FAQs

Can I Compost Only Food Waste?

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...

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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...

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How Weatherproof is HOTBIN?

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...

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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...

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Do I Need to Water the Heap?

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.

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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.

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Does My Compost Heap Need 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...

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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...

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Holiday Checklist - What To Do Before You Go

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...

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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...

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Can I Use Sawdust Instead of Woodchip or Paper?

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...

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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...

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