How This Kitchen Composter Saved Us $460 a Year (and Ended the Maggot Madness)
Dec 06, 2025Ever walked into your kitchen to find maggots crawling out of your compost bin? We did. And that was the moment we said, "never again."
If you're trying to figure out how to compost at home without the mess, smell, or chaos, especially in a small space, this post is for you. We’re breaking down why the Vego Kitchen Composter became the composting solution we didn’t know we needed.
And yes, it’s made for people who cook (and herbal) daily.
The Maggot Incident: Why We Quit Our Pickup Service
We were using a compost pickup service that cost us $39/month. As a household that cooks three meals a day, packs school lunches, and runs a full-blown herbal practice, we produce a lot of scraps. But the smell, rot, flies, and that one unforgettable maggot explosion pushed us to rethink everything.
That’s when we found the Vego Kitchen Composter and it changed our entire setup.
Why Indoor Composting Matters (Especially for Herbalists)
As a full-time herbalist, I get asked all the time: Can you reuse herbs after making tea or oil? Sometimes. But often, the next best thing is to compost them. It feels good to return that plant matter to the soil instead of trashing it.
The challenge? Indoor composting usually stinks. Literally. That’s where the Vego composter shines.
What the Vego Composter Does (and How It Works)
This compact machine sits right on our countertop or under it. It uses heat, grinding, and airflow, plus microbe-rich Vego tabs, to create pre-compost in just 8–24 hours. No smell. No maggots. No fruit flies.
It even has modes tailored for speed (Express Mode), rich nutrients (Fertilize Mode), and tougher scraps (Grass Mode). You can add new scraps mid-cycle. And yes, it handles herbal leftovers like tea bags, citrus peels, eggshells, and even corn cob.

How It Saved Us $460 in One Year
The Vego is on sale for $399. That’s less than what we spent in compost fees over nine months. With no more monthly bills and just occasional filter or tab replacements, it pays for itself fast.
And let’s be real, it’s cleaner, quieter, and way less annoying than dragging a stinky bucket outside.
Want to Compost Without the Chaos?
This might be the best composting option for anyone who:
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Lives in an apartment or small home
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Cooks daily and has constant scraps
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Doesn’t want to deal with flies, smells, or outdoor bins
Ready to see how it works?
👉 Watch the full video here to see the modes, features, and how we use it daily.
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Still Wondering If It’s Worth It?
We went from gross counters to nutrient-rich compost in less than a day. It works through winter, needs no yard or sun, and keeps up with our herbalist lifestyle.
Want clean compost without the drama? The video shows you everything.