Is a compost bin the right system for you?
Compost bins are just one way to manage organic waste. Depending on the type of waste you generate, available space, time, and desired outcomes, alternatives such as council collection, wormeries, or other systems may be more suitable. This guide helps you decide whether a compost bin is the right starting point — or whether another option makes more sense.
What is composting?
Composting is the controlled breakdown of organic materials by microbes. In practice, how it behaves depends on temperature, airflow, moisture, and time — which is why bins matter.
👉 Read: Ambient composting / Hot composting
Why do compost bins behave differently?
Bins don’t change the biology — they change the conditions. Enclosure, insulation, airflow, and volume determine whether compost stays at ambient temperature or supports hotter, faster regimes.
👉 Read: Hot composting / Ambient composting