Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

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 2

PJ McHale

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 5

Jane Knight

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 6

Daniela

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 7

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 8

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 9

Sue

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 10

Ann

Hi, we currently burn turf in our wood-burning stove. I know that wood-ash is ok for the garden, but is turf-ash? Not briquettes. If so, can I put it in a composter, or directly on the ground?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 11

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 12

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 13

Tom

Is the bin suitable for Irish weather e.g. plenty of rain?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 14

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 15

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 16

Henry

Can cooked chicken bones be put in the hotbin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 17

C. Obv

Is this basically a 300 euro styrofoam bin?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 18

Anne

Is this completely rodent proof?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 19

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 20

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 21

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 22

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 23

Jane Doran

I would like to purchase a hotbin composter. I live in Dublin. What is approx delivery time?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 24

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 25

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 26

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 27

annette

Hi normally with compost bins you need at least 2 dont you -one to fill and one doing its job .as the hot bin works so quickly would you say that 1 is sufficient ( given that it would be quite expensive to purchase more than 1)

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 28

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 29

Will

Hi Andrew I’ve been adding cardboard shredded paper etc from the start it’s been done in a layered system pulp from juicer non cooked food wood chipping paper& cardboard And grass cuttings a lot of moisture builds up inside the lid from t...

Asked 5 years ago 0 answers

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 30

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 5 years ago 0 answers

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 31

keith dempsey

Hi where can I buy bulking agent for hotbin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 32

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 33

Mary FitzGerald

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 34

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 35

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 36

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 37

Guest

Big Pig repair

Asked 3 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 38

Guest

Is this a paint roller holder from wickes ?.

Asked 3 months ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Guest

Can straw be an alternative to wood pellets?

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Wood Pellets for Composters

Question 40

Guest

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

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 41

Guest

how much worms should I get for this bin?

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Guest

dimensions of 600 litre unit please

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Thermo King Composter - Green

Question 43

Guest

Please add a photo of the "leachate collection system", showing where it is located and how it works.

Asked 7 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 44

Guest

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

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 45

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 46

Guest

Please can you share a photo of the system you currently sell, height 4ft which looks different to that in the phot

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 47

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 48

Guest

How much is a 3 bay composter?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 49

Guest

What are the dimensions of this compost caddy?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Green Odourless Kitchen Composter Caddy 30L

Question 50

Guest

Hi - is this item a single bracket or a pair of brackets?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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