Compost Bins Q&amp;A

When I open my hotbin Composter a million + swarming 'insects' erupt...its horrendous!🙉😩 have to close lid immediately to stop being suffocated as they fly out in droves!I can only compare this phenomenon with the flies that used to come off Lough Neagh...

Question 2

Elizabeth Hamilton.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 3

Guest

is it pressure treated

Asked 24 days ago 1 answer

Question 4

Mary Hickey

Hi there,The NZcompost system looks great,I wonder if there is an option to have a cover over the top ,to keep the rain off?Also,do you provide an assembly service,and how much ,is delivery to Kerry?many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 5

Todd Sullivan

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 6

Marie Cloke-Hayes

Hello, Is the hotbin able to cope with the daily waste of a golden retriever along with kitchen & garden waste? Also, would it be able to cope with cut grass from a 1/2 acre site or would an alternative composting method be best for this waste?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

When will the Hot in composters be back in stock?

Question 7

Samantha Rodgers

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hello,What are the weight and measurements of the shipping package for the JK 400? I want to see if it can be checked in on an air flight.

Question 8

David Bruns

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 9

M. McDonald

How long does the foam insulation last? Can it be replaced? If so, at what cost? How long is the warranty?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

interested in this for composting household waste, 3 adults in the house, would you think the small one would be suitable for us

Question 10

jackie smyth

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Hi, what are the internal dimensions of the bin?

Question 11

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Wooden Garden composter - 70cm H x 100 x 100

Question 12

Eliz Moore

How is it affected by the West of Ireland if it is left outside?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 13

sue mcginn

Thankyou Nick for your answer. Are the kick starter and bulking agent that come with the composter both vegetarian.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Can you add lots of grass clippings and all food waste to the bin?

Question 14

Guest

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Hi there, Interested in getting a big pig for a family of 4. Id like to use card board pellets that guinea pigs have used as bedding (will have hay mixed in), will this be ok for the carbon mix? We have a large garden but currently not much grass to add t...

Question 15

Amy

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi can you list for me exactly what you can put into the hot bin composter? And what you can't?

Question 16

Aileen

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

In New Zealand this costs 325 dollars which is £170. Why is it so expensive in your shop?

Question 17

Stephen Johnson

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 18

PJ McHale

How much worms would I need starting off,would 500g be enough? PJ

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 19

Frances Darcy

We are thinking of buying the Joraform. We have small garden, and so not much garden waste at times. Would partly-composted material from our dalek-style bin be a fair substitude?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

I am finding the use of 'little pig' somewhat difficult. We are a two person household so the amount of household waste is small. I supplement this with some garden waste, brown and white paper, cardboard from centre of toilet rolls, egg cartons, egg shel...

Question 20

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

What di I have to add to the composting waste??? Sawdust and wood pellets are mentioned

Question 21

Mary

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Question 22

Marcella

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

When removing the compost from the bottom of the bin, does the flap open out just on the level, or can it open out lower than that, or can it be removed? The area where I propose placing it has a step and I could place the bin next to the step. If the fla...

Question 23

Judith Langfield

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Another size question: while I've seen your answers to those asking about 2 people households, we, while only 2, have 2 full size allotments and currently run 14 dalek compost-bins, filling 3-4 at a time while the others (full) rot down. Produce goes to m...

Question 24

Stephen Pill

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 25

sue mcginn

Are all the materials in this composter completely vegetarian friendly? Sue McGinn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Cannot find the mounting brackets for purchasing? Or can we not purchase them speedster?

Question 26

Ryan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 27

Ann Weafer

Does the Hotbin need to be in a sunny spot? Will it work less efficiently if it is in the shade? Thanks.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Question 28

Kathrina

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Bonjour, je serais intéressé pour acquérir cette ferme à vers qui n'est pascommercialisée en France. Faîtes vous des expéditions vers la France ??? Quel temps d'achemiment faut il compter pour une livraison...

Question 29

CAMPION Jacques

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 30

John Russell

What is the procedure for getting compost out of the bin.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 31

jeremy wylie

Is the timber treated? If so how/with what?How long do you think the timber will last?Jeremy Wylie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 32

Anthony

Can I put in the compost from last years hanging baskets and will this be then good enough for next summers plants

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is pressure treated wood suitable to use in a composter to produce compost for growing food? Pressure treated means chemically treated?

Question 33

Michael

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 34

Gosia

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Just got my worms and have hopefully set the bin up right. How do I know my worms are still alive - on checking the chopped up veg is going mouldy and there are some fruit flies but is there anyway I can tell how the worms are doing?

Question 35

Breda OBrien

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 36

Brian Donovan

Hi, Niall.We purchased a Jora composter JK270 and using it for the past year. On one side of the composter, we have a nearly done batch but the compost contains a large group of grapefruit sized balls.I break the balls up and it seems like compost, bu...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Does the Joraform Compost Tumbler take raw food as well as cooked food?

Question 37

Y McEvoy

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

i got my hotbin during the cold spell and the temperature has hovered at about 60 or a little above. should i stop adding material to get the temperature up to 80 (per the instructions) and just wait or keep adding and mixing material in? I have added the...

Question 38

Rosaleen Killian

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I want to buy a rubber mat to put underneath it when it arrives. What size sould the mat be?

Question 39

Geraldine Powell

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can we compost those compostable coffee cups and lids I these hot bins?

Question 40

Mary FitzGerald

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Does the jk270 compost egg shells and if so how long do they take to break down.

Question 41

Michael Crowther

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I bout a "big pig" last November and I've been feeding it and turning it regularly. I've tried to be careful about adding plenty of brown materials including stable sweepings (paper and manure) in an attempt to kick start eth heating proces...

Question 42

Sara

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Hi, a strange question I know but do you actually need garden waste, grass, leaves etc, to make compost? We have very little garden waste apart from autumn but want to compost kitchen waste. Thank you

Question 43

Larry Reynolds

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I’m dithering between the big and little pig composters. I live alone so kitchen waste is relatively low, (about 25 litres per month), but I have quite a big garden (0.5 acres) and would have plenty coming out of it in future. Which would you su...

Question 44

Amy Judge

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I'm having trouble with fruit flies developing in my hot bin - what can I do to get rid of the little buggers!

Question 45

RH

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How do you decide on the best size?There are only two of here but we do produce a lot of compostable waste from the kitchen, from veg plot, flower garden and two acres of which about half is grassed and half woodland we planted 25 years ago.Will the res...

Question 46

Ian

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 47

stephen sullivan

why the 400l one so expensive? two 270 better value!

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 48

Carlos

What happends when we ran out of the bulking material? What would be the ideal alternative? Also, we having issues with the temperature. After a month is stuck at 30-35 degrees and we have lots of flies and larvae, is that normal?Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Where does the liquid collect?

Question 49

Michael Redmond

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 50

Claire Benbrook

I’m not sure whether to go for little or big pig. I live alone but have a 3 acre garden with plenty of material for composting. I usually would fill a dustbin a week with garden rubbish and 2 small kitchen caddies with food waste. I always have loa...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer