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Question: Do I need to use the filters?  What happens if I don't change the filter?
Document: Container Ieems to holding up very well to be used as a green bin. Great thing is there's a handle. So far no bugs have swarm around The bin. I think its because of the carbon filter. 6 months from now I will need to order refills on that. But other than that I like it very much. I have used different alternatives and ants have always endeded up invading it. So kudos to this compost bin!
Good quality-good value -just what I was looking for to use in the kitchen. Size is adequate for my needs.
It looks great and the capacity is more than adequate. The filter keeps the odors inside and it won't break if I drop the lid.
I was worried that saving egg shells, veggie leftovers would start to smell if not emptied very regularly. It does not smell at all. I use a very small (xtra, xtra small) trash can liner in it because the compost bin liner available through Amazon is not biodegradable anyway. I can sometimes get a couple uses out of the same bag. The handle &#34;foam&#34; is also a dark blue and not black, just in case it matters to you.
Not only does this sit nicely on my counter; I can quickly place it in the recycle bin when company comes over!I love the charcoal filter too!
This looks great on my counter. Just like so many of the reviews, the charcoal filter is very effective, can't smell a thing! Happy I bought this.
We love this thing. It's really well constructed, and the filter really does keep the smells in check. I can tell that this item will be with us for a long time to come.
I put it under the sink and fill or pull it out as needed. When the lid is on, I don't smell a thing. The filter works fantastic. It really holds a lot so that I don't have to empty it daily like I was with a smaller one I had.
Just started composting at home and this bin is a wonderful size for my kitchen, matches stainless appliances and is big enough that I am not having ot empty it daily. Really like the ease of the lid and the filter to help keep things fresh while composting.
I love the stainless steel look, goes well in my kitchen. the tall and slender container fits nicely on my counter without taking up much space. Easy to grab and go to the compost pile. I never smell anything, nice filter at the top.
Answer: Use the filters? Oh, yes--definitely. They're really the key; otherwise you might as well use any old container. The filters contain charcoal, so they soak up odors without blocking air circulation. They do indeed last a long time, but I always keep an extra set on hand; they're cheap. One bit of advice: Don't fill the pail so full that the contents press into the lid and soil the filters.