Compost Crock

[vigilant20]

Is there anything special about compost crocks? Some of them say they are somehow odor free. Is that a big deal? Couldn't I just make my own out of a large yogurt container or something?

[mzpepper]

I've never had a compost crock. I just use an old plastic container with a lid. I keep it in the fridge so that it doesn't smell if I wait a few days to feed it to the worms.

[Ceashels]

i believe the crock has some air holes and a charcoal filter in the lid. I just use a big cottage cheese container and keep the lid on.

[Gardengal18]

I just use a big plastic container with a lid on it too. I have it sitting right next to the sink and once a week I bring it out.

[vigilant20]

It's good to hear other people are doing the same thing. I'm picking up bins to start my compost pile tonight...I'm excited to get going!

[redmaples]

I use a large (maybe 4 gallon) recycled chlorine tablet bucket. it has a handle & a tight fitting lid. Once in a while it might start smelling, but i empty it so often it doesn't usually have a chance to get too stinky.
Also, with the tight fitting there is only odor when opened.
I have at times put a few layers of newspaper over the contents to keep the smell a t bay. I cook a lot of fresh veggies so all peelings & any plate scrapings as well as egg shells & coffee grounds go in there. It can fill up pretty quickly.
Those smaller ceramic crocks are way too small for my use & I am too cheap to have a fancy compost pot! they do look nice though!

[dogmatix]

I used to use a large yogurt container with a lid and it worked fine. Now however, I just put my scraps in a small bowl and take them out to the compost barrel a couple of times a day. The bowl goes in the dishwasher at bed time. No smell and very clean.

[ravenmaniac]

I use a plastic coffee container and keep the lid on. If the container starts to smell I wash it. No big deal!

[ladykemma2]

i use an old bowl dumped daily.

[Mamaw]

I am using a tin that contained popcorn over the holidays. Was a gift. When it gets too yucky to use, I will switch to a coffee can. I also looked at the crocks but just can't justify the cost

[Grayce]

I use a stainless steel compost container from Lee Valley. I used to use a plastic ice cream bucket but the plastic holds smells and the lid wasn't easy to take off with one hand.
Stainless steel compost bucket

[rainbowgc]

What great ideas, definitely want to start one of these - probably the coffee can.

[Grainlady]

I use a small, recycled, plastic bucket with a tight-fitting lid. I line the inside with a used brown paper lunch bag. I have found the bag and the scraps are the perfect combination of wet and dry material for my Tumbler Composter.

[Must-Stash]

Ditto with the plastic container under the sink. If it has odors after being dumped, a little bleach and water does the trick. If it's not too big, just rinse it and put it in the dishwasher. It will get bleached then.

[ravenmaniac]

My plastic coffee can does hold smells sometimes. I put a tablespoon of bleach and fill it with water. No more smells for me! Or my nose doesn't work very well.