Compost Bins Q&A

Question 1

Martha Chester

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

Anne Marie Cronin

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 3

Brian Donovan

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

John Smyth

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.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 5

Anne Marie Cronin

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 6

Denis

Hi, could I put in cow manure mixed with straw?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 7

Walsh

I have a big number of apples what do I need to include with them to keep the balance right

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 8

Sue Esplan

Hi Quickcrop! You are currently listing the Little Pig as no longer available. Are you intending to restock this and if so when? The Big Pig would be too large for our 2-person household. Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 9

john salmon

HiI have a quantity of raw horse manure (no straw)can this go into the composter with my grass clippings and straw / paper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 10

Estelle Taylor

Hi Niall, my Mum has one of these and loves it. She’s encouraging me to buy one. Do you have any recommendation on which size would be best for a household of 1-2 adults please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 11

Jill Burton

Hi, can you tell how the joraform composter holds up along the coast. The composter is quite expensive if it would be lost to rust in few years!Do they have a guarantee on the steel?Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 12

Liam FANNING

Have chickens for which I use wood shaving for bedding. Can this be used as brown waste? Will I compost quickly?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

Tina marie Bruton

Hi, is it possible to buy the frame for this separately please? We have the big pig for many many years and the tumbler part is still perfect, but the frame is beginning to give.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 14

Micheal Walsh

Hi Niall, what gases are generated during the composting process, are there ways of ensuring that harmful greenhouse gases such as methane aren't released?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 15

Anthony Doherty

I have just purchased a jorafom composter and would like to know the mix of food waste to other materials.Will the jorafom temperature depend on weather conditions.Regards Anthony.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 16

Elizabeth Flanagan

I am a first tim user or 'big pig' and because I ordered mine ready built I received no instructions. I've been adding in waste from kitchen and garden but how will I know when one side is full? Also, reading the description it mentioned a metal plate tha...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 17

Gemma

Hi, i’m looking for a composter for a house we’ve just moved into that is coastal. Will all the parts of the JK270 be able to handle the salty air? Thanks, Gemma

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 18

Hazel

Is the weekly capacity listed the maximum volume of material that the tumbler can cope with or the volume that comes out as compost? I assume that as it breaks down the volume will reduce quite a bit? I would like to know roughly how much compost I can ex...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 19

rhiannon benson

We keep chickens. What effect will a weekly tray of chucken poo/straw/sawdust have on a mixture which with otherwise be kitchen waste and grass cuttings?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 20

Deirdre Dunne

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 21

Marcella

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 22

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 23

Larry Reynolds

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 24

Richard

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 25

Patricia

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 26

Sara

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...

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 27

Stephen

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 28

Nicky O'Donnell

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?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 29

Sinead Burke

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'...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 30

M. McDonald

How long does the foam insulation last? Can it be replaced? If so, at what cost? How long is the warranty?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 31

Lynsay

Hi,could you tell me when the JK400 Joraform compost tumbler will be back in stock? I think I'll need this size, I run a small horticultural farm & want a more efficient way of making compost. Roughly how much weight can it take daily?Also can you g...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

David Bruns

Hello,What are the weight and measurements of the shipping package for the JK 400? I want to see if it can be checked in on an air flight.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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