Simons Maison
Enamelled Metal Compost Bin With Anse
An enamelled metal kitchen compost bin designed to collect and recycle organic waste while controlling odours with a built-in carbon filter. It features a sturdy carry handle, a domed vented lid with a removable filter, and measures 7" (18 cm) in diameter by 8" (20.5 cm) tall. A Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada; hand-wash only, with the filter removed for cleaning.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Specifications
- Material
- Enamelled metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7x7x8 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Product Insights
Enamelled Metal Compost Bin With Anse is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada and priced at 30 CAD, in stock with 33 reviews, whose core promise is a glossy enamelled-metal countertop staging container that collects about 5 liters (1.3 US gallons) of food scraps — one to two days for two to three people — for an outdoor pile, worm bin, or pickup rather than composting them, with a side bail handle for one-handed carry and lid lifting and a press-fit lid that owners say lifts off easily though can run stiff one-handed. Its odor-control claim rests on a carbon disc that traps ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and VOCs; buyers report the filter keeps days-old scraps odour-free despite the non-airtight lid, and the interior enamel is fired glass-smooth, non-porous, and free of PFAS or plastics. The main tradeoff is filter dependency and sourcing: no replacement filter is included or sold with the bin, so owners source aftermarket carbon cut to fit the lid cavity or loose charcoal; capacity lasts about 2–3 months and then fails abruptly rather than fading, the filter is killed by moisture rather than smell, so draining scraps first extends its life, it must be replaced rather than rinsed, and it is removed before hand-washing the interior then reinserted dry. Placement matters because heat makes the carbon release captured odors, so keep it out of direct sun. Emptying is by schedule every 2 to 3 days, or daily for high scrap volume, not when full. The enamelled metal should be drained and aired because wet scraps sitting sealed for days can blister the interior enamel, and long-term daily use can blister and rust the interior enamel within a few years. Its 20.5 cm height and 18 cm width clear upper cabinets and tuck beside a coffee maker; Off White is a soft cream/ivory tone, not crisp white, warm with wood and yellow beside pure white; the finish is glossy, smooth, subtly sheened rather than matte; and the fired-enamel process follows the 1876 granite-ironware heritage.
Verified claims
- Filter chemistry
- The carbon disc traps ammonia, hydrogen sulfide and VOCs from food scraps.
- Odor control
- Buyers report the built-in carbon filter keeps days-old scraps odour-free even though the lid is vented and non-airtight.
- Filter lifespan
- The carbon filter is killed by moisture, not smell: draining scraps first extends its life.
- Filter replacement
- Filter capacity lasts about 2–3 months, then fails abruptly rather than fading; replace it, never rinse it.
- Placement
- Heat makes the carbon release captured odors, so keep the bin out of direct sun.
- Filter availability
- No spare filter is included with the bin, but Simons sells a matching set of four round carbon filters (5.75 in / 14.5 cm) separately, and generic cut-to-size discs also fit.
- Usable capacity
- Holds about 5 L (1.3 US gal) total, with roughly 4-4.5 L of usable space once headroom and the lid filter are accounted for — one to two days of scraps for a two-to-three-person household.
- Emptying cadence
- Empty every 2 to 3 days on a schedule, or daily for high scrap volume, not when full.
- Staging container
- Collects scraps for an outdoor pile, worm bin or pickup — it does not compost them.
- Carry handle
- A side bail handle lets you carry and dump the bin one-handed, lifting the lid with the other hand.
- Lid opening
- Owners report the fitted lid lifts off easily, though the press-fit can run stiff one-handed.
- Filter cleaning
- The carbon filter is removed before hand-washing the interior, then reinserted once dry to resume odor trapping.
- Filter sourcing
- Simons sells a matching set of four round carbon filters (5.75 in / 14.5 cm) for about Can$9.50, and universal 7.25 in round filters can be trimmed to fit as a fallback.
- Styling
- Glossy enamelled finish worth leaving out on the counter as a design accent.
- Material
- Enamelled metal is a fired, glass-smooth, non-porous finish with no PFAS or plastics.
- Moisture management
- Interior enamel can blister and rust after a few years if wet scraps sit without drying the bin between fills, so drain and air it.
- Long-term enamel durability
- Interior enamel blistered and rusted within a few years of daily use.
- Enamel heritage
- Enamelled steel has been mass-produced as tough, cheap everyday kitchenware since an 1876 patent.
- Countertop fit
- 20.5 cm tall and 18 cm wide — clears upper cabinets and tucks beside a coffee maker
- Color
- Off White is a soft cream/ivory tone, not crisp white — warm with wood, yellow beside pure white.
- Finish
- Glossy, smooth enamel with a subtle sheen, not a flat matte.
- Design exclusivity
- A Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, part of a coordinated in-house decor line.
- Design origin
- The name keeps the untranslated French anse for its handle, pointing to a bilingual Quebec design house.
- Craft heritage
- The fired-enamel finish follows the 1876 granite-ironware process.
- Under-cabinet fit
- At 8 in (20.5 cm) tall, the bin clears the standard roughly 18 in gap under upper kitchen cabinets with room to spare, so it sits on the counter underneath them.
- Review volume
- The bin has 33 customer reviews.
Product record
- Title
- Enamelled Metal Compost Bin With Anse
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 30 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 33 reviews
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Countertop compost caddy for small kitchens
Collect coffee grounds, veggie peels and other kitchen scraps right on the counter — reviewers say the compact size tucks unobtrusively beside appliances like a coffee maker, and the sealed lid helps keep odors contained. The carry handle makes emptying it mess-free, though the press-fit lid can be stiff to open one-handed during messy prep. Keep in mind that with moisture-rich loads, the enamel interior may blister and rust within a few years if the bin isn't dried between fills, according to one long-term user.[1]
Countertop composting without kitchen odors
Keep a compact compost bin on the kitchen counter to collect food scraps between trips to compost — useful in small kitchens or open-concept homes where smells travel. Owners report the tight-sealing lid and built-in activated charcoal filter lock in odors, even with days-old or pungent scraps. Note that replacement filters are not sold alongside the bin and some owners find sourcing compatible ones a hassle.[1]
Hauling scraps to the outdoor pile
When you're mid-prep or wrapping up a big cooking session, lift the bin by its carry handle and take the whole thing out to your outdoor compost pile, then rinse the smooth enamel interior clean. Reviewers describe the handle as making emptying mess-free, and note the bin is compact enough to keep on the counter daily while still holding plenty of scraps.[1]
Hauling kitchen scraps to the compost pile and rinsing the bin clean
During high-volume prep sessions, the carry handle makes it easy to haul the bin out to the outdoor pile, and the smooth enamel interior rinses clean afterward. For cleaning, the bin is hand-wash only, with the filter removed first.[1]
A countertop bin worth leaving out
Keep this compost bin visible on the counter instead of tucked in a cupboard. According to a summary of customer reviews, its enamelled finish and soft color options give it a decorative look that fits modern farmhouse or retro styling, making it feel like a design detail rather than a plastic bin.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A cylindrical enamelled metal compost bin with a domed vented lid, central top handle, and small looped side handles; word COMPOST printed on the front in black serif letters.
- Overall shapeCylindrical can with a slightly domed removable lid; straight vertical sides and a flat rounded base visible at the front
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Finish materialSmooth glossy enamelled surface with visible specular highlights and soft reflections
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x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Lid designDomed lid with a row of small ventilation holes arranged near the center around the handle base
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x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.14 (high) - Top handleCurved metal arch handle mounted on the lid, polished metallic finish
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x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high) - Side handlesSmall looped metal handles attached to opposite sides of the can with circular mount plates; right-side handle visible
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x 0.75 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Front text“COMPOST”
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x 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Rim detailThin polished metal trim where the lid meets the can forming a visible band around the top edge
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible front occlusionLower front curve shows slight shadowing and reflection from nearby objects on the countertop
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Kitchen scene on a wooden countertop with props including eggshells, an onion, a window with a vase, and a washboard; soft natural lighting from the left creates highlights and shadows.
- Countertop surfaceLight wood countertop with visible grain where the can sits
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (high) - Food propsBroken egg shells, whole eggs, an onion, and onion skins arranged near the base of the can
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x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Window and vaseBlurred window area at upper left with a tall ceramic vase holding yellow flowering stems
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Washboard propWood-framed washboard leaning against wall behind and to the right of the can
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional natural light from the left producing gentle highlights on the lid and subtle cast shadow to the right and front
Colors
creamy off-white· main body#D9D6CBpolished silver· metal trim and handles#D3D3CAblack· front text- Overall shapeCylindrical can with a slightly domed removable lid; straight vertical sides and a flat rounded base visible at the front
- 02
Product
A cream-colored enamelled metal compost bin shown open with the lid removed and resting in front; the bin has a chrome rim and small side handles, and the word COMPOST printed on the front in black uppercase letters.
- Overall shapeCylindrical open-top metal container with vertical sides and a separate circular lid placed in front of it.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (high) - Exterior finishSmooth glossy cream/off-white enamel coating on the exterior and on the lid surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.56 · h 0.45 (high) - Rim and hardwareThin polished chrome metal rim around the bin opening and small chrome loop handles visible at each side where the rim meets the body.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.11 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Front text“COMPOST”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - InteriorInterior visible and finished in the same cream/off-white enamel; interior contains food scraps visible at the bottom (eggshell fragment and onion peel).
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Lid designDetached circular lid with multiple small round ventilation holes arranged around a central decorative vent pattern and a curved polished chrome handle fixed across the center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface detailGloss reflections and a few small droplets or streaks visible on the outer wall near the rim indicating a shiny, smooth surface.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-styled top/angled overhead shot on a light wood surface with floral props and soft directional lighting producing mild shadows and reflections.
- Shot compositionAngled top-down view showing the open bin toward the upper right and the lid in the lower left quadrant; image is slightly cropped at the top edge.
