FAQs

Can I Compost Only Food Waste?
The HOTBIN can be used to compost solely food waste however remember that some waste types, such as cooked food waste/small...
Can I Compost Only Food Waste?
The HOTBIN can be used to compost solely food waste however remember that some waste types, such as cooked food waste/small...

How Weatherproof is HOTBIN?
Once filled, it is common for the HOTBIN to hold 50-100kg of weight. If gale force winds are forecast within your...
How Weatherproof is HOTBIN?
Once filled, it is common for the HOTBIN to hold 50-100kg of weight. If gale force winds are forecast within your...

Do I Need to Water the Heap?
We recommend that you do not add liquids to the HOTBIN. The addition of new waste should provide any additional moisture.
Do I Need to Water the Heap?
We recommend that you do not add liquids to the HOTBIN. The addition of new waste should provide any additional moisture.

Does My Compost Heap Need Turning?
The necessity of turning your compost is a highly debated topic that divides the experts. This short article explores whether turning...
Does My Compost Heap Need Turning?
The necessity of turning your compost is a highly debated topic that divides the experts. This short article explores whether turning...

Holiday Checklist - What To Do Before You Go
Are you off on your holidays and worried what state you will find your HOTBIN in on your return? Worry no...
Holiday Checklist - What To Do Before You Go
Are you off on your holidays and worried what state you will find your HOTBIN in on your return? Worry no...

Can I Use Sawdust Instead of Woodchip or Paper?
No, unfortunately not. Sawdust is too fine and wood shavings are not thick enough to be a substitute for woodchip and...
Can I Use Sawdust Instead of Woodchip or Paper?
No, unfortunately not. Sawdust is too fine and wood shavings are not thick enough to be a substitute for woodchip and...