I tried a few different small containers that did not work. There was an article about coffee grinds being food for plants. So I bought a small counter-top container just for this and all I had was bugs. If I had been using the table scrap method I would have had swarms of bugs.

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In as little as three hours, the FoodCycler food recycler takes your kitchen scraps, reduces them by up to 90% and creates a highly mature, nutrient-rich soil amendment that’s ideal for making your garden grow. Just toss in your food waste, and push go. No pellets, enzymes or additives needed. When it’s done, you have a powerful fertilizer you can use in your outdoor gardens and a removable, dishwasher safe bucket you can easily wash.

Our food recycler is odorless and lightweight, so it can work its magic anywhere. And unlike colossal landfills or a backyard compost pile, it’s not an eyesore and won’t attract scavengers.

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