Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

Keith C

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 3

David Montomery

Hi Niall, apart from the look and how it works, how does this differ from the Pig composter? Can this take all the same things as the Pig such as food both cooked and raw, cardboard etc?Thank you

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi. I’m looking to illuminate any raw or cooked waste. We have hens which take care of leftovers, but thinking about fish & meat bones, meat that may be gone off, along with our usual compost stuff. Which is better, the hot bin or tumbler?

Question 4

Zoe

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

rob

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 8

Eimear

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Where does the liquid collect?

Question 9

Michael Redmond

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Michael Redmond

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does the liquid food need to be diluted

Question 11

FrankP

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Michael Redmond

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Do you supply worms with the Hungry Bin?

Question 13

Barbara Murray

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Question 14

Todd Sullivan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Jo Wing

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Ryan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 17

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 7 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 18

Richard

Asked 7 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 19

Patricia

Asked 7 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 20

Sara

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 21

Frances Kelly

Asked 7 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 22

Stephen

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Eric Barbagiovanni

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 24

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 25

Caroline Grainger

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 26

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 27

Noreen O'Byrne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Question 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

Nicky O'Donnell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

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 38

Sinead Burke

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost garden weeds

Question 39

Lindsay

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Jennifer

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Belinda Timlin

Asked 8 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 42

Sinead dwyer

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 43

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 8 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 44

Eamonn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Mary

Asked 8 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 46

Marie Cloke-Hayes

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

sue mcginn

Asked 8 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 48

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

sue mcginn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer