This compost pail checks all the boxes. It has a lid that can be opened with one hand, a handle for carrying it to the outdoor composter, and an easy to install filter. It's big enough to hold a week's worth of kitchen scraps. And it has never developed a bad smell.

Ordered on-line and delt with the consequences of dealing with Grant the one responsible for receiving shipments at the Lodi, CA store. I was caught up in a he said she said story. The order was placed on the 19th of December and first attempt to deliver was on the 27th. I went into the store after receiving an email stating my orders were ready for pick up. I drive 20+ minutes to pick up the items and the item supposedly delivered on the 27th was not there. Story goes; UPS tried to delivery this item 3 times before it was finally received. Each time the receiver did not respond to the delivery driver to accept delivery in a timely manner. Driver may have assumed the store was closed due to lack of response. Grant insists it is the fault of UPS, and I was the one who needed to follow up with UPS. Grant opened my item and resealed the package before I received the order. He told me it was because he didn't trust anyone. I finally received the order on the 4th and had questions for Grant regarding packaging being opened and delivery issues. He seemed to not like my questions and became increasingly negative. As a customer I expect a certain amount of transparency with my transactions and if I have a question, I don't expect to have to deal with a less than professional employee.

Sturdy small compost bucket with a nice handle for easy carrying. This is my second one. The first one lasted many years.

GREAT PRODUCT EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED