Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

Cathy Burke

Asked 7 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 3

Alanna

Asked 7 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 4

Katie sweetman

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Michelle

Asked 7 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

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Janet

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 7

PJ

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I have jk125 little pig and it's beginning to show its age. I have it many years and it's the type with one compartment divided in two. I intent to buy a new one and I hope to use my existing wall mounted bracket. Therefore can I buy the new composted wit...

Question 8

Paul hickey

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall,Many thanks for dispatching my JK 125. We assembled it at the weekend thanks to your very helpful video; instructions were brutal! Just a quick question, do you sell the brackets for wall mounting and is the same frame used when mounted on the w...

Question 9

Paul

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 10

Chris Burke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi folks, I am interested in the JK125 and am a novice when it comes to composting. Will it work As well if put it in a shady part of the garden? Will it work throughout winter months too? Thanks,

Question 11

Alice donovan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi I received my little pig this week , thanks for such quick delivery. However on assembling which was easy I noted I didn't receive the metal plate to cover the compost when one compartment is ready? This plate is mentioned in the advertisement. Thanks...

Question 12

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Question 13

Ron Abbott

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall hope you’re well. Regarding emptying the Little Pig what wheel barrow & the tools would I need? Thanks a million 🙂

Question 14

Michelle

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 15

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

This is the second JK125 I have had. The present one about 8 to 10 years. In both cases the insulation has worn out, especially the centre divider. Is it possible to get an insulation kit for all the panels and ends as the rest of the unit is in reasonabl...

Question 16

Christopher Matthews

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 17

Andrea

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallI asked in March if you had spare insulation for a JK 125. You asked me to remind you at the end of April. Have you any supplies yet ?

Question 18

Christopher Matthews

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Louis FitzGerald

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

How much would the larger unit as seen in your you- tube cost, they look fantastic, love the brackets.Regards

Question 20

Johanna Mc Donald Steenkist

Asked 10 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 21

colin naylor

Asked 10 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 22

Danny Farragher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

How do I order the 12ft version, I can only see the 9ft version on the website?

Question 23

Ian

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Micheal D Looney

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

In the kit list it states the posts are 4ft but the compost bins are 4ft which suggests they will not be long enough to go into the ground. Should they not be 6ft? If so this means you would also have to level the ground where the bins are to be located....

Question 25

Amanda

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 26

Mary

Asked 7 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 27

Noel

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Mary Hickey

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Would it be possible to get 6' corner posts instead of the 4' posts as advertised on the website. I see on previous comments that the length was reduced to allow ease of construction and necessity but I'd rather fix them into the ground for rigidity.

Question 30

Stephen

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Our existing compost bin is on an concrete base. Is this bin suitable for the same site?

Question 31

Susan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Rachel Walsh

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

It would be really useful if you supplied just the brackets for those of us who would like to source the wood ourselves.

Question 33

Peter Bustin

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Do you sell lids for the wooden composters - would be a necessity I think, even in sunny Meath.

Question 34

Paul Duggan

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi there,You mention that they are designed for posts to be dug into the ground but can be modified for placement on a 'hard surface'. Why is a hard surface necessary? Can it not just sit on the ground?Best regardsJoe

Question 35

Joe

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi there AndrewHow long does it take the compost to rot so that it can be used Going for a two compartment type system typically how long would it need to spend in both Many thanks Gerry

Question 36

Gerry Mac Ruairc

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Your list of materials includes “treated” timber boards/posts. How & with what are they treated? If pressure treated with chemicals, do you have any concern these chemicals will make it to the compost, that will eventually make it to the ...

Question 37

Erin E.

Asked 7 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 38

Daithi F

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi when will these be back in stock?

Question 39

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,What is the capacity in ltrs please?Many thanks,Teresa

Question 40

Teresa Heffernan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

What is the total area of this?

Question 41

Marie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hello,I need to expand my present wire mesh compost bin. I have plenty of timber but would like to use your Heavy duty injection moulded fixing brackets for the removable fron. Are these available as an item?

Question 42

David Jupe

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

I only have room for a double compost unit, can you forward price for a double unit

Question 43

rob

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I presently have two home made 5 foot square bays that are falling apart. Can you supply this product with greater than 3 foot boards e.g. 4 foot or 5 foot? I would be buying 3 of them as there is quite a slope so I don't think a 3 bay unit will work...

Question 44

Keith C

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi, do you do 5ft double bay units? Thanks. Regards,Seán

Question 45

Seán Byrne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is there a lid for this composter that I can buy separately?

Question 46

Megan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is thw wormery designed aas a compost maker or a worm breeding device

Question 47

michael bradfield

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Will ordinary earthworms breed in the wormery or is it just the compost type worms that it will work for? Thanks

Question 48

michael bradfield

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

There are no details under the specification tab; what are the dimensions of the wormery please?

Question 49

Fiona

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

If I kept the wormer in the house would it be smelly,

Question 50

Gillian Bristow

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer