Tips & Advice

No, unfortunately you cannot use sawdust to replace wood chips or paper. Wood chips are larger and thicker in structure, which creates space between the waste for proper air circulation....

Thanks to the heat produced by the bacteria, you can compost year-round with the HOTBIN. This means you can start making your own compost at any time of the year....

What does ‘too wet’ mean for hot composting? Your compost heap is too wet if there is more water in the waste than there is energy (calories/heat) available to evaporate...

Although you do not often encounter flies and maggots in the HOTBIN, it is possible to come across a few that have strayed inside. If this is the case, it...

Why do you need to keep the HOTBIN clean? Rodents and other pests are generally largely attracted to compost bins because they can smell a food source. By keeping the...

Harvesting compost from a HOTBIN (200) or HOTBIN Mini (100) Although harvesting compost from the HOTBIN is not a tidy job, we have collected a number of tips for you...

Understanding HOTBIN Compost: A visual and sensory guide Composting is essential for every gardening enthusiast, and understanding the characteristics of good compost is crucial. On this page, we dive into...

What to expect from your first batch of compost As soon as you are ready to harvest your first batch, don't be surprised if the compost needs some extra processing....

Should waste be chopped or shredded for optimal composting? This is not strictly necessary, but experience shows that reducing waste size contributes to a faster composting process and ensures a...

Things to consider before you go If you are going on holiday soon (lucky you), you might be wondering what will happen to your HOTBIN in the meantime. It is...

The short answer: yes! Because it is not necessary to add garden waste, the HOTBIN can also be used exclusively for kitchen waste. Note: some types of waste, such as...

Good airflow is the key to efficient hot composting. There are a number of important things you can do to maintain the compost heap and ensure that the bacteria have...