If you're looking for a compact collector for kitchen food scraps, the OXO Good Grips compost pail is just the thing. It measures a mere 7" x 7" x 7", so it takes up very little room on your kitchen counter. You can open and close the odor-tight lid with one hand, making it easy to scrape food scraps into the pail. The interior walls are smooth and seamless, so food build-up is kept to a minimum, and the pail goes in the dishwasher for cleaning. Rotating handle for easy transport to the compost pile.