Compost Bins Q&amp;A

Hi, a strange question I know but do you actually need garden waste, grass, leaves etc, to make compost? We have very little garden waste apart from autumn but want to compost kitchen waste. Thank you

Question 2

Larry Reynolds

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

we are hoping to use this compost tumbler for our school kitchen waste. what exactly can be put in the composter. just trying to decide how we can separate the waste. Thanks

Question 3

angela keay

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

rob

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 5

Eimear

Hi Niall, I'm just wondering does the hungry bin attract rodents?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Where does the liquid collect?

Question 6

Michael Redmond

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, 2x50L of compost? That seems a lot to start off a wormery

Question 7

Michael Redmond

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Does the liquid food need to be diluted

Question 8

FrankP

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, what comes with the Bin, is there a starter pack with coir?

Question 9

Michael Redmond

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Do you supply worms with the Hungry Bin?

Question 10

Barbara Murray

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Question 11

Todd Sullivan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How many worms approx. will I need to collect for a healthy worm bin?

Question 12

Jo Wing

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Cannot find the mounting brackets for purchasing? Or can we not purchase them speedster?

Question 13

Ryan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 14

Larry Reynolds

Hi,two questions please- We hope to get 2-3 hens in the near future....can I use their manure in the Little Pig? We are a two person household with no garden waste to speak of and mostly only veg peelings egg shells, bits and pieces of paper etc.Will this...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi I have the big pig for many years now and has been great. However the metal bar that runs through the middle and connects at each end of the stand is broken. Do you have spares in stock? Thanks Richard

Question 15

Richard

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, considering an alternative to the ‘brown’ bin, especially for food waste. Does this need good sun exposure and can it be fixed to a wall? Thanks

Question 16

Patricia

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I bout a "big pig" last November and I've been feeding it and turning it regularly. I've tried to be careful about adding plenty of brown materials including stable sweepings (paper and manure) in an attempt to kick start eth heating proces...

Question 17

Sara

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 18

Frances Kelly

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

HI, I recently purcahsed the Big Pig and havent yet used it, can you please tell me how much sawdust I should use in the The Big? I have lost the instructions could you please email these to me ? Many Thank

Question 19

Stephen

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

What type of worm is supplied? Is it only the red worm or a mix?Thank you

Question 20

Eric Barbagiovanni

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 21

Rozz

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hello, I requested some instructions for setting up a Wormery at St Georges Primary School in Cumbria, ours have gone missing. I still haven't had a reply and our next Gardening club is tomorrow after school.I am a volunteer STEM Ambassador and work in a ...

Question 22

Caroline Grainger

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 23

Moira Lonergan

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

how do you rotate the bin? Is there a winding handle you use? And how difficult is it to use? I have back problems are need a composter that is super easy to use.

Question 24

Noreen O'Byrne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 25

Aileen

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Question 26

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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 ...

Question 27

Marian Furlong

Asked 7 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 28

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Question 29

Daniela

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Has the insulation changed in the pig it use to be white and now I see in your videos its black,any reason for that

Question 30

Francis Lamon

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Jane Knight

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 32

Marguerite Alexander

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can I put shredded woody garden waste in the bin alongside soft green garden waste and food waste? A friend told me I needed to add sawdust?

Question 33

Nicky O'Donnell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

How do you get the finished compost out of the bin?

Question 34

Jean Prince

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi Andrew, is this composter really rodent-proof? We were met by a fabulously healthy rat when we opened our normal compost bin the other day so totally rodent-proof is what we're looking for. I reckon the rats here do a gymnastics course growing up - I'...

Question 35

Sinead Burke

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost garden weeds

Question 36

Lindsay

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Jennifer

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Belinda Timlin

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

How do I get compost out ? I have a baby pig and I put stuff into both sides is that right

Question 39

Sinead dwyer

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 40

Chris O'Dell

Your photograph of this device shows it free standing on a metal support, but in the text you say it bolts to the side of the house, which would not be suitable for me as I would need it to be free standing. Which is correct?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 41

Eamonn

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

What di I have to add to the composting waste??? Sawdust and wood pellets are mentioned

Question 42

Mary

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 43

Marie Cloke-Hayes

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

sue mcginn

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 45

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

sue mcginn

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

thanks for your last answer. The next one is do I have to keep buying the bulking agent

Question 47

linda uhlemann

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 48

linda uhlemann

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer