Like some compost bins (6)

I believe the answer is:

smelly

(Other definitions for smelly that I've seen before include "Having a strong odour" , "Having a bad odour" , "Stinking" , "Odorous" , "Odoriferous" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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