The HOTBIN Composter is a high-performance, insulated compost bin designed to compost a wider variety of materials—and do it faster—thanks to its elevated temperatures. But even with its heat advantage, many people still wonder: What can you safely put in it?
Let’s clear up the confusion, bust some myths, and show you just how versatile your HOTBIN can be.
✅ YES! You Can Compost These in a HOTBIN
HOTBIN’s higher temperatures allow you to compost things that normally wouldn’t break down well in cooler bins:
- Fruit & Vegetable Scraps (peels, cores, leftovers)
- Cooked Food Scraps (pasta, rice, bread, small amounts of leftovers)
- Meat, Fish & Small Bones (unlike traditional bins!)
- Eggshells
- Dairy Scraps (small amounts of cheese, yogurt)
- Coffee Grounds & Filters
- Tea Bags (check for plastic-free bags)
- Grass Clippings & Garden Waste
- Shredded Paper & Cardboard (no glossy or plastic coatings)
- Pet Poo (view table)
- Weeds & Diseased Plants (HOTBIN temperatures kill most pathogens & seeds)
👉 MYTH BUSTED: “You can’t compost meat or cooked food.” With HOTBIN’s high temps, you can compost these materials without attracting pests or creating odors.
⚠️ Caution: Compost in Moderation or With Prep
Some materials can be composted, but benefit from smaller quantities or preparation for faster breakdown:
- View this video on Composting Faster by Chopping Up your Waste
🚫 Not Recommended for HOTBIN
Even with higher heat, some things are better left out:
- Large Quantities of Liquids or Oils (excess moisture slows composting)
- Non-Compostable Plastics or Coated Papers
- Non-Biodegradable Items (glass, metal, plastic)
- Ashes from Treated or Painted Wood
👉 MYTH BUSTED: “HOTBIN can compost anything organic.” It’s powerful, but not a magic box—some things are just non-compostable or harmful.
The Key to HOTBIN Success: Feed It Right!
Because HOTBIN runs hot, it needs a mix of greens (food waste, grass) and browns (cardboard, shredded paper, sawdust) to stay aerated and balanced. Adding bulking agent (wood chips, shredded branches) helps keep airflow channels open for faster, odor-free composting.
To conclude - With HOTBIN, composting is easier, faster, and more versatile than ever.
By knowing what you can (and can’t) compost, you’ll turn more of your everyday waste into rich, usable compost—and keep it simple, clean, and odor-free. In other words, HOTBIN takes the guesswork out of composting—add more, compost faster, waste less.
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