GEME Smart 19L Electric Composter for Kitchen, Filter No Need to Change, Real Compost, Not Dehydration Tec, Add Waste Anytime Bio Compost Machine, Electric Compost Bin Indoor Odorless Quiet

I was looking for a device to compost my cats poop, spent litter, and kitchen waste. I joked with my cats that it was time for them to stop living at home for free and pay their way. I already use other devices: Aerobin, FoodCycler, and Subpod. I wanted to separate the cats waste from the compost I use in my veggie garden. My plan was to use the cat waste only in flower beds away from edible plants.I read up on the Bokashi method. Some use this method in addition to vermicomposting for processing pet waste. I was looking to compost my cats poo using the bokashi method and then use GEME to heat treat. This device uses the aerobic fermentation method, which we call hot composting.During the fermentation, the GEME-Kobold (a heat-resistant composite microbial group) and the industrial-grade purification system can deodorize itself. If using bio-cat litter, you don't need to pre-treat it using the bokashi method and put it directly into GEME.I live in the Northern Hemisphere and must switch from composting outdoors in the spring and summer to indoors in the winter. Composting outdoors slows, and the vermicomposting worms who live outdoors in the Subpods are moved indoors for the winter to rest, eat, and produce worm castings, which will be used in the spring for starting seedlings.Of course you could dig a hole in the yard, insert a bucket with a top on, drill some holes. Once filled, you dig another hole in the yard and repeat the process. Given I live in a state with four seasons, once the ground freezes and snow take over, the only option is to throw the waste in the trash or store it until spring in an air tight container. Eau de poo, no thank you.At first the GEME worked fine, then after a couple of months it stopped processing the waste and began to pile up (see the before photo). I contacted the company. Upon reviewing my amateur photos and video, they knew what the problem was and quickly provided a solution by swapping out an old part for the new. I am one of the early users. A known defect with the first generation has since been correced and improved. It's now working again.In the past, I didn't include the cat litter. Different opinions made me cautious to add it, but a representative from the company said it was okay as long as it is bio waste. I use pine pellets. Since I live in the Northern Hemisphere, when the bin becomes full (during winter), I put the excess compost in a container to use in the spring.You may be looking at the price and asking yourself, "is it worth the cost?" I can tell you; it is worth the investment. I live in the Midwest, and my state has experienced drought the last two years. I learned by adding compost and topsoil, soil retains more water and reduces the amount of watering (I only use rain barrels). I no longer throw away kitchen waste, have reduced garbage going into the bin (less to lift), and spend less time pulling weeds out of the garden. It's been a win-win.

As described by other customers, this composter is great considering quietness, capacity, and appearance. I will add that Geme customer service is also responsive and helpful. Our unit had an issue as it turns out and intermittently tripped our kitchen circuit breaker. Geme support helped us troubleshoot and ultimately decided to give us a replacement. Returning via ground shipping was cost free and easy. So far, no problems with the new unit and we’re pleased with its trouble-free performance.I especially love this device because it saves me time that was once used (wasted) spent chopping up kitchen scraps, bringing out to a garden composter, regularly rotating the composter, etc. Now, we never have to leave the kitchen because this machine does everything that the old composting system did, only better!. It’s produces odor-free quality compost with no human labor required and only needs emptying maybe once in three or four months. It quickly digests and dehydrates everything - just open the lid and drop the scraps in, it does the rest.Yes, it costs a bit - but what quality appliance doesn’t? In my view, this is a life enhancer for both home owner and the environment. Consider as a perfect gift for newly weds or anyone setting up a new home. They, and their flower beds, will appreciate it for years to come.

I’m editing my review here. Originally I was negative on the team’s lack of communication. It turns out I was wrong and that their reply emails were caught in a spam filter. Your best bet is to communicate with them through WhatsApp. That said, they were accommodating to helping me get a replacement part that will fix my issue. Keeping one star off here as I’m going to have to pay for the majority of the part, as I’m out of 1hr warranty. If you buy direct from their website, you can get it to your warranty apparently. I wish I had done that.

Bought in November. Holds a LOT (19 L), takes almost anything, is silent...REALLY, you have to listen carefully when the "mixers" are moving to hear anything at all, and even then it's barely audible. This is true composting, not just dehydrating and chopping into small pieces. (I say that, based on the PROCESS used, but from what I've read, the results from ANY kitchen composter should be aged longer than they suggest). We considered the Reencle (sp?), which is highly advertised, but went with the Geme because of the larger capacity. We saw a lot of ads, and "comparison" reviews that included the reencle, but nothing on the Geme, so it was a gamble. But I feel like we WON, and SOMEONE should be reviewing/comparing this machine with the others, because people are missing out! The absolute ONLY negative is not really even negative, but just a fact: In the early days, there was a VERY FAINT odor...from the microbiota, I suspect. It wasn't bad, just not exactly pleasant, and ONLY noticeable when you opened it to put stuff in. Within a week or so (not long) it was gone. Oh, one other negative is the price...it IS more expensive. I suspect in years to come that the price might come down some, and it IS considerably larger capacity. I'm glad we chose it, anyway.Also, Geme is going to be releasing a smaller version, I guess for folks that have the counter space and not the floor space, or perhaps to offer a cheaper version? No idea. But if you're considering that, you might want to hang on for a bit and check it out!And no, I'm not being paid, and I got no "deal" from Geme, nor do they have any idea who the heck I am. I'm just a VERY satisfied buyer!I haven't emptied it as yet, so I can't review the compost itself...tho I can see the results in the machine, and the fact that it doesn't SMELL! I can't imagine it getting better than this!! It's fast, silent, odorless, and a real quality machine. If I could give it more stars, I would!