HOTBIN Help

New HOTBIN models have a tap to collect liquid fertiliser but can this be retrofitted to an original HOTBIN?

Composting liquid fertiliser is a dark brown liquid comprising of water and dissolved humic compounds. Liquid fertiliser may leave the HOTBIN, but should not exceed a few mm a day.

The average vacuum cleaner sucks up a lot of waste, some compostable and some not. Should it be composted in the HOTBIN?

The HOTBIN can be used to compost just food waste.

HOTBIN Wins the RHS Chelsea Product of the Year 2019 for the new HOTBIN Mini. Judges Deborah Meaden, Peter seabrook and Chris Harrop said the product showed "real innovation in making composting cleaner, simpler and more accessible for modern households".

Single use plastics have never before been under more scrutiny and nearly every industry is looking at ways to phase out single use plastics and become more sustainable. Here are some examples of magazines leading the way and we look at wether these wrappers can be composted.

If you are a composting beginner, look no further. Hot composting allows you to compost more, faster Here is a short guide to composting with the HOTBIN for beginners.

The HOTBIN base layer is crucial to begin the production of heat in the HOTBIN. Here are 5 types of waste however that should not be soley used to create a base layer.

A good base layer provides the foundation of a healthy and happily working HOTBIN. Here are some hints on creating one.