It depends on the size. The HOTBIN Mini (100L) and HOTBIN 200 arrive ready assembled, with two thermometers, an airtight lid with odour filter, an aeration base plate, a removable front hatch and a raking stick. The HOTBIN Mega (450L and 700L) arrives flat-packed and needs two people to put together, taking around 10-20 minute

You can have mulching-grade compost in about 30 days and rich, general-purpose compost in around 90 days. A cold heap can take 12 to 24 months for the same job. How quickly you get there depends on how well you feed the bin. Find out how hot composting works.

The compost you make comes from your own food and garden waste, so it can be used as a peat-free alternative to bagged compost. Mature compost works well for top dressing pots, and you can find out how in how to top dress pots with peat-free compost. To understand why peat matters, read everything you need to know about peat.

Delivery is free on HOTBIN compost bin orders to addresses in England, Wales and Southern Scotland. Standard delivery takes 5-7 working days and is often quicker. The Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have extra delivery charges set by the courier. If you ever need to send a bin back, read the returns policy first, as collection fees can apply.