So far so good. I wanted something I could use for kitchen scraps and left overs that was large enough so wouldn't have to run to the composte pile all the time. The size is perfect. Even though I keep mine under the sink, it's not too large and looks good to keep it on the counters The filter seems to be working well. I usually empty it once a week and so far haven't had any issues with smell escaping. The inside is also glaze so it's easy to clean.