About Us
Compost Bin Lab helps households and gardens stop guessing and start composting with confidence. We built BinMatch: a climate-, critter-, and space-aware guide that matches your scrap volume and local rules to the right bin and method. Every recommendation is backed by field notes from multiple regions, step-by-step setup, and low-maintenance routines that prevent odors and pests.
Mission Statement Our mission is to make composting simple, compliant, and pest-smart for every home—from studio apartments to community gardens—by pairing practical testing with clear guidance so you can turn waste into value with minimal effort and maximum confidence.
Our Brand Story We started Compost Bin Lab after watching friends abandon composting because their bins smelled, attracted pests, or didn’t fit their space. The problem wasn’t motivation—it was mismatched gear and missing, climate-aware instructions. A balcony in Phoenix isn’t a backyard in Vermont, and a family of five doesn’t produce the same scraps as a single apartment cook.
So we designed BinMatch, a practical framework that factors climate extremes, wildlife pressure, housing type, diet and scrap volume, and municipal/HOA rules. Then we field-tested popular bins and methods in different regions and seasons to document what actually works, why it works, and how to keep it working through heat waves, freezes, wet spells, and life changes.
Today, we pair that data with transparent advice: clear sizing tools, maintenance time tiers, accessories that solve specific pain points, and troubleshooting checklists that prevent smells and pests before they start.
How We Help You Succeed
- Right-sized, region-tested bin matches (indoor, balcony, yard, or high-volume setups).
- Pest- and odor-smart routines with quick diagnostics and seasonal adjustments.
- Compliance guidance for city rules/HOAs and wildlife certifications (e.g., bear-resistant).
- Transparent total cost of ownership and durability expectations.
- A path to start small, then scale or switch methods as your household changes.
Our Team
- Field Tester & Homestead Lead: Stress-tests outdoor and high-volume systems under wildlife pressure, tracking durability, ergonomics, and maintenance time.
- Urban Composting Specialist: Focuses on odor control and fruit-fly prevention for indoor, balcony, and tight-space setups—vermicomposting, bokashi, and sealed systems.
- Soil Scientist & Data Analyst: Monitors temperatures, moisture, and decomposition rates; validates safe, usable compost for plants and soil health.
- Policy & Compliance Researcher: Verifies municipal guidelines, rebate opportunities, pickup acceptance rules, and HOA considerations.
- Accessibility & Ergonomics Advisor: Evaluates lifting, turning, and access so composting stays doable for all abilities.
- Managing Editor: Ensures clarity, accuracy, and unbiased recommendations that put your needs first.
If you’re ready to match your household to the right composting setup, start with BinMatch, then follow our step-by-step onboarding and seasonal tips for results you can measure.