It is the perfect size for our family of two who eats vegetables and fruit every day. We used to have a bigger one and food would rot, liquefy and would attract flies. With this caddy, it never happens. I'd rather drop the food in the compost bin more frequently than having to deal with a dirty caddy. It is very convenient to have it on the side of the garbage c can and it is pleasant to look at when it is on the kitchen counter. Cleaning it is an easy and fast task.