10 Best Compost Bins in Singapore | Best of Home 2023

While ready-to-use, convenient-to-buy anywhere fertilisers are no doubt useful to your plants, seasoned gardeners know that there’s a cheaper, more natural and sustainable way to keep those blooms and harvests healthy, thriving, and bountiful all year round. You don’t have to look elsewhere. Everything you need might just be sitting on your kitchen counter, and of course, a little bit of extra effort on your part. Yup, we’re talking about composting! By gathering the essentials including a nice and sturdy compost bin, and a few pieces of gardening tools, you can transform up to 60% of your overall household waste into beneficial nutrients for your plants.

Not only it is useful for your green babies, it’s also overall healthy for the environment. That said, let’s get started by choosing one from this handy list of the best compost bins available in Singapore. Opt for one that best fits your lifestyle, budget, and preferred composting method. Check them out below!

This article was last updated on 7 January 2023.

1. The Green Collective SG Ultimate Composting Bundle

The Green Collective offers the beginner-friendliest package to anyone who’s just entered the world of composting and plant care for the first time. Their Ultimate Composting Bundle is a collection of the basics that you would need to transform your kitchen scraps into a useful organic substance that will help improve soil and provide nutrients for your plants. The bundle includes their signature Urban Composter Bucket which boasts a spacious 15-litre capacity, an accelerator composting spray, a 500-ml accelerator refill, and a masher.

We’re particularly impressed with the Urban Composter Bucket’s unique and practical design. Aside from its large capacity, it’s also equipped with a convenient tap which makes it look like a portable water dispenser, or in this case, we should say compost dispenser. Thus, you can use it to make bokashi tea, an excellent liquid fertiliser that your plants will love. It’s remarkable that they’ve used recycled plastic for manufacturing these buckets, so they’re truly sustainable. Easy to clean and maintain, you only need organic ingredients such as vinegar or lemon juice mixed with water to keep it well-sanitised.

Why buy this:

• Already bought as set with all the necessary composting essentials to get you started
• The Urban Composter Bucket has a huge 15-litre capacity
• Sustainably made from recycled plastic
• Doesn’t require expensive maintenance

2. Utopia Kitchen Stainless Compost Bin

Designed for indoor use, the Utopia Kitchen Stainless Compost Bin with 1.3-gallon capacity is small enough to fit on your countertop or some inconspicuous corner in your kitchen. It’s one of the affordable options around considering that it’s constructed from stainless steel, a robust, rust-resistant material that’s ideal for compost bins. You also don’t have to worry about awful odours emerging from the bucket as it comes with charcoal filters that effectively filter these.

Cleaning the Utopia Kitchen Stainless Compost Bin is also easy and convenient. All you need to do is to wash it with soapy water after emptying it, and it’s ready for the next composting cycle once again.

Why buy this:

• Constructed from robust, rust-resistant material
• Comes with charcoal filters
• Compact and ideal for limited counterspace
• Easy to clean and maintain

3. Oxo Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin

This sleek and compact compost bin gives you a handy countertop access—perfect for when you’re doing meal preps. Not to mention, it has a stay-open lid which makes it convenient to toss scraps as you work. Also, no worries when you run out of compost bags since you can pour your kitchen scraps directly into it. Constructed with a smooth interior and removable lid, you won’t have to bother yourself about scraping off residues from its surface. It’s super easy to wash and clean and is ready to use every time. Plus, its lid is designed to effectively get rid of unwanted odours.

Constructed from sturdy, hard plastic, the Oxo Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin will be a long-term item in your composting toolbox. It’s definitely a good buy most beginners will not hesitate to invest into!

Why buy this:

• Sleek and compact design
• You can use it with or without compost bags
• Easy to wash and clean
• Made from sturdy hard plastic
• Lid is designed to effectively wick unwanted odours

4. FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Tumbling Composter

If you have a spacious front yard or backyard, you might want a bigger compost bin where you can process fallen leaves and other biodegradable matter from your outdoor space. That said, here comes the FCMP Outdoor Tumbling Composter that can load up to 37 gallons of organic waste! The large capacity enables you to have a steady stream of useful nutrients for your garden soil.

While you might be intimidated at a glance on how this works, it’s actually easy to manage—you only need to give it a light push every other day to keep it spinning and mixing its contents.

We like how the thoughtful design deters pests as the tumbling bin itself is placed high above the ground. Also, it is UV-resistant, so it’s definitely made to withstand the outdoor environment.

Why buy this:

• Holds up to 37 gallons of contents
• Easy to use
• Has a UV-resistant body perfect for the outdoors

5. Nature’s Footprint Worm Factory 360

While it could be icky and gross for many individuals, a true gardener would be brave and friendly enough to work with their garden heroes—those wriggling, jiggling worms! Seasoned gardeners know that vermicomposting is way faster than other methods around in producing usable compost. That said, this list is never complete without a vermicomposting-friendly compost bin like the Nature’s Footprint Worm Factory 360.

True to its product name, this compost bin creates the perfect living environment for your garden heroes. It’s recommended to place around 1,000 worms here. This quantity can eat up to half a pound of food every week which is great for speeding up the composting process.

Equipped with a built-in “worm tea” collector tray and spigot, draining the composter is quick, easy, and convenient.

