Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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

Question 2

Mary FitzGerald

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 3

Carlos

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Does this kit come with worms?

Question 4

Adrian Harte

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 5

Guest

is it pressure treated

Asked 2 months ago 1 answer

When will the Hot in composters be back in stock?

Question 6

Samantha Rodgers

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can cooked chicken bones be put in the hotbin

Question 7

Henry

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

i got my hotbin during the cold spell and the temperature has hovered at about 60 or a little above. should i stop adding material to get the temperature up to 80 (per the instructions) and just wait or keep adding and mixing material in? I have added the...

Question 8

Rosaleen Killian

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can straw be an alternative to wood pellets?

Question 9

Guest

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Wood Pellets for Composters

Question 10

Fiona

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

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 11

michael bradfield

Will ordinary earthworms breed in the wormery or is it just the compost type worms that it will work for? Thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 12

Seán Byrne

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

Asked 7 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 13

Keith C

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

rob

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hello,I need to expand my present wire mesh compost bin. I have plenty of timber but would like to use your Heavy duty injection moulded fixing brackets for the removable fron. Are these available as an item?

Question 15

David Jupe

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 16

David Maxwell

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

how much worms should I get for this bin?

Question 17

Guest

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 18

Erin E.

Your list of materials includes “treated” timber boards/posts. How & with what are they treated? If pressure treated with chemicals, do you have any concern these chemicals will make it to the compost, that will eventually make it to the ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 19

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Ryan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 21

Guest

Does this have a lid?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Paul Duggan

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 23

Guest

how does this product look/ work mounted instead of freestanding?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Is the timber treated? If so how/with what?How long do you think the timber will last?Jeremy Wylie

Question 24

jeremy wylie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 25

David Maxwell

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 26

Orla

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

what is the hotbin made of?

Question 27

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 28

Guest

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 29

Guest

Please can you tell me the dimensions? And when it will be back in stock please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Star Composter - Green

Question 31

Christopher Matthews

Hi NiallI asked in March if you had spare insulation for a JK 125. You asked me to remind you at the end of April. Have you any supplies yet ?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Guest

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Subpod Classic Vermicompost System

Question 33

Kathrina

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Jean Prince

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 35

Marguerite Alexander

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

Jane Knight

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 37

Karen Kneller

Asked 6 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 38

Marian Furlong

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallWhat's your current delivery time on a hotbin? I've been wanting to invest in one for ages.Also what can be used during the winter instead of grass clippings? We produce plenty of food waste and have waste paper _ I'm just worried about what w...

Question 40

Karen Wiseman

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Question 41

Daniela

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 42

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Olivia

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Thankyou Nick for your answer. Are the kick starter and bulking agent that come with the composter both vegetarian.

Question 44

sue mcginn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Evelynn Fitzgerald

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 46

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 47

linda uhlemann

thanks for your last answer. The next one is do I have to keep buying the bulking agent

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallYou mentioned bringing it in during prolonged -2, -3 degrees cold snaps. With my indoor space restricted, could a blanket be thrown over it at night instead? Co. Kildare

Question 48

Malvin Moloney

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 49

Barbara Butcher

Can you put mares tail, couch grass and dandelions into this hotbin ?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer