Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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

Question 2

Anthony

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I am interested in this composter, but am concerned about some reviews online complaining about rust issues. What is your experience with rust of the JK125/270 over the long term? What would be a realistic life expectancy for outdoor use in Europe?

Question 3

Philipp

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall. I'm loving my big pig. I need a wheelbarrow which fits underneath but also robust enough for general purposes. Puma or garden buddy perhaps?

Question 4

Kat Doyle

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Sandra

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 6

Alan Shuttleworth

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

John Russell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 8

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

we are hoping to use this compost tumbler for our school kitchen waste. what exactly can be put in the composter. just trying to decide how we can separate the waste. Thanks

Question 9

angela keay

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Francis Lamon

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

PJ McHale

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 12

Mary

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

Asked 9 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 13

Eamonn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

If I order a hungry bin how long would delivery take

Question 14

Mr Philip M Banks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 15

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

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 16

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 17

Evelynn Fitzgerald

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 18

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 4 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 19

Holly

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 20

Seamus greene

I am considering to purchase the 200lit hot bin. The main solids source would be soiled bedding (straw) from 2 pet rabbits. Would this be suitable and if so, what would I need to mix in to make the compost efficiently?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Mary FitzGerald

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Are all the materials in this composter completely vegetarian friendly? Sue McGinn

Question 22

sue mcginn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Question 23

Kathrina

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, can this be used as one large chamber without the central divider?

Question 24

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 25

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

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 26

Gerry Mac Ruairc

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Ryan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I presently have two home made 5 foot square bays that are falling apart. Can you supply this product with greater than 3 foot boards e.g. 4 foot or 5 foot? I would be buying 3 of them as there is quite a slope so I don't think a 3 bay unit will work...

Question 28

Keith C

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 29

Richard weir

What are the dimesnaikns of the £600 litre

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Star Composter - Green

Question 30

Claire Benbrook

I’m not sure whether to go for little or big pig. I live alone but have a 3 acre garden with plenty of material for composting. I usually would fill a dustbin a week with garden rubbish and 2 small kitchen caddies with food waste. I always have loa...

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 31

Danny Farragher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 32

Orla

Hi, I have the little pig up and running and on the first batch. I had thought I'd filled it to the half way mark. I couldnt help sneaking a peek after two weeks and notice the contents has totally reduced down to quite a small amount- can I add more to t...

Asked 5 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 33

Joe

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Guest

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 36

Paul hickey

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...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

this looks brilliant - what is the ideal size of the 'raised bed' to accommodate it?

Question 37

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Subpod Classic Vermicompost System

Question 38

Fiona

There are no details under the specification tab; what are the dimensions of the wormery please?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 39

Guest

How much is a 3 bay composter?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I’m dithering between the big and little pig composters. I live alone so kitchen waste is relatively low, (about 25 litres per month), but I have quite a big garden (0.5 acres) and would have plenty coming out of it in future. Which would you su...

Question 40

Amy Judge

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 42

Paudie

Can meat and cooked food be added to this composter?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hello, I requested some instructions for setting up a Wormery at St Georges Primary School in Cumbria, ours have gone missing. I still haven't had a reply and our next Gardening club is tomorrow after school.I am a volunteer STEM Ambassador and work in a ...

Question 43

Caroline Grainger

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 44

Barbara Lyons

Will the composter provide a breeding environment for maggots?? I have found this is a problem with our brown bin, particularly during warmer weather. I hate the thought of opening the composter and find maggots on the inside of the lid!!

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Considering the Hotbin but I will not have any grass cuttings, just paper/cardboard and food waste. I will have leaves to add in the autumn. Will it work without grass?

Question 45

Joan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

What are the dimensions of this compost caddy?

Question 46

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Green Odourless Kitchen Composter Caddy 30L

Question 47

John

Hi, I have just received my composter. But the center foam divider has gaps all around so the contents from one compartment can seep into the other. This can't be by design?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Do you sell spare parts for the Tumbling compost bins?

Question 48

Guest

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 49

Clive Lewis

1) I use the composting collection bags at pressent in my cade will i still be able to use them will they compost in the tumbler to. 2) Would I be able to use the sawdust / wood chips sold in a pet store for animal bedding.3) Would this tumbeler be to...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

does it take food scraps like fish and chicken skin?

Question 50

Mariele Hesper

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer