HOTBIN Christmas Delivery Dates
Important Dates for HOTBIN Orders
Guaranteed Christmas Delivery : Order before midnight on the 16th December 2025.
Orders placed on the 17th & 18th December 2025 will be dispatched but we do not guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
Orders placed from the 19th December 2025 onwards will be dispatched week commencing 5th January 2025.
Important Dates for HOTBIN Gift Box Orders
If you have missed the deadline for delivery of a HOTBIN, don't worry you can still order a Gift Card Box and you will also get a FREE HOTBIN Kneeler.
Guaranteed Christmas Delivery : Order before 12 noon on the 19th December 2025.
General Delivery Information
We offer free delivery to addresses in England, Wales, and Southern Scotland and have recently reduced our Scottish delivery charges, for more info click here.
If you live on a Scottish Island, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, you will be charged extra for delivery. These charges are determined directly by our courier and not HOTBIN Composting.
UK Delivery Times
We offer a Standard UK Mainland delivery time of 5-7 working days on all our products, however typically delivery is fast than this. All UK bound HOTBIN orders are currently shipped with DPD, accessories and parts are shipped Second Class with Royal Mail.
Delivery FAQs
Can I track my order?
If you would like to track your order then please leave a mobile number when you checkout.
You will receive a confirmation email when your order has been successfully placed.
Once your HOTBIN order has been dispatched you will receive a text message from DPD which includes your tracking details.
DPD will send an estimated delivery date and time slot which can normally be amended if not convenient.
Please note these are dates and times are only estimates and are regrettably not guaranteed.
Will my order arrive all together?
If you are order multiple products your items may arrive in separate parcels. If not all of your items arrive at the same time, then please allow 3 working days before contacting us - as they are likely on their way to you separately!
If you have an enquiry about shipping please contact us.
Do you ship outside of the UK?
Please have a look at our international stockists page or
contact us and we will provide you with your best delivery option. Please be aware that due to the volumetric size of the HOTBIN delivery can be expensive.
Can my delivery be left safe?
Yes, a signature is not required upon delivery. If you are likely to be out when the delivery is made and wish to provide us with a ‘safe place’ or a ‘deliver to neighbour’ option, we can pass this information onto our couriers DPD Local.
Instructions can be left during order checkout. Orders with specific delivery instructions (eg. 'leave round back') are left at the customers own risk.
Goods damaged on delivery?
HOTBINs are shipped in durable, heavy duty corrugated boxes to ensure that your product arrives in excellent condition.
Should you notice damage after the delivery has been signed for (or left safe), please contact us on 0808 168 8499 or info@hotbincomposting.com and we will rectify this for you.
Please ensure all original packaging is with the product.
If you change your mind and want to return your HOTBIN act fast and take a look at our Returns Policy.