Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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...

Question 4

Hazel

Asked 7 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 5

Alan Shuttleworth

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, 2x50L of compost? That seems a lot to start off a wormery

Question 6

Michael Redmond

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Zoe

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?

Asked 8 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 8

Larry Reynolds

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

When I click on specifications nothing comes up. I'd appreciate knowing the detailed spec.

Question 9

Marcel Escudier

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 10

Francis Lamon

Has the insulation changed in the pig it use to be white and now I see in your videos its black,any reason for that

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

John Russell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 12

Erin

Are you going to get more of these in stock?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 13

Lynsay

Hi,could you tell me when the JK400 Joraform compost tumbler will be back in stock? I think I'll need this size, I run a small horticultural farm & want a more efficient way of making compost. Roughly how much weight can it take daily?Also can you g...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 14

Josephine Lambkin

When will you restock please?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 15

Kathryn Marsh

Hi Niall,How does the volume of finished compost from the Joraform compare with the volume from a similar quantity of ingredients in a standard New Zealand box?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Michelle Hall

can I add cardboard in my composter as well as cooked and raw food?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 17

Josephine Lambkin

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 18

Georgina Keane

Hi, I recently purchased the big pig as per your recommendations but it seems way too small for what we need. I'm starting to think that we have had the wrong size sent out to us? If it is that this is the correct size then we could do with a heap of them...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 19

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 20

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 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Melanie

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Mary FitzGerald

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Celine

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

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 26

Will

Hi I have my hit in a few weeks now and it as reached the desired temperature I have set it up as per instructions but I have juices coming out from around the the gap of the opening we’re the cam straps go at and it’s also coming from the air...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Evelynn Fitzgerald

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Karen Kneller

Can you put chopped up prickly prunings in the bin such as rose stems,blackberry stems, hawthorn, Berberis and holly leaves. If so will it take longer to compost.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Holly

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 30

Dawn Teare

Does the bin come with its own worms?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 31

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 9 years ago 1 answer

Is this completely rodent proof?

Question 32

Anne

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Andrew. You have stated here that the bulking agent is just to add carbon and that paper will do when you run out. However the HotBin website specifically says that the paper is just to balance moisture and the bulking agent is for airflow so you don't...

Question 33

Eamonn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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 ...

Question 34

Marian Furlong

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Sue

Asked 7 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 36

Aileen

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall, I’ve ordered a wormery from quickcrop which hasn’t arrived as yet , the worms arrived today , is it ok to leave them in the bag they arrived in ? The parcel was on my doorstep and I didn’t know what was in it so I opened i...

Question 37

Patricia Knuttel

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 38

Denise

Would the worms be OK in the polytunnel over the winter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 39

Guest

Is this a paint roller holder from wickes ?.

Asked 7 months ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Composting Accessories > Replacement Stirring Rake for Hotbin

Question 40

Guest

Hello

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Hi, my composter is now full of maggots. Is this inevitable?

Question 41

Guest

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 42

Seán Byrne

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 43

rob

I only have room for a double compost unit, can you forward price for a double unit

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 44

Marie

What is the total area of this?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi,What is the capacity in ltrs please?Many thanks,Teresa

Question 45

Teresa Heffernan

Asked 5 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 46

Daithi F

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Guest

Asked 1 year 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 there,You mention that they are designed for posts to be dug into the ground but can be modified for placement on a 'hard surface'. Why is a hard surface necessary? Can it not just sit on the ground?Best regardsJoe

Question 49

Joe

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Paul Duggan

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer