Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Paul Whelan

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...

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

Jane Knight

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 3

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 5

Judith Langfield

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...

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

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 7

John Lawlor

Hi,We've been using the 125 for a few weeks now and there are quite a few maggots in it. Is there anything we can do about this? also, it doesn't appear to be very hot inside and we are in the middle of a hot spell with the composter in a sunny spot in ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 8

Guest

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

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 9

Guest

Hi, we're delighted with our Big Pig here at Bagenalstown Community Garden however the contents are gathering into

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 10

Stephen

HI, I recently purcahsed the Big Pig and havent yet used it, can you please tell me how much sawdust I should use in the The Big? I have lost the instructions could you please email these to me ? Many Thank

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 11

Guest

Can it be used to make leaf mulch?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Mary

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

Guest

What are the dimensions of the 600 ltr compost bin? I cant find anywhere on the page which shows this.

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 15

Richard Boland

Is there a bottom in this composter to keep rats out

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Thermo Wood Composter

Question 16

Rozz

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 17

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Catriona Murphy

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 19

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 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 21

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

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Question 22

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 23

Jean Prince

How do you get the finished compost out of the bin?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 24

Marguerite Alexander

Is the hot bin dependent on earth worms? I don't have a single one in my ordinary compost bin probably due to the presence of New Zealand flatworm!Many thanks.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Daniela

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 26

Marian Furlong

Can you please tell me what material the bin is made from. We have previously had problems with our homemade wooden composters because of rats eating through the wood. Do you think rats would eat the outer cover of the Hotbin you have for sale? Do you ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 27

David Maxwell

I have just a hotbin delivered today and have started using it as per the instructions. I have barrel composter which I bought from you a few years ago. What I want to know is can I transfer the contents of the barrel in to the hotbin in one go or do I h...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 28

Olivia

How do you empty the compost out of the bin for use?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 29

David Maxwell

Hi, I have had a hotbin since early in the summer and it us great. I recently had my first load of compost out if it. On some occasions the temp got up to over 70°c. My question is: I have a lot of unused bird food, seeds, peanuts etc. I stopped feedi...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 30

Sue

how long does the styrofoam last - doesn't appear to be a very robust material for this?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 31

Laura Halligan

Hi, just wanted to check if this bin would deal with a smallish lawn waste? Maybe about 1/3 of a acre cut approx once a week? As well as a family of four food waste

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

M Eacrett

Hi. Due to the pound sterling being more favourable to purchases in Ireland the conversion rate seems to be high on this product. Can you give me a current price on the mini Hot Bin. Thank you

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Henry

Can cooked chicken bones be put in the hotbin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 34

C. Obv

Is this basically a 300 euro styrofoam bin?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 35

Anne

Is this completely rodent proof?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 36

David

Would it ever be possible for the bin to spontaneously combust?! Just wondering, as the temperature can get so high.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 37

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 38

Ann Haccius

I have had my Hotbin since mid-February, and have diligently followed the instructions, gradually building up the material (kitchen waste, torn paper and the additive which came with the bin, as well as the odd dead bunch of flowers. I also used the heat...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 39

Kit

Hi - do you have to fill the bin then leave it untouched for the process to work or can you keep adding kitchen/garden waste as you go?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 40

Clara Cleere

I have just put in an order for your hotline. However a second look at the picture does not seem to show the upgrade model with the drainage funnel to let off excess liquid from the bottom of the bin. Is this an oversight as you mention in the blurb as yo...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 41

Sandra

Is the hotbin composter suitable for a small garden with no lawn or grass, just a veg bed and some shrubs? We would be using the bin for kitchen waste (not cooked food), newspaper, weeds and occasional prunings from the hedge and shrubs. There are only 2 ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 42

Sandra

Hi. I sent a question yesterday and got an email to say there was an answer on the Questions page but there is nothing there. Could you repost the answer? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 43

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 4 years ago 0 answers

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 44

keith dempsey

Hi where can I buy bulking agent for hotbin

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 45

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 46

Mary FitzGerald

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 47

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 48

Seamus

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 49

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 3 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 50

Ian

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...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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