Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Michael

Another question on pesky rats and food waste!Other compost bins have no bottom so as to allow worms work their way up thru the soil...On this type, is the bottom sealed also or could a rat burrw up?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 2

David Maxwell

Thank you for your reply regarding the ants. I'm new to the hotbin experience and I'd like to know how shredded the shredded has to be. I have an office shreddedr which turns the paper to confitti, is that too much? I usually just tear the paper up. Tha...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 3

Lindsay

Can you compost garden weeds

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 4

CAMPION Jacques

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...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 5

Damien

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 6

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 7

Sally Holmes

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 8

Belinda Timlin

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 9

Mr Philip M Banks

If I order a hungry bin how long would delivery take

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 10

Melanie

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 11

Evelyn

What are the delivery costs to mid Essex please and do you recommend putting citrus and onions in to compost?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 12

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 13

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 14

Roy Healy

When will you have this item back in stock

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 15

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 16

Dawn Teare

Does the bin come with its own worms?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 17

Jennifer

Does the bin need to be positioned in an open, sunny sight like a 'normal'composter?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 18

Stephen Johnson

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 19

Josephine Lambkin

When will you restock please?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 20

Yvonne Lynch

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?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 21

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 22

Erin

Are you going to get more of these in stock?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 23

John Russell

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 24

Guest

Can you add all garden waste to it?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 25

Guest

2x jk 270 or 1 x 400litre, what’s more effective for about 4 to 5 bins per week

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 26

Guest

What level of treatment is on the timber, please?

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 27

Guest

What ratio of pellets to green food waste do you recommend?

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Wood Pellets for Composters

Question 28

Guest

Do you sell spare parts for the Tumbling compost bins?

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 29

Guest

Big Pig repair

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 30

Guest

Is this a paint roller holder from wickes ?.

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Composting Accessories > Replacement Stirring Rake for Hotbin

Question 31

Guest

Hello

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 32

Guest

WHAT ARE THE BINS MADE FROM?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Bokashi Bin x 2 With 1kg Bran

Question 33

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 34

Guest

dimensions of 600 litre unit please

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Thermo King Composter - Green

Question 35

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 36

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 37

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 38

Guest

Hi, we're delighted with our Big Pig here at Bagenalstown Community Garden however the contents are gathering into

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 39

Guest

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

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 40

Guest

How much is a 3 bay composter?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 41

Guest

what thickness of board do these hold please?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 42

Guest

What are the dimensions of this compost caddy?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Green Odourless Kitchen Composter Caddy 30L

Question 43

Guest

how many worms to buy with the bin

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 44

Guest

when fully assembled and facing you, is the spinning handle to the left or right?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 45

Guest

dimensions re compost bin brackets

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 46

Guest

Hi, what are the internal dimensions of the bin?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Wooden Garden composter - 70cm H x 100 x 100

Question 47

Guest

Size of bin

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 48

Richard Boland

Is there a bottom in this composter to keep rats out

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Wood Composter

Question 49

Ruth Ward

Does the heat generated in this 'hot' bin kill the composting worms?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Wood Composter

Question 50

Rebecca

How heavy is this composter? I need it to withstand West Coast winds! Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Thermo-Wood Composter

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