Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

Larry Reynolds

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 4

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Question 5

Marcella

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Question 7

Deirdre Dunne

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

We keep chickens. What effect will a weekly tray of chucken poo/straw/sawdust have on a mixture which with otherwise be kitchen waste and grass cuttings?

Question 8

rhiannon benson

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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 9

Hazel

Asked 5 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 10

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Star Composter - Green

Question 11

Kat Doyle

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Guest

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Subpod Classic Vermicompost System

Question 13

Philipp

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Question 14

Todd Sullivan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Will the worms survive in a hot bin composter? I have a tumbler bin but also plan to buy a hot bin composter.

Question 15

Paul

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

will these worms survive in southwest scotland 3-20 degrees weather?

Question 16

Peter

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

If I am just starting to use the hungry bin and I am in a one person household, how soon do I need to get the worms?Also,are you able to put the little green compost bags into the composter?

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Deirdre O'Riordan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

How does one separate the worms from the compost when it is ready for use

Question 18

Rodney Payne

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I heard the tiger worms were best for composting

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Joan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

what is the minimum amount of waste you’d need to have a day for this to work?

Question 20

C Tully

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I am considering getting a composted. I have had a wormery for many years but, can't put cooked food, chicken bones, fish skin, etc in it. We don't have grass cutting and there are only 2 people in the household. What composter would you recommend? A ...

Question 21

Gillian Wharton

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

How is it affected by the West of Ireland if it is left outside?

Question 22

Eliz Moore

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can you please clarify what can be used in this bin? My understanding is raw and cooked veg, grass, clippings, cardboard. . No meat,fish, bones. Is chicken manure allowed?

Question 23

Yvonne Lynch

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

In New Zealand this costs 325 dollars which is £170. Why is it so expensive in your shop?

Question 24

Stephen Johnson

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I bought the larger Hotbin from you back in 2019. This year, something has eaten a hole in it near the hinges. I'd say a rat could get in it now. It's no longer sealed, obviously, and there are loads of flies and maggots in it. I'm guessing I could st...

Question 25

Melanie Marshall

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallWe purchased our mini hot bin composter in March 2020. About 5 weeks ago it started losing heat and it is has never come back up. I have tightened the strap as far as it will go but it has made no difference. We received one strap only with our ...

Question 26

William Hennigan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Michelle

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

PJ McHale

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Melanie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

If I order a hungry bin how long would delivery take

Question 30

Mr Philip M Banks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hello, could I put the compostable coffee cups or compostable plastic pouches that come around some magazines or my flower food delivery etc, in this bin please?Thank you

Question 31

Sally Holmes

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Bonjour, je serais intéressé pour acquérir cette ferme à vers qui n'est pascommercialisée en France. Faîtes vous des expéditions vers la France ??? Quel temps d'achemiment faut il compter pour une livraison...

Question 32

CAMPION Jacques

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Just got my worms and have hopefully set the bin up right. How do I know my worms are still alive - on checking the chopped up veg is going mouldy and there are some fruit flies but is there anyway I can tell how the worms are doing?

Question 33

Breda OBrien

Asked 4 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 34

Celine

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hello Quickcrop, I'm thinking of getting a small Hotbin but I'm wondering is it difficult to access the leachate with the tap being so low down? If it was a choice between the small Hotbin and the Joraform "Little Pig" would you have a recommend...

Question 35

Virginia Chipperfield

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi,Currently your site is showing out of stock for the hungry bin, can you advise on when it Is to be expected in stock again?Than you.tony

Question 36

Tony Deady

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, do you sell the bulking agent for the Mini hot bin composter separately, for when the initial amount has been used up? And how much does it cost?

Question 37

Margaret

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Question 38

Emma Bourne

Chicken and horse manure

Asked 4 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 39

Malvin Moloney

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Would it be possible to use a Hotbin for the first stage of composting and then transfer partially composted material to Hungry bin? This way all food waste could be utilised?Many thanks

Question 40

Damien

Asked 3 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 41

Holly

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi, we (my husband and I) have very little food waste (afew chicken bones, bit of fish skin once a week) but plenty of veg trimmings and fruit peelings, paper, cardboard. Will the mini hotbin work for us?

Question 42

Sandra

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 43

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

hi, i got lots of flies and magots in the last two weeks.what can i do?it doesnt seem to be hot enough.

Question 44

Ionela Papai

Asked 4 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 45

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

What is the Hotbin made out of?

Question 46

Kaethe Burt-O'Dea

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Trying to decide if I need 100L or 200L bin. We already have a Hungry Bin wormery, but also looking for something for the cooked food that will not attract rodents. Household of 4....what would you recommend?

Question 47

Paul McCluskey

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Are the kickstarter and bulking agent readily obtainable and at what price please?

Question 48

Belinda Timlin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

does it take food scraps like fish and chicken skin?

Question 49

Mariele Hesper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Jean Prince

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer