Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

David Bruns

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 3

Aileen

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 4

M Daly

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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 5

Larry Reynolds

Asked 8 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 6

RH

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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 7

Elizabeth Hamilton.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 8

linda uhlemann

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 9

Nicky O'Donnell

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 10

Jill Burton

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 11

Breda OBrien

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 12

Noreen O'Byrne

how do you rotate the bin? Is there a winding handle you use? And how difficult is it to use? I have back problems are need a composter that is super easy to use.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 13

Jane Knight

Could I put the contents of my cat litter tray in this unit safely? I use wood chip cat litter.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

If I purchase this now could I receive a voucher until after Christmas to then receive the worms as it will be a gift.

Question 14

Amanda

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 15

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 7 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 16

Moira Lonergan

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Does above Compost Tumbler need to be in a sunny position or may it be placed in a duller area in garden?

Question 17

Moira Lonergan

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 18

Stephen Johnson

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 19

Sara

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...

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Can it be used to make lead mulch?

Question 20

Guest

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Roll Mix Composters For Your Small Composting Needs

Question 21

Will

Hi Andrew I have been adding cardboard shredded paper bulking agent, grass, uncooked food in a layered system there seems to be a build up of moisture at the top of the heap I’ve opened the vent a bit further then the 2mm recommended to see if this...

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 22

Micheal D Looney

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 23

Daithi F

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?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 24

Judith Langfield

I've had the Hotbin for several weeks now and have only been putting in fruit and vegetable peelings as easily digestible (along with shredded paper and your wood chips) but we have no lawn so no grass cuttings. We can only manage one caddy a week of kitc...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

how many worms to buy with the bin

Question 25

Guest

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 26

Rodney Payne

How does one separate the worms from the compost when it is ready for use

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 27

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 28

Mary

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 29

Guest

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

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 30

Hazel

Is the weekly capacity listed the maximum volume of material that the tumbler can cope with or the volume that comes out as compost? I assume that as it breaks down the volume will reduce quite a bit? I would like to know roughly how much compost I can ex...

Asked 7 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 31

Anthony

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Where does the liquid collect?

Question 32

Michael Redmond

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 33

Geraldine Powell

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Do you ever run out of space in your beds to put the compost (or have to remove soil) say after a year or 2?If I was buying soil for a new bed - should I just but too soil so that I can complement it with my own compost over time ... or should I Still b...

Question 34

Garrat

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Question 35

Todd Sullivan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 36

Jo Wing

How many worms approx. will I need to collect for a healthy worm bin?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 37

Deirdre O'Riordan

If I am just starting to use the hungry bin and I am in a one person household, how soon do I need to get the worms?Also,are you able to put the little green compost bags into the composter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 38

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

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 39

rachel

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 40

Martha Chester

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall, I have a small yard with no grass just a few plants. Would the Hotbin work for us (2 people) if we don't have grass cuttings? I was also looking at the hungry bin but liked the idea of the composting speed of the hot bin.

Question 41

Suzanne Rushe

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallWe purchased our mini hot bin composter in March 2020. About 5 weeks ago it started losing heat and it is has never come back up. I have tightened the strap as far as it will go but it has made no difference. We received one strap only with our ...

Question 42

William Hennigan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, we (my husband and I) have very little food waste (afew chicken bones, bit of fish skin once a week) but plenty of veg trimmings and fruit peelings, paper, cardboard. Will the mini hotbin work for us?

Question 43

Sandra

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Catriona Murphy

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 45

jackie smyth

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Ionela Papai

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

We have this for last month! Nothing seemed to be happening at first but this week there was loads of steam! It seems to be breaking everything down really well but when we open it, it does smell. Is this normal as meat etc has gone in? It looks black and...

Question 47

Rozz

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Does the bin need to be in a sunny position to generate the heat? And will it function well if much of the kitchen waste is fruit peeling such as banana and orange skins?

Question 48

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

if i keep adding to the bin how do i have access to the final product( the compost). do I stop using the bin when full and leave for a few weeks. I so do i need two bins so that i can continually dispose of my kitchen waste.

Question 49

Niamh

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I loaded my Big Pig with grass cuttings, leaves and kitchen waste and after one day the temperature was coming up nicely. I rotated the unit every day for about 3 days and it got hotter and hotter. I then had to go away for a week but when I came back the...

Question 50

Alan Shuttleworth

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer