Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 5

Frances Darcy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you put mares tail, couch grass and dandelions into this hotbin ?

Question 6

Barbara Butcher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Thank you for your reply regarding the ants. I'm new to the hotbin experience and I'd like to know how shredded the shredded has to be. I have an office shreddedr which turns the paper to confitti, is that too much? I usually just tear the paper up. Tha...

Question 7

David Maxwell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

I have just a hotbin delivered today and have started using it as per the instructions. I have barrel composter which I bought from you a few years ago. What I want to know is can I transfer the contents of the barrel in to the hotbin in one go or do I h...

Question 8

David Maxwell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

I've had the large Joraform for a couple of years and am still trying to get the balance of brown matter right. My most recent batch was mushy and smelly so I need much more brown matter.As it goes through wood pellets like there's no tomorrow I want to ...

Question 9

Ian

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I think I should apologise to you for my earlier inaccurate accusations!! It seems that there was or is a JK125 which is much lower to the ground but there also seems to be a version of the JK125 that does have room for a wheelbarrow beneath it????My s...

Question 10

Ann Sanders

Asked 7 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 11

Ann Sanders

Asked 7 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 12

Keith C

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 13

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Zoe

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?

Asked 7 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 15

Larry Reynolds

Asked 7 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 16

angela keay

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

rob

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 18

Eimear

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Michael Redmond

Where does the liquid collect?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 20

Michael Redmond

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 21

FrankP

Does the liquid food need to be diluted

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 22

Michael Redmond

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 23

Barbara Murray

Do you supply worms with the Hungry Bin?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 24

Todd Sullivan

How many liters is the Hungry Bin?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Jo Wing

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Wormery Composters > The Incredible Hungry Bin Worm Composter

Question 26

Ryan

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

Sara

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 31

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 32

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 33

Eric Barbagiovanni

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 34

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 8 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 35

Caroline Grainger

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Worm Works Wormery For Home Composting

Question 36

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 8 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 37

Noreen O'Byrne

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 38

Aileen

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Question 39

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 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 40

Marian Furlong

Asked 8 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 41

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Question 42

Daniela

Asked 8 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 43

Francis Lamon

Asked 8 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 44

Jane Knight

Asked 8 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 45

Marguerite Alexander

Asked 8 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 46

Nicky O'Donnell

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Jean Prince

Asked 8 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 48

Sinead Burke

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost garden weeds

Question 49

Lindsay

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Jennifer

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer