially in warm weather, to avoid odours and fruit flies
• Wash with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly
• Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources such as stovetops
• Replace the charcoal filter every few months, or sooner if odours return

FAQs

What is it made from?

Melamine and bamboo fibre.

Does it help control odours?

Yes. The lid has a built-in charcoal filter that helps absorb odours. Emptying the bin every few days also helps.

Where can I buy replacement filters?

Replacement charcoal filters are available in packs of two.

Which liners fit?

Ecopack 8L Home Compostable Caddy Liners, or other certified compostable liners of a similar size.

How do I avoid fruit flies?

Keep the lid closed, empty the bin every few days, and wash it regularly. Fruit flies are most common in warmer months.

Can I put it in the sun?

No. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat, which can damage the finish.

What can go in it?

Food scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds and tea leaves. Check your council's rules for what its FOGO bin accepts.

Replacement charcoal filters for kitchen compost bins (125 x 125mm). Made with activated carbon to help absorb food scrap odours. Designed for the Ecopack Kitchen Compost Bin and similar-sized caddy lids.

• Size: 125 x 125 x 3mm
• Quantity: 2 filters per pack
• Material: Fibre weave with activated carbon

Features

• Activated carbon helps absorb food scrap odours
• Fits inside the lid of the Ecopack Kitchen Compost Bin
• Thin, flexible and quick to replace
• Two per pack, so you always have a spare

Specifications

• Width: 125mm
• Length: 125mm
• Thickness: 3mm
• Filters per pack: 2
• Material: Fibre weave with activated carbon
• Compatible with: Ecopack Kitchen Compost Bin and caddy lids that fit a 125 x 125mm filter

How to Replace

• Remove the old filter from inside the bin lid
• Place a new filter in the lid, using one or two filters at a time
• Keep filters as dry as possible so they last longer
• Replace when odours start to return

FAQs

Which compost bin do these fit?

The Ecopack Kitchen Compost Bin, and other compost caddies with a lid that fits a 125 x 125mm filter.

How often should I replace the filter?

Replace it when odours start to return. How long a filter lasts depends on how often you use the bin, what goes in it, and how humid your kitchen is.

Can I use two filters at once?

Yes. You can use one or two at a time, depending on how much odour control you need.

What are they made from?

A fibre weave with activated carbon, which absorbs odours from food scraps.