I grew up watching my mother save vegetable scraps and burying them in her garden. I try to do this as well by keeping a container on the counter. BUT I typically have to stop and open unclasp the top so there are many time I just those in the trash. With this compost caddy attached to my simple smart trash can, it is so easy to lift the lid with a cutting board and just brush the scraps in. It also comes with biodegradable bags that I can easy bury in the ground. I love it.