- Background and propsLight wood tabletop surface with yellow flowering branch placed at the left edge and additional food-scrap props (eggshell halves, onion skin, small yellow petals) arranged around the product.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper right creating gentle highlights on the glossy enamel and soft shadows cast to the lower left.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product and lid with natural color rendering and no visible motion blur.
Colors
cream· exterior and lid#F1EEE2chrome· rim and handle#EAEAE3black· front text- Overall shapeCylindrical open-top metal container with vertical sides and a separate circular lid placed in front of it.
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Product
Close-up of the open compost bin lid showing a circular black filter pad seated inside white enamel interior with four white plastic tab clips and a silver metal rim. The word COMPOST appears on the bin body in the background.
- Open lid interiorCircular lid viewed from above with a recessed central cavity containing a round black filter pad; inner cavity walls are smooth and white enamel.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Filter padDense black circular filter or foam pad that fills the lid cavity nearly edge to edge with a slightly textured surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.38 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Retention tabsFour off-white or cream curved plastic tab clips spaced around the cavity rim that overlap the filter edge to hold it in place; tabs have a slightly glossy finish.
4 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Metal rimShiny silver metal rim encircles the lid edge, forming a thin rolled lip between the white enamel exterior and the interior cavity.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high) - Exterior enamel finishSmooth white enamel exterior visible at the lower edge of the lid with a glossy reflection.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed text on bin body“COMPOST”
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.43 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a light wood surface with soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field; background shows a blurred upright bin body and the top edge of another object. Image is well lit with mild reflections on metal rim.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored wood tabletop with visible grain on which the lid is placed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Background binOut-of-focus upright white cylindrical bin body visible behind the lid, partially showing the printed text and curved silhouette.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and depth of fieldSoft, warm directional light from the left creates highlights on the metal rim and shallow depth of field causes background elements to be blurred.
Colors
matte black· filter pad#0E0E0Dgloss white· lid interior and exterior enamel#F2F2EBpolished silver· metal rim#DBD9CDcream white· retention tabs#F2F2EA- Open lid interiorCircular lid viewed from above with a recessed central cavity containing a round black filter pad; inner cavity walls are smooth and white enamel.
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Customer Reviews
33 total33 reviews · out of 5
Perfect size but doesn’t last
I bought this because of the convenient size, nice appearance, and the filter built into the lid. Unfortunately it only lasted for a few years until the enamel on the inside blistered and rusted. I’ll turn it into a planter for outside. The only reason I bought it again was because I couldn’t find anything similar and I could cash in some of my AirMiles points.
Pratique et joli
Format idéal et facile à nettoyer.
Parfait
Beaucoup plus joli que ceux en plastiques
Poubelle compost
Très pratique en étant design.
cute compost bin
Great bin, size is good and very nice. Only issue is lid can be a little hard to open at times.
très bel item et enfin
très bel item et enfin le compost n'a plus d'odeur
Joli et de qualité
Joli et de qualité
Love the look, the charcoal
Love the look, the charcoal filter, compact size, the perfect little bin.
Je l'aime bien parfait.
Je l'aime bien parfait.
Je suis très satisfaite
Je suis très satisfaite
Counter buddy
So glad I bought this! Looks cute on the counter!
Poubelle à compost
J’adore la grandeur parfait pour le comptoir. Très hermétique.
Beau produit
Belle taille facile a nettoyer
Belle apparence
Très pratique, et sans odeur avec les filtres appropriés.
Très appréciè
Je recommande cet article!
Great
Just what I needed and just as advertised. I thought it might be a bit smaller than it is, but it's perfectly fine. Works great and looks cute too.
Makes composting cool!
Just the right size, well made and attractive on counter. Glad I choose Simon’s. I’ve never returned anything over the years.
Très beau
Très beau
J adore mes achats j
J adore mes achats j adore Simon
5 étoiles
Bonne dimension, facile à ranger beau design (forme, couleur). Très bon objet
Très bien!
Très bien!
Great compost bin
Great quality. Will last forever.
Je m’attendais à plus
On va s’habituer
Quality product.
I have bought three of these compost bins. The enamelled finish is good quality, has a carbon deodoriser and is attractive. I buy these to gift to people that are using ugly plastic Chinese made pails in ugly colours or are using cracked ice cream pails.
Poubelle à compost
Belle qualité , couvercle qui convient bien , bonne grandeur !
Oui je recommande.facile à utiliser
Oui je recommande.facile à utiliser aussi Pour le look.
Poubelle compost
La poubelle est très jolie il serait important d offrir des filtres de remplacement
Looks Nice Works Beautifully
This is a great compost. It looks great on a countertop and with the carbon filter keeps the smell of composting food completely at bay. The lid lifts off easily and the handle comes in handy for carrying. Highly recommend this product.
Très apprécié
Très apprécié
Compost bin
Cute
Pratique et joli. Bien conçu.
Très pratique pour éviter les odeurs et les petites mouches et joli sur le comptoir. La taille est parfaite.
Agréable
Agréable
Perfect
Perfect