Available in various sizes, the HOTBIN is an insulated compost bin designed to reach temperatures of 40–60°C, making it possible to produce compost more quickly than traditional compost bins. You can keep track of the temperature with the handy thermometer enclosed in the lid
The enclosed design with built-in filter helps to manage odours, while insulating the contents making it easier to achieve higher temperatures. As well as garden waste (leaves, hedge and grass cuttings), you can add kitchen waste including leftover cooked food, vegetable peelings, eggshells, stale bread, fish, meat and small bones.
Pet bedding and manures, plus dog waste and some cat litters can also be processed when the bin runs hot over 40°C. At hot composting temperatures you'll see mulching-grade compost in around 30 days and rich, general-purpose, ready-to-use compost in 3 months. What can take 12–24 months in a cold heap takes just 13 weeks in a HOTBIN. There's no turning or tumbling, just feed little and often.
100L - Minimum weekly waste to stay hot = 2.5kg or 5ltrs = 1 small kitchen caddy
200L - Minimum weekly waste to stay hot = 5kg or 10ltrs = 2 small kitchen caddies
Made from expanded polypropylene to lock in the heat, the HOTBIN keeps composting even through the colder months.
100L = 1130 x 450 x 450 mm
200L = 1150 x 550 x 550 mm
For larger spaces, see the HOTBIN Mega range.
*Please note that HOTBIN return fees are up to £50 per parcel so ensure you measure and calculate the best option for your space.