Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Aileen

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 2

Amy Judge

Hi, if you had to pick between the hotbin and the little pig in terms of performance and quality of compost produced, which composter would you choose? I want to compost all food waste (cooked and raw) as well as garden waste, and my garden is large. Idea...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

RH

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 4

Elizabeth Hamilton.

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Angela Cummins

I lost the clip to close one section of my my big pig it was the older model I am lost without it . Many Thanks if you have one

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Mariele Hesper

does it take food scraps like fish and chicken skin?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 7

Ionela Papai

hi, i got lots of flies and magots in the last two weeks.what can i do?it doesnt seem to be hot enough.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 8

David Maxwell

Thank you for your reply regarding the ants. I'm new to the hotbin experience and I'd like to know how shredded the shredded has to be. I have an office shreddedr which turns the paper to confitti, is that too much? I usually just tear the paper up. Tha...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 9

Barbara Butcher

Can you put mares tail, couch grass and dandelions into this hotbin ?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 10

Amy

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Mary

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Joan

I heard the tiger worms were best for composting

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

M Daly

Can ivy clippings be put in the hotbin? Would that be suitable as bulking agent. We have a lot of ivy coming in from neighboring garden.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 14

Henry

Can cooked chicken bones be put in the hotbin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 15

rachel

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 16

Martha Chester

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Barbara Murray

Do you supply worms with the Hungry Bin?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Guest

dimensions re compost bin brackets

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 19

Todd Sullivan

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Guest

what thickness of board do these hold please?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 21

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

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 22

Evelyn

What are the delivery costs to mid Essex please and do you recommend putting citrus and onions in to compost?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Gillian Bristow

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Guest

how does this product look/ work mounted instead of freestanding?

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 25

John Russell

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Noreen Horan

Hi I would like to buy a composter as I am a gardener and we have alot of house hold waste but I don't want to attract any rodents, how do I do this?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Celine

Hi folks, I’m looking at the hungry bin and wondering about rodents. Please tell me it’s rodent proof 🙏

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Tim O’Hanrahan

Hi, I’ve had my hungry bin for 3 days and have some finely chopped veg on top but as off today they haven’t touched it. Actually, they have for the most part gone down into the compost. Is this normal? The fact they haven’t tried to esca...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Tony Deady

Hi,Currently your site is showing out of stock for the hungry bin, can you advise on when it Is to be expected in stock again?Than you.tony

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Breda OBrien

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

CAMPION Jacques

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Sally Holmes

Hello, could I put the compostable coffee cups or compostable plastic pouches that come around some magazines or my flower food delivery etc, in this bin please?Thank you

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Mr Philip M Banks

If I order a hungry bin how long would delivery take

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 34

Evelynn Fitzgerald

Hi, can cooked food/leftovers be added to the Hungry Bin?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 35

Melanie

Hi Niall, can shredded paper that has computer print on it be added to the hungry bin?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Emma Bourne

Chicken and horse manure

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 37

Malvin Moloney

Hi NiallYou mentioned bringing it in during prolonged -2, -3 degrees cold snaps. With my indoor space restricted, could a blanket be thrown over it at night instead? Co. Kildare

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

PJ McHale

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Damien

Would it be possible to use a Hotbin for the first stage of composting and then transfer partially composted material to Hungry bin? This way all food waste could be utilised?Many thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Holly

Hi Niall, if weeds and other garden materials are added to this for composting, will the compost potentially contain seeds for the weeds to germinate again? Many thanks,Holly

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Dawn Teare

Does the bin come with its own worms?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

linda uhlemann

Can I put cooked food waste such as meat, pasta, cooked veg in the Hot Bin . I've made compost for years but I'm careful to exclude any waste foodstuffs. I usually use green veg waste, paper, cardboard etc.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Michelle

Hi Niall & Andrew 🙂 What should I use as a bedding for my Hungry Bin? Also would ye recommend keeping this bin outside in our Irish climate? Thank you

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

linda uhlemann

thanks for your last answer. The next one is do I have to keep buying the bulking agent

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 45

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Hi, does the hot bin need to be in a sunny spot (I'm being optimistic Irish here)? Can you explain bulking agent? Thanks, Carmel.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 46

Belinda Timlin

Are the kickstarter and bulking agent readily obtainable and at what price please?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 47

Lindsay

Can you compost garden weeds

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 48

Roy Healy

When will you have this item back in stock

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 49

Josephine Lambkin

Any idea when you will have in stock again please?Thank you

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 50

Stephen Johnson

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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