Compost Caddy Charcoal

We’ve found that charcoal filters don’t make much of a difference if you empty your caddy every 2-3 days – and they can get GROSS. They’re usually hard to clean, need frequent replacing, and we wanted to make a caddy that would last you a lifetime (no replacement parts needed).

Our Caddy’s inset lid creates a snug seal when closed, so it still keeps insects out and any odours in. It’s easy to clean and you'll never need to spend an extra cent to keep it looking fresh.

Compost them! Our in-ground compost systems, Subpod Classic and Subpod Mini, make composting easy no matter where you live. Just empty your caddy into your Subpod along with some shredded paper or cardboard every 2-3 days, rinse it out and pop it right back on your counter to start collecting again.

Many councils offer organic waste collection, check if there's green bin collection for your street! You can also see if there’s a local community garden that would be happy to compost your scraps for you. But when it comes diverting waste, nothing beats composting at home.

That’s a tricky question! We all use different amounts of food in the kitchen, but our Caddy has a generous 5L capacity, which is the standard for most compost caddies. It will fit on any bench, ledge or windowsill wider than 19cm.

Because we suggest emptying our Caddy every 2-3 days, your scraps don’t need to be left to stand for any time, so our Caddy is the right fit for most.

You can use your Caddy to store all the compostable items below, before you empty it into Subpod:

Food Waste

• Fruit and vegetable scraps
• Eggshells (crush them first)
• Coffee grounds, used tea leaves
• Spoiled plant-based milks
• Grains, pastas & breads
• Nuts (and their shells), seeds, pits, husks

Small amounts of meat, seafood, dairy foods, citrus, onion and garlic, spicy herbs, peppers and oils may also be added.

Paper & Card

Scrap paper and cardboard can be added to your Caddy, as long as it’s not laminated or super glossy.

• Office paper
• Junk mail, bills, envelopes (no plastic windows)
• Post-it notes
• Paper plates, paper towels, tissues
• Egg cartons, paper cupcake liners, baking paper,
• Card, paper packaging

Natural Fibres

• Cotton wool balls
• Toilet paper/paper towel cores
• Old napkins (made from natural fibres like cotton, tencel, linen, hemp or wool - no polyester, nylon, acrylic or blends)
  
  

Wood & Bamboo

• Toothpicks, disposable wood & bamboo cutlery
• Used matches
• Bamboo skewers

🚨 Not Compostable 🚨
You should never put any non-organics such as plastic, tin cans, cigarettes, building waste, toxic waste, glass, or anything similar into your Caddy.

We suggest emptying your compost caddy every 2-3 days to keep it smelling fresh and make it easy to clean. You can also empty it daily if you prefer!

Nope! The worms and microbes inside Subpod make quick work of your waste, so accelerators aren’t necessary. Of course, it's still safe to use accelerators if you prefer, as they can speed up the composting process even further.

Most liners will fit, but they aren’t necessary. Our Compost Caddy is made from durable stainless steel, so the inside won’t rust or stain (even in constant contact to your scraps).

If you’d like to use liners, we suggest using large brown paper sandwich bags for an eco-friendly option. They’re a little more fragile, but they’ll break down naturally in your Subpod.