HOTBIN Composting Key Facts

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.

Will a cold bin go anaerobic? What can you do if the HOTBIN temperature is dropping but you are lacking waste to add into the HOTBIN?

Here is why you need to keep adding bulking agent as we explain what it is and what role it plays in your compost heap.

The HOTBIN lid will stay in place when fully opened to ease the feeding process of the HOTBIN.

99.5% of HOTBIN users report no issues with rats and remember our users compost meat and left over cooked food. There are steps you can take to minimise the risk of rats.

The necessity of turning your compost is a highly debated topic that divides the experts. This short article explores whether turning is required in the HOTBIN and what exactly the pros and cons are of turning compost.

Ready to remove compost? Here are a few tips of how to successfully remove compost from the HOTBIN.

Nothing is rat proof and rats always pose a risk to composting. The HOTBIN however has been designed reduce the attractiveness of the product to rats by restricting their access to their three basic needs. Therefore it is safe to add cooked food waste as long as you are hot composting.