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HOTBIN (200) - Horsham

HOTBIN (200) - Horsham

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The HOTBIN is like no other compost bin on the market, it will quickly chomp through all your food and garden waste turning it into rich, organic compost your garden will love.

The innovative design and insulating nature of the material keeps the HOTBIN HOT, creating a natural environment which quickly digests the contents, making HOT composting easy - all without having to add any composting accelerators or activators!

HOTBIN reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill by composting more types of food waste. Be less selective by composting 100% of all food and garden waste without the traditional composting problems of odour, flies, turning and tumbling.

Independently tested by Garden Organic and voted Best Composting Making Product in the Great British Growing Awards,  HOTBIN has thousands of satisfied customers and a stack load of reviews and case studies proving that HOTBIN really is a HOT composting bin that works.

Trust HOTBIN, the HOT composting bin that lets you put more in!

 HOTBIN composting benefits
  • Rich compost fast - 30 -90 days
  • More compost - Recycle all food and garden waste
  • Easy to set up and use - no back breaking turning or tumbling, undue odour, flies
  • Locate on any even surface - Sun or shade
  • Self-contained bin (has a bottom)
  • Better for the environment
  • No accelerators or activators needed
  • Works ALL year round

Finding the Right Spot?

Locate HOTBIN on any flat surface, in sun or shade and achieve HOT composting throughout the year and rich compost in 30 - 90 days.

What Do i Need to Add?

You will need a minimum quantity of 5 Kgs of waste per week to maintain hot composting. (5 Kgs is 10 litres, one large kitchen caddy the average for a UK household.)

Add in shredded paper or card to control moisture (a good way to get rid of your recycled paper) and bulking agent (partially composted woodchip) to provide aeration. More information here.

Specification

Shipping & Returns

We offer FREE UK Mainland delivery (3-7 working days) on orders of HOTBINs and Bundles.

Orders outside of UK Mainland (inc Scottish Islands), are subject to an extra charge please see our shipping costs and options at checkout and view our delivery page for more details.

We accept returns within 30 days in line with our terms and conditions. You can find our returns policy here.

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The HOTBIN is like no other compost bin on the market, it will quickly chomp through all your food and garden waste turning it into rich, organic compost your garden will love.

The innovative design and insulating nature of the material keeps the HOTBIN HOT, creating a natural environment which quickly digests the contents, making HOT composting easy - all without having to add any composting accelerators or activators!

HOTBIN reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill by composting more types of food waste. Be less selective by composting 100% of all food and garden waste without the traditional composting problems of odour, flies, turning and tumbling.

Independently tested by Garden Organic and voted Best Composting Making Product in the Great British Growing Awards,  HOTBIN has thousands of satisfied customers and a stack load of reviews and case studies proving that HOTBIN really is a HOT composting bin that works.

HOTBIN is Made in the UK and is a Gardeners World Best Buy Compost Bin for 2024

What makes HOTBIN different

  • Rapid breakdown, homemade compost in 30-90 days
  • Recycle more - At 40°C plus compost cooked food & weeds
  • Quick and easy to set up and use
  • No back breaking turning or tumbling,
  • No undue odour, flies
  • Locate on any even flat surface in sun or shade
  • Self-contained bin (has a bottom)
  • No accelerators or activators needed
  • ALL year round composting, HOTBIN is not weather dependant

HOTBIN arrives ready assembled from the box and includes:

  • Two thermometers to monitor temperature
  • An airtight lid and odour filter to reduce smells associated with attracting vermin and flies
  • 50mm thick insulating walls to lock in the heat
  • Aeration base plate to disperse air within the bin
  • Removable front hatch to access ready compost
  • Two cam strap(s)
    Note. HOTBIN Mini only requires one strap
  • Kick start bottle (to keep HOTBIN working in winter)
  • Raking stick
  • "How to" user guide

You also get FREE Composting Support, which includes access to our online Blogs, Video and Forum plus Free Support via telephone and email

Lid Thermometer

Track the HOTBIN's temperature without opening the lid. Remember: You'll get a more accurate reading from the separate internal thermometer.

Cam Straps

The straps hold the hatch securely in place to prevent gaps where heat could escape.

Valve

The valve helps to regulate the flow of air through the bin and allows excess steam and water vapour to exit.

Finger Recess

A handy recess to enable easy opening of the hinged lid.

Raised Lid Panel

Below the lid panel sits the odour filter which minimises smells associated with pests and vermin.

Liquid Fertiliser Collection

The handy screw cap allows you to easily drain and collect the compost leachate which you and water down 10:1 and use as a liquid fertiliser on your plants.

Air Intake

A chimney effect of hot air rising pulls air and oxygen through the intake in the base, to keep HOTBIN working aerobically.

Plinth

The Plinth raises your HOTBIN off the ground by 125mm (5 inches) providing easy access to help you drain and collect the liquid fertiliser produced.

Hatch

The large hatch when removed provides a convenient opening to gain access to your rich finished compost, it pop-locks into position when you are done.

Lid Thermometer

Track the HOTBIN's temperature without opening the lid. Remember: You'll get a more accurate reading from the separate internal thermometer.

Cam Straps

The straps hold the hatch securely in place to prevent gaps where heat could escape.

Valve

The valve helps to regulate the flow of air through the bin and allows excess steam and water vapour to exit.

Finger Recess

A handy recess to enable easy opening of the hinged lid.

Raised Lid Panel

Below the lid panel sits the odour filter which minimises smells associated with pests and vermin.

Liquid Fertiliser Collection

The handy screw cap allows you to easily drain and collect the compost leachate which you and water down 10:1 and use as a liquid fertiliser on your plants.

Air Intake

A chimney effect of hot air rising pulls air and oxygen through the intake in the base, to keep HOTBIN working aerobically.

Plinth

The Plinth raises your HOTBIN off the ground by 125mm (5 inches) providing easy access to help you drain and collect the liquid fertiliser produced.

Hatch

The large hatch when removed provides a convenient opening to gain access to your rich finished compost, it pop-locks into position when you are done.

Don’t Bin It - HOTBIN It! It’s Fast, Easy and Efficient Composting!

HOTBIN composting makes sustainable living that little bit easer, it’s rapid, reduces waste and helps to promote a healthier, greener lifestyle!

Before HOTBIN

  • Waste takes a long time to compost, often a year or more.

  • Unable to compost weeds, seeds or any cooked food scraps.

  • Worried about composting being too complex and labour intensive.

  • Concern over compost heap odours attracting pests.

  • Compostable waste ends up going to landfill or incineration.

  • Unruly, ugly compost area.

  • Extra cost on council green waste collections.

After HOTBIN

  • At 40-60°C composting is rapid, taking as little as 30-90 days.

  • Compost it all! Even meat, small bones and pet waste.

  • Simple and easy composting! No tumbling or turning required.

  • Sealed composter with filter to reduce attraction of pests.

  • Household waste is recycled into peat free compost at home.

  • Tidy, discreet compost bin.

  • Save money by composting more garden waste at home.

Get the answers to the most popular composting questions.

Cooked (Any Leftovers)

Compost cooked food waste including meat, fish and any plate scrapings from fussy eaters.

Weeds (Sterilise Seeds)

Bones (Yes! Even Bones)

Pet Poo (Kills Pathogens)

Can I compost only food waste?

Yes. The HOTBIN does not require the addition of garden waste for the unit to operate effectively and can be used to compost solely food waste.

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