Why buy this:

• A favourite compost bin for those who do vermicomposting
• Designed to provide the perfect environment for the worms
• Equipped with collector tray and spigot for easy draining

6. Lifetime 60058 Compost Tumbler

This extra durable compost tumbler will truly serve a lifetime of your gardening journey. Designed and constructed with hard plastic that has UV, weather, and rust resistant properties, it is the perfect composter for huge, spacious outdoor gardens. On top of that, you can load it up with a whopping 80-gallon capacity!

It is equipped with an extra-large lid which opens widely so you can toss the collected scraps with much ease and convenience. On the other hand, emptying it is also comfortable as its lid is removable.

It doesn’t take much effort to spin the composter, so even if it has large capacity, it’s not complicated to use.

Why buy this:

• Constructed from hard plastic that’s resistant against UV, harsh weather conditions, and rust
• Holds a huge capacity of up to 80 gallons
• Easy to use

7. Bamboozle Food Compost Bin

If you’re looking for the perfect definition for what aesthetic composting should look like, just take a closer look at the Bamboozle Food Compost Bin and you’ll know exactly the right answer. Its cream-coloured body and bamboo handle reminds us of MUJI-inspired homes, and if you’re actually going for that kind of interior, this is definitely the perfect compost bin to match your personal taste.

But not to take away from the features that truly matter, we love that it’s sustainably made from biodegradable and durable bamboo fibre and comes with a tight-fitting lid with replaceable charcoal filter. Since it is excellent at getting rid of odours and has a compact built, it is perfect for small apartments with limited counter space. Note also that it is dishwasher-safe so keeping it clean after emptying is quick, easy, and worry-free even for the busiest homeowners.

Why buy this:

• Sustainably made from durable bamboo fibre
• Dishwasher-safe perfect for the busiest homeowners
• Sleek, compact built
• MUJI-resembling aesthetic

8. Brabantia Sort & Go Waste Bin

Many HBDs and condos in Singapore have limited kitchen space, so we’re listing another apartment-friendly option: the Brabantia Sort & Go Waste Bin. Not only does it have a simple, straightforward, and compact design, it also features an optional wall mount that’s sturdy and grippy enough to support the weight of the bin’s contents. That way, you can maximise your limited space and make your kitchen floor or countertop as clutter-free as possible.

Brabantia has also thoughtfully came up with their own compost bags which have been accurately tailored for the Sort & Go Waste Bin. Thus, you can shop your composting basics in one place.

With four options of fresh colours, you can choose the Sort & Go Waste Bin that best fits your home’s design aesthetic.

Why buy this:

• Compact, apartment-friendly design
• Comes with optional wall mount
• Choose among four different fresh colours

9. iTouchless Stainless Steel Compost Bin

While it has a large 1.6-gallon capacity that would equal to days’ worth of kitchen scraps, it’s incredible how it takes minimal space on the kitchen counter. Well, thanks to its oval-shaped body, the iTouchless Stainless Steel Compost Bin is compact and ideal for small kitchens. Made with titanium stainless steel with protective coating, this compost bin is fingerprint-resistant, easy to clean, and durable.

It also comes with their signature AborbX filters which effectively get rid of decomposing odours so that pests won’t be attracted to visit your kitchen counter. Tightly sealed lid denies flies and other despicable pests entry into the bin.

Why buy this:

• Made with robust titanium stainless steel with protective coating
• Fingerprint-resistant and easy to clean
• Equipped with AbsorbX filters that effectively get rid of odours
• Tightly sealed lid deters pests
• Takes minimal space on the kitchen counter

10. White Magic Smart Bin

You literally don’t have to lift a finger with this compost bin from White Magic. This battery-powered White Magic Smart Bin automatically opens with a single toe tap—thanks to its remarkable sensor. You can also simply continue with your kitchen tasks as you toss scraps into this bin as its lid automatically closes after five seconds.

“But hey, will I need to frequently buy batteries?”, you might ask. We’re glad to say not at all! This energy-efficient smart bin only requires a set of 3D batteries per year. You’ll be able to enjoy the convenience of 10,000 times of automatic open and close cycles. This bin is perfect for those who have senior family members as it’s very easy, quick, and comfortable to use.

The fingerprint-proof stainless steel body maintains its clean, sophisticated look all year round.

Why buy this:

• No need to lift a finger with its toe tap technology
• Automatic open and close
• Energy efficient which only needs one set of batteries per year
• Designed particularly with the elderly family members in mind
• Fingerprint-proof stainless steel body is durable, sleek, and sophisticated

FAQs

What can you include in your compost bin?

There should be an equal part of carbon-rich browns such as twigs, dried leaves, branches, cardboard packaging materials, newspapers, eggshells, hair, and fur, and nitrogen-rich greens such as grass, weeds, leaves, vegetable off-cuts, fruit peels, coffee grounds, and tea bags.

What are the steps in composting?

First, purchase a durable, high-quality compost bin. You can choose one from the above-mentioned options. Next, once you have your compost bin, line its bottom with dry leaves and other carbon-rich browns. Then, fill about ¼ of the bin with soil. Once done, fill it with alternate layers of carbon-rich browns and nitrogen-rich greens. Finish off the topmost layer with soil to keep pests away.

How can you speed up the composting process?

Place the compost bin in a warm, humid location inside your home or in your yard. It will be useful to cut up the scraps into smaller pieces. Then, every week, make sure to give the contents a thorough mix with a trowel to boost up the decomposition of waste materials.

I hope that this article has helped you to choose the perfect compost bin for your needs and has motivated you to get started with composting. Please also share this with your friends, neighbours, and every homeowner who wish live a more sustainable lifestyle like us!