Compost Bins Q&amp;A

Hi there, Interested in getting a big pig for a family of 4. Id like to use card board pellets that guinea pigs have used as bedding (will have hay mixed in), will this be ok for the carbon mix? We have a large garden but currently not much grass to add t...

Question 2

Amy

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hello I’m seriously considering getting one of these for a family of four. However I am concerned that it could be too big for us in winter as we have no where near 2.5 kg of waste per day. In spring and summer we have more from from grass cutting e...

Question 3

Anne Marie Cronin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi I am considering buying the JK270 ,my question is I have cats and use a wood based compostable cat litter.can this be put in the unit or could it be an issue with the metal.

Question 4

John Smyth

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Niall.We purchased a Jora composter JK270 and using it for the past year. On one side of the composter, we have a nearly done batch but the compost contains a large group of grapefruit sized balls.I break the balls up and it seems like compost, bu...

Question 5

Brian Donovan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi. I recently purchased a joraform and want to ask if there is anything that cannot go into it? Specifically can tea bags, egg shells and avacado skins go in it? And are there any recommendations around how often to open it to load it? Ie - is it ok to l...

Question 6

Anne Marie Cronin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, For an average load, how long would it take to turn the mixture into usable compost ? Weeks or months, definitely considering getting one..

Question 7

Dan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

We use compostable food liners in our kitchen caddy. Are these ok to put into the 'big pig' and will they decompose?

Question 8

Martha Chester

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I was filling he composter for the last 4 weeks and it was nice and hot, mixing veg, grass and shredded paper a good mixture of eac. It now however seems to have cooled off, I've spotted maggots' in there, is there something I can do to re-start the p...

Question 9

Dan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi how many litres of compost does it produce every 6 weeks?

Question 10

Teresa Corcoran

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Have been mulling over buying the big pig for a couple of years. Do you absolutely need wood pellets/saw dust? I would have a ton of cardboard coming through the house (4 kids). Also I my neighbour has a massive oak tree in his garden, each year I ...

Question 11

Paul Whelan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, can I use leaves instead of wood pellets in this composter?

Question 12

Paddy L

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

My pig is operation for about 3-4 weeks. It has taken all my kitchen waste (which was a lot!) and fair amount of garden stuff already. I have stopped feeding the first side, it was very, very hot there for a while but has cooled down a lot now. Is th...

Question 13

Paul Whelan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Question 14

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Can I put all cooked scraps into it or are there some items that should not added? Catriona

Question 15

Catriona Murphy

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

interested in this for composting household waste, 3 adults in the house, would you think the small one would be suitable for us

Question 16

jackie smyth

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Does above Compost Tumbler need to be in a sunny position or may it be placed in a duller area in garden?

Question 17

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Question 18

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

I am finding the use of 'little pig' somewhat difficult. We are a two person household so the amount of household waste is small. I supplement this with some garden waste, brown and white paper, cardboard from centre of toilet rolls, egg cartons, egg shel...

Question 19

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

We have this for last month! Nothing seemed to be happening at first but this week there was loads of steam! It seems to be breaking everything down really well but when we open it, it does smell. Is this normal as meat etc has gone in? It looks black and...

Question 20

Rozz

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

The waste in our composted is very sludgy. How can we make it dryer?

Question 21

Frances Kelly

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi,can I ask how does one remove the compost from the JK125 seeing a barrow doesn't fit under it?Throw it out on a sheet? I msut say I am a bit disappointed in the inaccurate photo of the JK125, the photo is clearly not a JK125 and in fact is probably the...

Question 22

Ann Sanders

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

We are thinking of buying the Joraform. We have small garden, and so not much garden waste at times. Would partly-composted material from our dalek-style bin be a fair substitude?

Question 23

Frances Darcy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does the Joraform Compost Tumbler take raw food as well as cooked food?

Question 24

Y McEvoy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

We are a family of 5: 2 adults 3 children would small pig be big enough. Also we live in a very windy place is frame sturdy?

Question 25

Carmel

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1) I use the composting collection bags at pressent in my cade will i still be able to use them will they compost in the tumbler to. 2) Would I be able to use the sawdust / wood chips sold in a pet store for animal bedding.3) Would this tumbeler be to...

Question 26

Clive Lewis

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have just received my composter. But the center foam divider has gaps all around so the contents from one compartment can seep into the other. This can't be by design?

Question 27

John

Asked 6 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 28

John Lawlor

Asked 6 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 29

Rebecca

Asked 6 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 30

Alanna

Asked 6 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 31

Katie sweetman

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Michelle

Asked 6 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 33

Janet

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Question 34

Gosia

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall, Can it deal with bindweed as its growing in my grass and at the edge of hedges?Thanks Christopher.

Question 35

Chris Burke

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Question 36

Ron Abbott

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I’m not sure whether to go for little or big pig. I live alone but have a 3 acre garden with plenty of material for composting. I usually would fill a dustbin a week with garden rubbish and 2 small kitchen caddies with food waste. I always have loa...

Question 37

Claire Benbrook

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Folks delighted with my little pig , bought in July, now using my first lot of compost. Can I put out of date eggs in the little pig. ?

Question 38

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, is it ok to put tea bags in the composter? Mixed views on the internet re micro plastics in them. Thanks

Question 39

Andrea

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can you provide instructions for wall mounting the 'Little Pig'

Question 40

Louis FitzGerald

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Question 41

Kathrina

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

the composter in the video looks bigger than the spec. advertised. Is this an option, if so where can i see this on your web?

Question 42

colin naylor

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Regarding the query about the larger composter shown in your youtube video, is that correct that the 12ft version is cheaper than the 9ft version you are offering as standard

Question 43

Danny Farragher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is the wood pressure treated? How long on average will it last?

Question 44

Micheal D Looney

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Want to put composter against block wall. Is the easiest way to do this to attach back panels to posts before installing all against wall ?

Question 45

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Any hints about keeping rats out in the winter...chicken wire in the base??

Question 47

Mary Hickey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

when will you have this back in stock? many thanks.

Question 48

Rachel Walsh

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer