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  • HOTBIN Mini (100ltr) Plinth Bundle + Free Woodchip

    HOTBIN Mini (100ltr) Plinth Bundle + Free Woodchip

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    HOTBIN Mini (100ltr) Plinth Bundle + Free Woodchip

    £215.00
    £240.00 £215.00
    HOTBIN bundles include a plinth that makes collecting liquid fertiliser that much easier.
    Minimum weekly waste to stay hot 2.5kg or 5ltrs = 1 small kitchen caddy
    No assembly, just sit the HOTBIN on top the plinth.
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  • HOTBIN (200ltr) Plinth Bundle

    HOTBIN (200ltr) Plinth Bundle

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    HOTBIN (200ltr) Plinth Bundle

    £285.00
    £295.00 £285.00
    Great all-rounder for your home composting needs. Gardeners World Magazine Best Buy 2024
    Min weekly waste to stay hot 5kg or 10ltrs = 2 small kitchen caddy
    Assembly: No, just sit the HOTBIN on the plinth.
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  • HOTBIN Mega (450ltr)

    HOTBIN Mega (450ltr)

    HOTBIN Mega (450ltr)

    £480.00
    £480.00
    HOT Composting on a Mega scale, ideal for larger plots and green spaces.
    Minimum weekly waste to stay hot 20kg or 40ltrs = 1 mower box or ½ a wheel barrow full
    Assembly: Yes (2 people), approx. 10-15mins
  • HOTBIN Mega (700ltr)

    HOTBIN Mega (700ltr)

    HOTBIN Mega (700ltr)

    £660.00
    £660.00
    Batch composting on mass has never been this quick and easy, compost even more with 700 litre capacity.
    Minimum weekly waste to stay hot 20kg or 40ltrs = 1 mower box or ½ a wheel barrow full
    Assembly: Yes (2 people) Approx. 15-20mins

Why HOTBIN is The Composter For You

  • WASTE

    Compost More

    Send less to landfill! HOTBIN reaches 40°C so you can compost even more waste such as cooked food, small bones and weeds that aren’t permitted in cold heaps!

  • Speed

    30-90 Days

    Naturally reaching hot composting temperatures of 40-60°C, HOTBIN super-cooks waste for fast and efficient composting in as little as 30-90 days.

  • skill level

    Super Easy

    You DON’T need to be a master composter or have any gardening experience to use a HOTBIN to recycle your waste into peat-free compost at home.

  • guarantee

    3 Years

    Your HOTBIN comes with a 3-year manufacturer’s guarantee covering the material of the HOTBIN. All accessories are guaranteed for a period of 12 months.

HOTBIN Explained in 90 Seconds

Kick-start your composting in 2024, when running at 40 to 60°c HOTBIN is 32 times faster than traditional cold composting.

  • Compost all garden and all kitchen waste
    (inc cooked food, raw food & leftovers)

  • Insulating walls lock in naturally produced heat generated by the bacterial process

  • No turning, no tumbling, no accelerators and no external power source required

  • Reduce spend on paid for local council green waste collections
the process explained

Bin arrived very promptly, Superb after sales advice by phone, Excellent instructions and a wealth of info available on-line. A real talking point with friends and neighbours. Wish I had bought one before.

Hannah Right

West Sussex

I can’t recommend the HOTBIN Mini highly enough for anyone with limited gardening space. Read more

Margaret Rose Johnston

Cumbria

I can honestly say I am obsessed and completely blown away by hot composting and your product. Its happily composting at 70°c (inside temp). Haven't enjoyed a product so much in years!

Katie Durham

Yorkshire

Never come across a bin like it. Even in the depths of winter the contents of my bin remain warm enough for bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms to continue working. Read more

Adam

Former editor of Gardeners World Mag

Prompted by a letter from the district council advising that they were charging for garden waste collection I decide to go ahead with a purchase. That was in Feb, this year. After 11 weeks, I am pleased I did.

Morgan Knight

Canterbury

The product is simply incredible I am absolutely astonished at how good the compost is (and completely odour-free, too), and how incredibly easy the bin is to use.

Chris Mathews

West Sussex

It just does its thing! Brilliant method for a family to deal with their food waste. We put EVERYTHING in - meat, cooked, raw, it deals with all of it. Why aren't we all doing this?

Jo Henderson

Devon

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What HOTBIN Can Compost

At 40°C plus HOTBIN composts much more than before…

Cooked Food (Any Leftovers)

Compost cooked food waste including meat, fish and any plate scrapings or left overs.

Weeds (Sterilise Seeds)

Temperatures at 40C plus are high enough to compost weeds and their seeds, so they don't germinate in the finished compost.

Bones (Yes! Even Bones)

At temperatures between 40-60°C there is no reason
why you can’t add items like chicken carcasses and bones (bury them in the top layer).

Pet Waste (Kills Pathogens)

High temperatures and the length of time away from the animal host's gut is enough to destroy pathogens.

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 Strap

The strap(s) hold the hatch securely in place to prevent gaps where heat could escape. (HOTBIN Mini only requires one strap)

Valve

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

Finger recess for lid

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 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 Strap

The strap(s) hold the hatch securely in place to prevent gaps where heat could escape. (HOTBIN Mini only requires one strap)

Valve

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

Finger recess for lid

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 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.

Get the answers to the most popular composting concerns.

Is Composting Messy?

The HOTBIN is a sealed unit to keep your space clean, it has a solid base and secure hinged lid to lock in the heat.

Will Composting Attract Rats?

No compost bin is 100% rat proof, vermin are always a concern when composting. The HOTBIN has been designed to minimise the attraction of vermin. There are also extra steps you can take to reduce the risk further.

Is Composting Time Consuming?

HOTBIN makes composting quick and easy, the user-friendly design means no experience is needed.

Composting Is Complicated, right?

HOTBIN simplifies compost management, so you enjoy the benefits without the stress. Add a mix of chopped waste regularly with shredded paper and wood chips and it's tough to go wrong.

Not found your answer? Checkout the rest of our FAQs

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  • All About HOTBIN Compost

    All About HOTBIN Compost

    What does your first batch of compost look like? The base layer in your HOTBIN may need to be partially or...

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    All About HOTBIN Compost

    What does your first batch of compost look like? The base layer in your HOTBIN may need to be partially or...

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  • Why Choose HOT Composting?

    Why Choose HOT Composting?

    New to composting? Look no further! HOT composting allows you to compost more, faster Here is a short guide beginners guide...

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    Why Choose HOT Composting?

    New to composting? Look no further! HOT composting allows you to compost more, faster Here is a short guide beginners guide...

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  • Using Old Compost to Start a HOTBIN

    Using Old Compost to Start a HOTBIN

    Bacteria is essential to the composting process, a couple of trowels full of old compost is a good addition when starting...

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    Using Old Compost to Start a HOTBIN

    Bacteria is essential to the composting process, a couple of trowels full of old compost is a good addition when starting...

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  • How to Start My HOTBIN in Winter

    How to Start My HOTBIN in Winter

    With HOTBIN you can compost all year round as the heat produced by the bacteria is contained within the HOTBIN. Therefore,...

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    How to Start My HOTBIN in Winter

    With HOTBIN you can compost all year round as the heat produced by the bacteria is contained within the HOTBIN. Therefore,...

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  • Where Can I Locate the HOTBIN?

    Where Can I Locate the HOTBIN?

    You can locate the HOTBIN on any flat surface. It can be placed in the sun or shade, on soil, grass,...

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    Where Can I Locate the HOTBIN?

    You can locate the HOTBIN on any flat surface. It can be placed in the sun or shade, on soil, grass,...

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  • How To Start My HOTBIN

    How To Start My HOTBIN

    Give your HOTBIN the best start in life by feeding it plenty of chopped easy to digest waste along with shredded...

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    How To Start My HOTBIN

    Give your HOTBIN the best start in life by feeding it plenty of chopped easy to digest waste along with shredded...

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  • Chopping or Shredding Waste

    Chopping or Shredding Waste

    Should Waste Be Chopped or Shredded Before Composting? It is not essential but as best practice chopping down the size of...

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    Chopping or Shredding Waste

    Should Waste Be Chopped or Shredded Before Composting? It is not essential but as best practice chopping down the size of...

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  • Help, I Don’t Have Any Shredded Paper!

    Help, I Don’t Have Any Shredded Paper!

    Don’t panic! Our definition of “shredded paper” does not mean that you need to buy reams of brand new paper. Most...

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    Help, I Don’t Have Any Shredded Paper!

    Don’t panic! Our definition of “shredded paper” does not mean that you need to buy reams of brand new paper. Most...

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  • At a Glance: Woodchip and Paper

    At a Glance: Woodchip and Paper

    Woodchip and paper are essential parts of the Composting process. Woodchip (or woody matter excluding sawdust and wood shavings) provide a...

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    At a Glance: Woodchip and Paper

    Woodchip and paper are essential parts of the Composting process. Woodchip (or woody matter excluding sawdust and wood shavings) provide a...

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  • All About Woodchip

    All About Woodchip

    Woodchip is required inside the HOTBIN to help maintain airflow by creating a structure of free air spaces to allow a...

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    All About Woodchip

    Woodchip is required inside the HOTBIN to help maintain airflow by creating a structure of free air spaces to allow a...

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  • Collecting Liquid Fertiliser

    All About Liquid Fertiliser

    Water is released during the composting process. In the HOTBIN, much of this water is evaporated and leaves as steam/water vapour...

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    All About Liquid Fertiliser

    Water is released during the composting process. In the HOTBIN, much of this water is evaporated and leaves as steam/water vapour...

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  • Do I Have Enough Waste to Maintain a Hot Composting?

    Do I Have Enough Waste to Maintain a Hot Compos...

    HOTBIN's compost aerobically and are designed to maintain temperatures between 40-60°C. Hot composting also allows you to compost a wider variety...

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    Do I Have Enough Waste to Maintain a Hot Compos...

    HOTBIN's compost aerobically and are designed to maintain temperatures between 40-60°C. Hot composting also allows you to compost a wider variety...

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Composting Basics

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Composting Science

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