Compost Bins Q&amp;A

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Question 2

Gosia

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

From the instructions it looks like there are 2 versions. (extended posts and non-extended posts)Does this version come with the extended posts that require to be set in the ground?

Question 3

Daithi F

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 4

Richard Boland

Is there a bottom in this composter to keep rats out

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Thermo Wood Composter

Question 5

PJ

Thanks Niall for your comprehensive video on construction as the instructions that came with was far than ideal. I find it very good, just wondering how long it takes for one side to fully finish and how do I prevent paper from forming a ball? Many thanks...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

I'm having trouble with fruit flies developing in my hot bin - what can I do to get rid of the little buggers!

Question 6

RH

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Would it ever be possible for the bin to spontaneously combust?! Just wondering, as the temperature can get so high.

Question 7

David

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Is this completely rodent proof?

Question 8

Anne

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Does the New Zealand bin system need a top cover to prevent compost becoming too wet?

Question 9

Mary

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 10

Rodney Payne

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 11

Mariele Hesper

when do you expect to have the mini compost hot bin (100 l) back on sale?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

does it take food scraps like fish and chicken skin?

Question 12

Mariele Hesper

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Can I put dog/cat poo in the bin?

Question 13

Mary

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

Melanie

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Is this basically a 300 euro styrofoam bin?

Question 15

C. Obv

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Evelyn

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 17

Mary

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall, what gases are generated during the composting process, are there ways of ensuring that harmful greenhouse gases such as methane aren't released?Thanks

Question 18

Micheal Walsh

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 19

Niamh

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Barbara Grehan

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

As an 82 year old lady of declining strength!! Would I find the 270 too heavy to turn?I live alone with 3 dogs, 2 indoor cats using wood pellet litter and 4 hens plus garden waste. Which would you recommend?I n

Question 21

Janet

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Considering the Hotbin but I will not have any grass cuttings, just paper/cardboard and food waste. I will have leaves to add in the autumn. Will it work without grass?

Question 22

Joan

Answer posted 4 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 23

Rosaleen Killian

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

I heard the tiger worms were best for composting

Question 24

Joan

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

500G - 2KG Composting Worms

Question 25

PJ McHale

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Will the composter provide a breeding environment for maggots?? I have found this is a problem with our brown bin, particularly during warmer weather. I hate the thought of opening the composter and find maggots on the inside of the lid!!

Question 26

Barbara Lyons

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Is pressure treated wood suitable to use in a composter to produce compost for growing food? Pressure treated means chemically treated?

Question 27

Michael

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 28

Anthony

Can I put in the compost from last years hanging baskets and will this be then good enough for next summers plants

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

I have just purchased a jorafom composter and would like to know the mix of food waste to other materials.Will the jorafom temperature depend on weather conditions.Regards Anthony.

Question 29

Anthony Doherty

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Can meat and cooked food be added to this composter?

Question 30

Paudie

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Is the hot bin easy to use? We want to start using a compost bin, would this one be the easiest to use? Which size would be most suitable for a family of 2 adults and 2 children?

Question 31

Caroline

Answer posted 5 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 32

Michelle

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 33

Philipp

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

I am a first tim user or 'big pig' and because I ordered mine ready built I received no instructions. I've been adding in waste from kitchen and garden but how will I know when one side is full? Also, reading the description it mentioned a metal plate tha...

Question 34

Elizabeth Flanagan

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Heya can I add food waste, ie take away leftovers or pizza into the Little Pig? Thank you :)

Question 35

Michelle

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Can cooked chicken bones be put in the hotbin

Question 36

Henry

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi We are a family of 1 adult, 2 children, 1 rabbit and 2 cats. We have a small garden, with no much garden waste other that tree pruning and weeding waste.I was wondering if the little pig would be enough to handle cooked food waste, small amount of ga...

Question 37

Katie sweetman

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Our Little Pig is attracting flies, maggots and now wasps. I am putting a large bowl of mixed scraps and newspaper or cardboard strips into it daily. Today when I spun it three wasps flew out tje ventilation holes. Any advice?

Question 38

Alanna

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Rosaleen

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 40

Eve

How does it heat?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi and thank you for your excellent advice and shop. We are trying to move toward zero waste as a family of 5, inc 3 kids 12 to 7 yrs and cats. We would like to be able to compost cat litter and can source different types of biodegradable litter, e.g. ma...

Question 41

Cathy Burke

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi. Due to the pound sterling being more favourable to purchases in Ireland the conversion rate seems to be high on this product. Can you give me a current price on the mini Hot Bin. Thank you

Question 42

M Eacrett

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

The instructions delivered with the wood differs a bit from the ones on the web page. Which ones should I follow?

Question 43

Noel

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Treble Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 44

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?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi I am looking to buy a Composter but I am not sure of which size would suit me capacity wise When I mean capacity I don’t mean outport I mean the capacity of storage in terms of being put in. So to clarify my question if I have a garden and I...

Question 45

Patrick Mc Intyre

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 46

Roy Healy

When will you have this item back in stock

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Is there a requirement for it to be situated in a sunny spot? How is it mounted to a wall, if the stand is not used? Thanks in advance.

Question 47

Rebecca

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi,We've been using the 125 for a few weeks now and there are quite a few maggots in it. Is there anything we can do about this? also, it doesn't appear to be very hot inside and we are in the middle of a hot spell with the composter in a sunny spot in ...

Question 48

John Lawlor

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Jane Dick

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Can ivy clippings be put in the hotbin? Would that be suitable as bulking agent. We have a lot of ivy coming in from neighboring garden.

Question 50

M Daly

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer