whittlewitch Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I realise that looks aren't everything but lets face they help, and I can't find a good looking compost caddy anywhere, apart from a ceramic version, which would last all off 5 minutes in my household. I did have a green caddy, but to be frank that was ugly and too large , as I do like to keep it handy on the worktop. Any help you helpful lot can offer would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I bought a supposedly attrtactive ceramic caddy from Lakeland. It was horrible, weighed a ton, and was badly designed because the rim which held the lid was a real bacteria trap. In the end, I bough a pretty peg bucket, which I line with a piece of folded kitchen towel, and I keep it under my sink. It gets emptied into my Bokashi bin, which I keep outside, every three or four days. I haven't had any smell problems with it. Well, that's not quite true. I don't usually have any smell problems with it. Occasionally, if it has a lot of citrus in it, it smells a bit, but then I just go and empty it. This is the sort of thing I mean http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=peg+bucket&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=1168901589&ref=pd_sl_9hhy8lpiop_e but I bought mine at a local garden centre for £4.99 and didn't have to pay postage. It will rust eventually, but it was very cheap so I don't really care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) I got a peely bin from lakeland - comes in cream and blue and metal so won't break and looks nice. Added link http://www.lakeland.co.uk/F/keyword/peely+bin/product/10879 Edited September 12, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I got a bog standard silvery plastic one from Recycle Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've got a pretty red metal colander that I use I line it with a piece of kitchen roll and empty it everyday, so no smells It was cheap, durable and looks pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I got a bog standard silvery plastic one from Recycle Now. I have the same one from them. I line it with kitchen paper and some Bokashi to absorb any smells, then empty it into the wormery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Just spotted this one from Harrod Horticultural and thought of you! Compost Crock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 we got this from Ikea with 2 of these they fit under the sink, one is for rubbish the other for recyling but it could easily be used for composting - space permitting we'd have put two of them under the sink - recycling, rubbish and composting all in one place for composting we have a dark green plastic caddy - functional, hygenic and my favourite colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I bought my friend the newest one out of the Lakeland catalogue. it looks like a huge red apple and is quite stunning. She adores it, and lakeland now do some bags that go in the caddy for you to carry your compost out in and these break down too. I think they are made of some kind of starch instead of plastic. There is also a filter in the lid to cut down on whiffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumpty Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I bought a relly nice one from Garden Trading http://www.gardentrading.co.uk/store/product_details.vc?VChid3=,,821VS-s3QhZCi2qMorPd3V6zWlDN893l4ckhJVhOuDSTXJqF-ySrOER0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I bought a relly nice one from Garden Trading http://www.gardentrading.co.uk/store/product_details.vc?VChid3=,,821VS-s3QhZCi2qMorPd3V6zWlDN893l4ckhJVhOuDSTXJqF-ySrOER0 I like that one Mumpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I just have a little plstic pot,lined with kitchen roll on my worktop,which I empty every day. The pot can then go in the dishwasher,so it keeps nice & clean. I did have the Lakeland Peely Bin, but I found that when it was full & heavy the handles really cut into my hands when I lifted it for emptying. I would rather do little & often than emptying a whole heap of rotting stuff once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 My 'worm bin' is currently just outside the back door, as I was inundated with fruit flies this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I use am empty mealworm tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Gosh, we are so stingy...we use an old ice cream carton! It does not look attractive on the worktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Have just looked at the lakeland one and it looks great ! http://www.lakeland.co.uk/apple-compost-crock/F/keyword/apple/product/21418 Might have to invest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Only just seen this thread. The Daily Mail had a selection of kitchen compost bins in the mag on Saturday. They featured the Lakeland apple and I think nine others. Not sure if the link is online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosemarysBaby Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I got a bog standard silvery plastic one from Recycle Now. I've just ordered this bog standard silver one too but I got mine free and my 330l compost bin for £8 from our council sudbsidised i am very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have a ceramic one on the window sill which I use for veg preparation (and empty daily as I broke the lid !!) and a small chrome pedal bin which sits on the floor mummy and baby style by my big chrome bin. Both have the starch compostable bags in as I got fed up with washing out nasty smelly juice stuff all the time Only problem is that the cat likes chewing and shredding the starch bags if I leave too much hanging over the edge of the floor bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Have just looked at the lakeland one and it looks great ! http://www.lakeland.co.uk/apple-compost-crock/F/keyword/apple/product/21418 Might have to invest! My friend still thanks me for the apple one I got her for her birthday everytime I go to her house. Never thought she would be so happy with a compost caddy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I am pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I bought a relly nice one from Garden Trading http://www.gardentrading.co.uk/store/product_details.vc?VChid3=,,821VS-s3QhZCi2qMorPd3V6zWlDN893l4ckhJVhOuDSTXJqF-ySrOER0 I have something similar - a white and blue enamel nappy soaking bucket . It holds no end of peelings. I stick a sheet of kitchen paper in the base to make emptying easy. It's a bit old and battered but it looks nice in my kitchen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchens Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 We use an orange jacobs cream cracker tub that the cheese crackers came in at Christmas. I keep meaning to replace it but you can get quite a lot in it and the lid shuts nicely so no nasty smells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
