Seals in smell keeps out insects and starts decomposition before making the trip to the compost bin. This ensures that the pail has a tight seal when closed, meaning that odors cannot escape.

This dual, 2-in 1, approach seems to sidestep all those issues. Good sized.

This makes cleaning everything much easier, especially since the lid is the one part that tends to get dirty in contact with the compost. It works good because it fits the lid properly snug.

I generally need to empty the bin every 5 - 8 days, depending on whether the foods i'm cooking make a lot of scraps (melons vs berries, onions vs broccoli, etc). It’s perfect if you want something to store your scraps in before going out to your compo...  Read More

It's very cheaply constructed. The stainless steel is too thin and doesn't hold it's shape well. As other reviewers have stated, it's pretty but it falls apart.

The liner bucket is low quality plastic. Condensation gathers inside the lid and gets under the seal. The inner pail is useless.