Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

Breda OBrien

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 3

Larry Reynolds

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

From the instructions it looks like there are 2 versions. (extended posts and non-extended posts)Does this version come with the extended posts that require to be set in the ground?

Question 4

Daithi F

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is the hot bin easy to use? We want to start using a compost bin, would this one be the easiest to use? Which size would be most suitable for a family of 2 adults and 2 children?

Question 5

Caroline

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 6

Catriona Murphy

Can I put all cooked scraps into it or are there some items that should not added? Catriona

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Is the wood pressure treated? How long on average will it last?

Question 7

Micheal D Looney

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I think I should apologise to you for my earlier inaccurate accusations!! It seems that there was or is a JK125 which is much lower to the ground but there also seems to be a version of the JK125 that does have room for a wheelbarrow beneath it????My s...

Question 8

Ann Sanders

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Can you confirm how I can buy replacement parts for the composter? I got one but the bracket has snapped

Question 9

Guest

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 10

Stephen Johnson

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 11

Eimear

Hi Niall, I'm just wondering does the hungry bin attract rodents?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 12

Guest

What are the dimensions and weight when packed for delivery of the three bay composter?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Does the New Zealand bin system need a top cover to prevent compost becoming too wet?

Question 13

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hello Quickcrop, I'm thinking of getting a small Hotbin but I'm wondering is it difficult to access the leachate with the tap being so low down? If it was a choice between the small Hotbin and the Joraform "Little Pig" would you have a recommend...

Question 14

Virginia Chipperfield

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 15

Eve

How does it heat?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 16

Jill Burton

Hi, can you tell how the joraform composter holds up along the coast. The composter is quite expensive if it would be lost to rust in few years!Do they have a guarantee on the steel?Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Folks delighted with my little pig , bought in July, now using my first lot of compost. Can I put out of date eggs in the little pig. ?

Question 17

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

This is the second JK125 I have had. The present one about 8 to 10 years. In both cases the insulation has worn out, especially the centre divider. Is it possible to get an insulation kit for all the panels and ends as the rest of the unit is in reasonabl...

Question 18

Christopher Matthews

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Niall, my hotbin arrived today thanks. I want to get a good start so I would like your specific advice on what to add and when. My main sources will be : soiled rabbit hay bedding; orange peels and vegetable/fruit peelings.Based on this, what proportio...

Question 19

Seamus

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 20

Paddy L

Hi, can I use leaves instead of wood pellets in this composter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

We use compostable food liners in our kitchen caddy. Are these ok to put into the 'big pig' and will they decompose?

Question 21

Martha Chester

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hello, I've just ordered one of these from you and I'm now looking at preparing where it's going to go. Does it need to go on really firm level ground? I'm hoping to just level out the soil at the side of my shed but I wonder if having uneven ground under...

Question 22

rachel

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi guys, just watched the video. What gets added in with the food waste?

Question 23

Helen McCarthy

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Hi,can I ask how does one remove the compost from the JK125 seeing a barrow doesn't fit under it?Throw it out on a sheet? I msut say I am a bit disappointed in the inaccurate photo of the JK125, the photo is clearly not a JK125 and in fact is probably the...

Question 24

Ann Sanders

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi. I’m looking to illuminate any raw or cooked waste. We have hens which take care of leftovers, but thinking about fish & meat bones, meat that may be gone off, along with our usual compost stuff. Which is better, the hot bin or tumbler?

Question 25

Zoe

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hello, what are the dimensions of the wormery, is it suited for a single household or bigger?

Question 26

clothilde

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 27

Nicky O'Donnell

Can I put shredded woody garden waste in the bin alongside soft green garden waste and food waste? A friend told me I needed to add sawdust?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Anthony

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Ryan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Question 30

Deirdre Dunne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Your list of materials includes “treated” timber boards/posts. How & with what are they treated? If pressure treated with chemicals, do you have any concern these chemicals will make it to the compost, that will eventually make it to the ...

Question 31

Erin E.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Question 32

Kathrina

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Regarding the query about the larger composter shown in your youtube video, is that correct that the 12ft version is cheaper than the 9ft version you are offering as standard

Question 33

Danny Farragher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

My pig is operation for about 3-4 weeks. It has taken all my kitchen waste (which was a lot!) and fair amount of garden stuff already. I have stopped feeding the first side, it was very, very hot there for a while but has cooled down a lot now. Is th...

Question 34

Paul Whelan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Our juraform was steaming but after few days went cool again. This happened x3. I have now started on 2nd drum but contents of 1st drum has formed like golf-balls and is cool.Is this OK and will the balls degrade.

Question 35

Frances Darcy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Question 36

Pauline O' Reilly

Can you compost weeds?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, do you do 5ft double bay units? Thanks. Regards,Seán

Question 37

Seán Byrne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 38

Ian

I've had the large Joraform for a couple of years and am still trying to get the balance of brown matter right. My most recent batch was mushy and smelly so I need much more brown matter.As it goes through wood pellets like there's no tomorrow I want to ...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Do you sell lids for the wooden composters - would be a necessity I think, even in sunny Meath.

Question 39

Paul Duggan

Asked 10 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 40

Geraldine Powell

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How much would the larger unit as seen in your you- tube cost, they look fantastic, love the brackets.Regards

Question 41

Johanna Mc Donald Steenkist

Asked 10 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 42

jackie smyth

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

The waste in our composted is very sludgy. How can we make it dryer?

Question 43

Frances Kelly

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

It would be really useful if you supplied just the brackets for those of us who would like to source the wood ourselves.

Question 44

Peter Bustin

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Is it OK to only use the same sources of brown material all the time, for me that would mainly be straw & shredded cardboard. Occasionally I would also have sawdust from freshly cut timber. Would those sources of brown material be OK or are the wood p...

Question 45

Eddie Joyce

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

If I kept the wormer in the house would it be smelly,

Question 46

Gillian Bristow

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 47

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi there AndrewHow long does it take the compost to rot so that it can be used Going for a two compartment type system typically how long would it need to spend in both Many thanks Gerry

Question 48

Gerry Mac Ruairc

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi and thank you for your excellent advice and shop. We are trying to move toward zero waste as a family of 5, inc 3 kids 12 to 7 yrs and cats. We would like to be able to compost cat litter and can source different types of biodegradable litter, e.g. ma...

Question 49

Cathy Burke

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

I have jk125 little pig and it's beginning to show its age. I have it many years and it's the type with one compartment divided in two. I intent to buy a new one and I hope to use my existing wall mounted bracket. Therefore can I buy the new composted wit...

Question 50

Paul hickey

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer