Customer reviews from simplehuman.com
simplehuman - 4L compost caddy, steel - White
Average customer rating
4.6
(792 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 792 reviews
5 Stars
610
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
18
1 Star
28
Customer Reviews for simplehuman - 4L compost caddy, steel - White
Customer Rating
1
Poorly sealed, lots of fruit flies
on May 10, 2026
Posted by: Joshua S.
Looks nice but poorly sealed lid and we got tons of fruit flies right away. Switched to another bin with a carbon filter and tighter lid and no issues
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Customer Rating
2
Me
on May 9, 2026
Posted by: Leighann S.
Compared to other compost containers this one is more expensive but has less features. For example, the bin on the inside doesn’t have a handle so you can lift it out easily. And apparently they indicate you should use bags but most compost containers should not need to use bags inside, and the bags needed are wasteful in manufacturing, shipping, etc. Also on the outside there is no handle so that you can lift it and move it to a different part of your counter. The trash hanger add-on does not work for most trash bins that people already have because the lip on the hanger is very small. So this our simplehuman is sitting on the counter and when we need to pull it towards us to put things in it, there is no handle to do so and you end up grabbing the top or the side of it, but then the top comes off in your hand because it is not latched down at all. A nice handle on top, similar to what other less-expensive compost containers have, that folds back, would have easily prevented this. Lastly, it only comes in metallic finishes, and people are going towards more organic looks in their kitchen like ceramic or wood tones, which many people prefer but simple human does not offer.
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Customer Rating
4
Nice. I like it. I
on April 15, 2026
Posted by: john c.
Nice. I like it.
I wish, however, that it had a mounting plate for a cabinet door
(For example under the sink.
(For example under the sink.
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely perfect
on April 7, 2026
Posted by: Victoria M.
I needed a tight compost receptacle for my kitchen counter, as my previous one was an invitation to sugar ants apparently! This compost caddy is the answer. It's not only beautiful, but it is large enough to hold multiple days worth of food scraps and coffee grounds without getting smelly. And no ants in sight! Highly recommend.
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Customer Rating
3
Moisture gets in.
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: melissa S.
When you open the lid, there’s moisture there. it’s not air tightly sealed.
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Customer Rating
5
Cutest compost bin ever
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Natalia Y.
I love my compost caddy! I didn’t realize when purchasing it that it would come with an attachment to hook onto our simple human trash bin, which is genius! It basically takes up zero space and is super convenient. 10/10
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Customer Rating
5
Nice compost bin
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Lindsay M.
The compost bin looks nice, easy to use and clean. I like the fact that it doesn't attract fruit flies.
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Customer Rating
5
Love our compost caddy
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Alison C.
It’s small and discrete and perfect for us. Easy to change the bags and makes the whole process easier.
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