Compost Bins Q&amp;A

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 2

Eamonn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Mary

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

Marie Cloke-Hayes

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?

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 5

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 6

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 8

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 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 9

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 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 10

Joe

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Gillian Bristow

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have 3 questions:1. For composting garden waste: Does it need to be broken up? I"m thinking of things like big squash, tomato, and cucumber vines.2. When composting kitchen waste: again, do things need to be broken up?3. Once a "batch" has begu...

Question 12

Adrienne

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

M. McDonald

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 14

David Jupe

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?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Paul Duggan

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Double Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 16

Fiona

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

Asked 8 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 17

colin naylor

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

jackie smyth

interested in this for composting household waste, 3 adults in the house, would you think the small one would be suitable for us

Asked 9 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 19

michael bradfield

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

michael bradfield

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

How do you decide on the best size?There are only two of here but we do produce a lot of compostable waste from the kitchen, from veg plot, flower garden and two acres of which about half is grassed and half woodland we planted 25 years ago.Will the res...

Question 21

Ian

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Catriona Murphy

Can I put all cooked scraps into it or are there some items that should not added? Catriona

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi guys, just watched the video. What gets added in with the food waste?

Question 23

Helen McCarthy

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Question 24

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer