8 best kitchen compost bins to make use of your kitchen waste

This sleek and smooth little composting bucket with a convenient carry handle from Brabantia is the perfect way to dispose of all your compostable waste and food scraps. The Brabantia Sort + Go Waste Bin comes in sizes from 6 litres so you can choose the optimal one for all your household composting needs. The Brabantia Sort + Go Waste Bin is also available in four shades to suit all kitchen decors.

From 13,900 customer reviews, this compost bin from Brabantia has an average 4.7/5 star rating. Customers like the quality, ease of cleaning and installation. Not only is said by many to be well-made, but it's functional - totally perfect for the job. One customer adds that it's great value and generic bin liners are a perfect fit. Customers are happy with their purchase - it's made of quality plastic and looks very nice in the pastel blue colour. Not only does the lid easily lift completely, but the wall-mount option seems sturdy and functional.

For a hard-wearing metal compost bin, the Caddy Company Metal Compost Caddy which comes in an array of 10 different colours is just the ticket. As Amazon's choice for the best food compost bin for the kitchen, this thing even has a removable inner bucket for easy transference to your outdoor space. It has a retro, vintage design which is very nostalgic to us. What about reviews?

Customers love this compost bin for its style. From over 1,000 customer reviews, we've gathered that that compost bin is a favourite. For very little smell and an easy clean, the Caddy Company pick is an inspired choice. Customers mention that the lid fits snuggly and is completely washable - great for everyday use. It's great quality, too, especially the lid - which is super sturdy. However, opinions are mixed on the size and seal.

With a capacity of five litres, dual-filter technology, and its chic matte copper retro design, this Red Factor Premium Kitchen Compost Bin will satisfy your kitchen waste composting desires and look good on the countertop, too. It also comes with five replacement filters. It's sleek and smart. You can keep adding food scraps (such as fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, egg shells, tea bags etc.) to this kitchen compost caddy without worrying about any bad smell, thanks to the innovative dual-filter tech with active carbon ingredient and a lid with holes for proper ventilation, neutralising bad smells even in summer days. Iconic.

With an impressive 4.8/5 star rating, this Red Factor pick is well-liked, especially for its appearance, size and filtering ability. No more smells, thanks to the double filter. One customer commented that the copper exterior looks "fantastic" - and it's the perfect size. Not only do reviews appreciate the versatility, but the value of the product is fantastic.

Though there are many other kitchen compost bins with filters, this Joseph Joseph Food Waste Caddy is one of our favourites. With a mounting bracket included for a space-saving kitchen hack, this compost bin has a wide opening for scraping food from your chopping boards and dishes with ease. Easy to clean and wipe away grime, it has an adjustable air vent that controls odour and keeps insects away.

Thanks to over 100 reviews, this Joseph Joseph caddy is said to be an innovative high quality and great value pick for your veggie scraps. One customer says that it successfully keeps any nasty smells "from leaking out" and is easy to clean/refit the bag, too. So, all good, all-around. Another adds that popping food scraps from plates doesn't cause a mess, which is a relief. It doesn't take up too much space on the kitchen countertop - but, may not be best for those who have a veg-heavy diet or a larger household.

Store your scraps and food waste in style with this sleek simplehuman Compost Caddy in your kitchen. Protected by an invisible silver-ion coating that resists fingerprints and germs, this pick keeps odour, pests and everything else away. Plus, the inner bucket is removable so it's easy to empty or clean. Result.

From a handful of reviews, we love this bin from simplehuman, which is said to be a great addition to any household. One customer commented that it's sleek and stylish for a bin. And, it comes with 30 liners, so you're set for some time. Some customers think it's a little pricey for the product - but, they add that it's "worth it" as it looks amazing in their kitchen. It does require certain liners, though, which can be tricky to get hold of, say customers.

With a 10-year guarantee, this budget-friendly pick from Dunelm is one of our favourites. The Addis Recycled Plastic Food Waste Caddy comes with a convenient carry handle, ideal for a composter or as a simple storage caddy. Plus, it's made from 100 per cent recycled household plastic. Brilliant.

Dunelm's addition to this list is said to be fantastic and bin liners fit very well inside. Not only is it said to be outstanding value for money, but good quality. Customers are super impressed with it. With an average rating of 4.7/5 stars, many are happy to use it for its purpose, or as a useful hanging caddy for clothes pegs or dog treats. However, sometimes the lid can be tricky to open, especially when you're juggling food waste.

With its beautiful vintage design and very stylish duck egg blue shade, this three-litre Kitchen Craft Living Nostalgia Compost Bin looks just like a cute biscuit tin (good job it's got 'compost' written on the front of it). It has an integrated carbon filter (and one spare) to trap nasty odours and a convenient swing handle for effortless transportability. We love the nostalgia it gives us.

From over 1,500 reviews globally, this Kitchen Craft bin is well-liked for its appearance, and quality and that it keeps smells out. One customer commented that the filter was already in place and a replacement was included, which was handy. They add that the wooden handle is a nice touch - and is well-finished. Overall, it's said to look good and feel it, too. And, the colourways are very pretty, especially the duck egg blue. However, some found the lid a little stiff.