Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Breda OBrien

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 2

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 3

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 4

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 5

Guest

what thickness of board do these hold please?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 6

Tony Deady

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 7

Emma Bourne

Chicken and horse manure

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 8

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 9

Malvin Moloney

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 10

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 4 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

Guest

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

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bin Brackets

Question 13

Guest

how many worms to buy with the bin

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 14

Dawn Teare

Does the bin come with its own worms?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 15

linda uhlemann

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.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 16

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

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 17

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 18

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 19

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

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.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 20

Guest

Does this have a lid?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 21

Marie Cloke-Hayes

Hello, Is the hotbin able to cope with the daily waste of a golden retriever along with kitchen & garden waste? Also, would it be able to cope with cut grass from a 1/2 acre site or would an alternative composting method be best for this waste?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Guest

dimensions of 600 litre unit please

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Thermo King Composter - Green

Question 25

Guest

how much worms should I get for this bin?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 26

Lindsay

Can you compost garden weeds

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 27

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 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 28

Jane Knight

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 29

Daniela

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 30

Guest

WHAT ARE THE BINS MADE FROM?

Asked 12 months ago 1 answer

Bokashi Bin x 2 With 1kg Bran

Question 31

Aileen

Hi can you list for me exactly what you can put into the hot bin composter? And what you can't?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 32

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 33

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 34

Barbara Butcher

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 35

Olivia

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 36

Guest

Hello

Asked 11 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 37

Guest

Can straw be an alternative to wood pellets?

Asked 11 months ago 1 answer

Wood Pellets for Composters

Question 38

Guest

Is this a paint roller holder from wickes ?.

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Composting Accessories > Replacement Stirring Rake for Hotbin

Question 39

Guest

Big Pig repair

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 40

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 41

Mary

Can I put dog/cat poo in the bin?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 42

Mary

Does the bin need to be in a sunny position to generate the heat? And will it function well if much of the kitchen waste is fruit peeling such as banana and orange skins?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 43

Niamh

if i keep adding to the bin how do i have access to the final product( the compost). do I stop using the bin when full and leave for a few weeks. I so do i need two bins so that i can continually dispose of my kitchen waste.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 44

Barbara Grehan

Can you say what exactly is Green Waste and What is Brown Waste?What category do meat, bones,and mouldy food fit into?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 45

Ionela Papai

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 46

Colm

Hi.. i recently got a hotbin and in my research some sites say to keep tomato stems/stalks out of the compost. I need to prune my tomato plants and want to know if its ok to throw them in the hotbin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 47

Margaret

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 48

Virginia Chipperfield

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 49

Rosaleen

hi. i have been considering a composter for a while. 2 questions: should i put lawn cuttings in this and do i need to add paper, brown matter as well as food waste. I'll have plenty food waste and grass cuttings but not sure what else i need

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 50

Eve

How does it heat?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

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