Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Jane Dick

Hi. Would this be suitable on a balcony? To compost for flower pots.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 2

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 3

Paudie

Can meat and cooked food be added to this composter?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 4

David Maxwell

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 5

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 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

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 8

PJ McHale

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

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 10

Mr Philip M Banks

If I order a hungry bin how long would delivery take

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Barbara Butcher

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 12

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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 15

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 16

Daniela

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 17

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 18

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

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Question 21

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 22

Celine

Hi folks, I’m looking at the hungry bin and wondering about rodents. Please tell me it’s rodent proof 🙏

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

Lindsay

Can you compost garden weeds

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 25

Jennifer

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 26

Belinda Timlin

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 27

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

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Question 28

Eamonn

Hi Andrew. You have stated here that the bulking agent is just to add carbon and that paper will do when you run out. However the HotBin website specifically says that the paper is just to balance moisture and the bulking agent is for airflow so you don't...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 29

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 30

sue mcginn

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 31

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

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Question 32

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 33

sue mcginn

Are all the materials in this composter completely vegetarian friendly? Sue McGinn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 34

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

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Question 35

Holly

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

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 37

Dawn Teare

Does the bin come with its own worms?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Guest

Do you sell spare parts for the Tumbling compost bins?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

Tumbling Dual Composter 140L

Question 39

Guest

Big Pig repair

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 40

Guest

Is this a paint roller holder from wickes ?.

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Composting Accessories > Replacement Stirring Rake for Hotbin

Question 41

Guest

Hello

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 42

Guest

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

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 43

Guest

how much worms should I get for this bin?

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Guest

dimensions of 600 litre unit please

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Thermo King Composter - Green

Question 45

Guest

Does this have a lid?

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 46

Guest

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

Asked 11 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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

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