Compost Genie Kitchen Compost Bin, 3.6 Gallon White Stainless Steel — Hands‑Free Foot Pedal & Carbon Filter

Keep food scraps out of the trash without bringing kitchen smells into the home. The Compost Genie combines a roomy 3.6‑gallon capacity and a foot‑pedal, hands‑free lid with a proprietary aeration system and replaceable carbon filter to reduce odors and moisture around compostable bags. Constructed from durable white stainless steel with a removable catch tray and integrated bag storage, it’s designed to fit daily family habits while making bag changes and cleaning simple.

How does this bin control odors and moisture?

The Compost Genie reduces unwanted smells by encouraging airflow around the bag and using an activated carbon filter to trap odors. Ventilation helps keep humidity down inside the container so organic scraps don’t become overly damp between emptyings.

• Proprietary ventilation channels around the bag for steady air circulation
• Included replaceable carbon filter to absorb odors
• Design minimizes humidity buildup to limit anaerobic smells

What makes it easy to use and maintain?

It operates hands‑free with a foot pedal so you can dispose of scraps while cooking without touching the lid. The bin includes a removable catch tray for spills and a base compartment that stores and dispenses the custom compostable bags, plus hooks inside to secure bags while filling.

• Stainless‑steel exterior wipes clean and resists fingerprints
• Removable, hand‑washable spill tray for simple cleanup
• Base bag compartment stores 8 included tear‑off bags for quick replacements

How much waste can it hold and what do the bags do?

The bin’s 3.6‑gallon size accommodates everyday household food scraps, reducing trips to outdoor composting or garbage. It ships with eight plant‑based, ASTM D6400‑conforming tear‑off bags sized to the bin and able to carry up to about 15 pounds of organic waste each.

• 3.6‑gallon capacity suitable for typical family kitchen use
• Eight compostable bags included, designed to fit without slipping
• Bags conform to compostable standards where facilities exist; local rules apply

Does this bin actually compost food waste?

The Compost Genie is a convenient food‑scrap collection and storage system, not an active composter; it holds and contains organic waste until you transfer it to a municipal or backyard composting system. Use it to reduce odors and mess at the counter while you accumulate scraps for proper composting or disposal per local regulations.

• Designed for short‑term indoor storage, not decomposition into soil
• Works with municipal or backyard composting where accepted
• Follow local guidelines—some items may not be accepted by facilities

Who this is for: The Compost Genie suits homeowners, apartment dwellers, and busy households who want an attractive, low‑odor way to collect food scraps indoors. It’s especially useful for cooks who need hands‑free convenience, people who want to reduce kitchen waste without daily trips outside, and anyone looking for a tidy compost bag system that’s simple to clean and maintain.