Thousands of Amazon Shoppers Rave About These 8 Tools for Stink-Free Composting

Your house doesn't need to smell bad to do good.

Amazon shoppers have turned the slow decay of food into something of a sport. Between comments bragging about the happiness of the worms in their compost bins and the frequency with which they run their Vitamix FoodCyclers , it’s evident that the competition to save the planet is fierce. But even if you’re not an avid gardener or fervent eco-champion, it’s entirely possible to get in on the food recycling fun without sacrificing your time or olfactory senses.

Across the board, the overwhelming popularity of shopper-loved composting tools from brands like OXO, Vitamix, and Full Circle is due to the lack of excitement surrounding them. They don’t release any foul odors, they don’t attract swarms of bugs , and they require only as much space as you’re willing to give. Read on to shop eight wildly popular products, including bins , bags , and tumblers , starting at $15.

Shopper-Loved Composting Tools at Amazon

• Vitamix 2-Liter FoodCycler , $300, originally $400
• Tiyafuro 2.4-Gallon Kitchen Compost Bin , $22, originally $36
• Epica Countertop 1.3-Gallon Compost Bin , $27, originally $40
• Vivosun Outdoor 43-Gallon Tumbling Composter , $80, originally $110
• OXO Good Grips 1.75-Gallon Easy-Clean Compost Bin , $33
• VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin , $85, originally $105
• Full Circle Freezer Compost Bin , $15
• GreFusion 150-Count 1.2-Gallon Compostable Trash Bags , $17, originally $19

Vitamix 2-Liter FC-50 FoodCycler

$400

$300

Vitamix describes its FC-50 FoodCycler as “quick, easy, and odorless,” and more than 1,800 Amazon shoppers agree. One commented that it “actually does everything it claims to,” while another wrote that the unit is “robust and well made” with filters that “do what they’re supposed to.” With the sacrifice of just one cubic foot of space and a power outlet, you can quietly break down food scraps into a tenth of their original volume. There are no stinky smells, no loud noises, and no reasons not to buy it now that it’s $100 off.

Tiyafuro 2.4-Gallon Kitchen Compost Bin

$36

$22

For a compost bin that takes up zero cubic feet of space, look to Tiyafuro’s 2.4-gallon model. It includes 20 bags to start your composting journey and everything you need to mount it on the side of a cabinet or hang over a thin door. Of course, you always have the option of simply placing it on your counter, too. One shopper out of the more than 7,100 who gave it five-star ratings called it “an excellent solution for keeping your kitchen clean and smelling fresh.”

Epica Countertop 1.3-Gallon Compost Bin

$40

$27

Epica’s 1.3-gallon bin is slightly smaller than Tiyafuro’s and lacks the flexibility of mounting and hanging, but it has an even larger following of nearly 16,000 Amazon shoppers. The simple and effective stainless steel design eliminates bacteria buildup and includes a charcoal filter that’s “ incredibly effective at neutralizing any unpleasant smells .” Replace the filter every six months to keep your kitchen odor-free.

Vivosun Outdoor 43-Gallon Tumbling Composter

$110

$80

Vivosun’s 43-gallon tumbling composter is ideal for people generating a lot of food waste with the outdoor space to accommodate such a large device. Inside the weather-resistant tumbler are two chambers to separate the finished compost from fresh food, air vents to decrease the internal pressure of the fermenting scraps, and fins to break through any clumps. It churns the compost, so you don’t have to.

OXO Good Grips 1.75-Gallon Easy-Clean Compost Bin

$33

The value of OXO’s easy-clean compost bin lies in its name: It’s easy to clean thanks to its removable and dishwasher-safe internal bucket. It comes in two sizes (1.75 and 0.75 gallons), both of which feature hinged lids that lock in the upward position so you can quickly throw scraps inside. One shopper appreciated its ability to contain odors “even when left for a few days,” and its “sleek and compact” design that fits “perfectly” on a kitchen counter “without being an eyesore.”

VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin

$105

$85

VermiHut’s compost bin is designed to help worms thrive with increased air flow and improved moisture control. It scales with the amount of food scraps you have, so you can add or remove trays as needed, and includes “shoes” that discourage unwanted bugs from coming inside. Whether you set it up inside or out, shoppers reported that “there’s no smell coming from the unit.” Worms sold separately.

Full Circle Freezer Compost Bin

$15

Full Circle’s silicone freezer-friendly bin is a boon for anyone who cooks infrequently but still wants to compost. It can hold more than 8 cups of food scraps, fit inside your freezer, and survive a dishwasher cycle. It also has a wire hook that can clip over a cabinet door to catch carrot peels and onion skins while you prep.

GreFusion 150-Count 1.2-Gallon Compostable Trash Bags

$19

$17

You don’t need trash bags to compost, but you do need compostable trash bags if you want to use them. For this, more than 2,400 Amazon shoppers choose GreFusion. The pack comes with 150 1.2-gallon bags that “ won’t leak or break ,” and is on sale for a limited time.

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