Aerobin is the revolutionary home and garden composter that allows households to effectively recycle organics at home for the first time, helping to save the environment.

Using an Aerobin helps the average household divert 50% of their waste away from landfill and into compost. Aerobin composts aerobically, a decomposition process that doesn't give off the potent, dangerous greenhouse gases that occur when organic waste decomposes anaerobically in landfill. This means composting in an Aerobin reduces your household carbon emissions. The organic compost and diluted leachate produced can be used as a natural soil conditioner in the garden, and using compost also helps save water in the same way as mulching your garden.

No. Aerobin works on the natural effect of micro-organic aerobic decomposition and needs nothing other than the addition of your organic kitchen and garden waste.

Micro-organisms exist everywhere around us, in the air, in the home and garden, so they'll already be in the Aerobin as well as on any organic material you add. You can increase the micro-organic content by adding a small amount of blood and bone or manure, but it isn't essential.

It's not necessary. In fact, to prolong the life of the plastic materials, your Aerobin should be placed in shade or partial shade. The heat inside comes from micro-organisms breaking down the organics, not from the sun. The integral insulation keeps that heat inside, even in cool climates.

Four key factors: airflow, temperature, moisture, and the organic material added to the bin. Aerobin looks after three of the four factors itself. The fourth, adding organic waste regularly, is up to you.

Because of the patented aeration core, Aerobin consistently maintains temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Celsius when composting freshly added materials. Because it recycles moisture and doesn't let it escape, moisture levels are better maintained, promoting faster composting. University tests have shown Aerobin maintains moisture content between 50-60% RH; levels below 30% constitute a health and safety risk due to the possibility of fungal spores and micro-organisms becoming airborne.

Aerobin uses a natural process of aerobic decomposition, which naturally produces temperatures of up to 70 degrees, provided enough organic waste, oxygen and moisture are present within the system.

Aerobin has a static lung that is designed to allow passive ventilation throughout the whole composting mass, so no turning or churning is required.

Aerobin will take home and garden organic waste: vegetable peelings, food scraps, soft green garden prunings, lawn clippings, newspaper, leaves and so on. See "What can go in the bin?" on the instruction leaflet accompanying each new Aerobin for more details.

No meat, because Aerobin operates on aerobic decomposition, and cooked or processed food will not decompose aerobically. Citrus and onions are fine, both will compost faster if roughly chopped before adding them.

Aerobin's aerobic process minimises odour compared to the anaerobic process in landfill. However, even aerobically, dairy products can give off an unpleasant smell when decomposing, so it's best to avoid them, or only use them where the smell won't be a problem.

Unfortunately, due to the inks and paper used, magazines aren't recommended unless specifically marked as biodegradable.

Yes, provided the ashes are cold, hot ash will damage the plastic and void the guarantee. Too much ash will also slow down composting, so add it sparingly, interspersed with vegetable matter.

Aerobin is ideal for composting lawn clippings as well as all green garden and kitchen waste. Lawn clippings should be thoroughly mixed with some brown material (sawdust, other brown garden waste).

In most jurisdictions it's illegal to put carnivore (meat-eating animal) faeces in the Aerobin. Herbivore manure (horse, cattle, goat, sheep, poultry, etc.) can be included. Remember that all animal faeces, and finished compost, may carry pathogens, so always observe appropriate handling precautions as outlined on the instruction leaflet.

Yes, Aerobin will break down all organic waste, including newspaper and cardboard. These should be screwed up or, preferably, shredded first. If adding a lot of newspaper at once without any moist vegetable or plant matter, sprinkle on just enough water to dampen it thoroughly.

Aerobin will create its first compost in about twelve weeks from when material is first added. After that, it's a continuous cycle, feeding from the top and taking compost out of the bottom, all year round.

Access panels are provided at the bottom of the bin on both sides. Lift the panel vertically, using the handle, to unlock it, then pull the unlocked panel outwards and away from the bin. When replacing it, push it in first, then downward firmly, until you feel a slight click as it locks, which prevents pets or vermin getting in.

Aerobin doesn't actually need worms to operate and will break down waste without them. However, worms are good for composting in general, and the small holes in the bottom of the Aerobin may allow them to enter naturally.

Worms may die if placed at the top of the bin due to the high temperatures that can occur with aerobic composting. However, they should survive and thrive at the bottom of the bin and will greatly enhance the composting process. You don't need to look after the worms or worry about leaving them when you go on holiday.

Leachate is the moisture that drains from the compost as it decomposes, collected in a leachate tank in the base of your Aerobin. Compost is like a sponge, and as its mass reduces, it can't hold all the moisture it originally held. Leachate can be a rich source of micro-organisms and mineral nutrients for your garden.

Leachate can be drained directly onto the garden or watered onto flower beds via a watering can. It must never be used in a spray, as airborne particles could cause respiratory problems, so always observe appropriate handling precautions.

Aerobin has a 15-litre leachate tank underneath, built into the design of the bin.

It depends on the moisture level of the materials you add. With average moisture content and a balanced mix of wet and dry materials, you might expect the tank to take two to three months to fill. It will fill faster if you add more kitchen waste, which contains more moisture than newspaper or garden leaves.

Connect a piece of half-inch garden hose to the outlet at one corner of the base, and lead the other end downhill into a low, flat dish or watering can. Rotate the external outlet housing until the leachate flows, then rotate back to stop it. Always follow the safe handling guidelines in your instruction leaflet, as leachate contains micro-organisms.

Some sludge, residue from small particles of organic material, may build up over time. The tank can be flushed once or twice a year by attaching a hose to the outlet and letting water flow through for a few minutes.

Aerobin can be located on any flat surface. If placed on a brick base, make sure the whole base of the Aerobin is supported, not just the perimeter, a full Aerobin can weigh up to 400kg.

Aerobin comes in two sizes for two different homes. The 200L is Ideal for couples or families producing weekly kitchen and minimal garden waste. The 400L Ideal for avid gardeners and families producing weekly kitchen and garden waste

Aerobin will take up to 400kg of organic waste at one time, but the process is continuous. Studies show it should cope with up to 3.2 tonnes of organic waste a year, far more than the average household produces.

Aerobin's aerobic process needs plenty of airflow, and if kept indoors, a composting odour may be noticeable, so it should be kept outdoors.

Aerobin is designed to handle the organic kitchen and garden waste of an average household with a garden. More bins may be needed for larger families, strata titles, or larger gardens and properties.

Aerobin is designed to be child-proof and locks together so children and pets can't take it apart and spill the compost, so the initial location should be chosen carefully. However, when emptied, the bin weighs only 26kg and should be quite easy to relocate.

Aerobin is designed to be assembled easily by customers, though a service call can be arranged at a cost if you find it too difficult. Assembly should take about five minutes, remember to read the instructions before starting.

Aerobin is guaranteed for 3 years against manufacturing or material defects.

Aerobin has been tested against leading composters worldwide and performed the best, creating great compost measured to Rottegrad 4 standard (one step down from the top level) after just 13 weeks, with tests indicating Rottegrad 5 would be achieved given a little more time.

Aerobin is made of UV-stabilised plastic. Like similar products such as wheelie bins and milk crates made from the same material, it will last for years, though actual lifespan depends on factors including where it's situated.

Twice the price of one unit.

Aerobin is exceptionally resilient and shouldn't break unless mistreated. In the unfortunate event of a broken part, replacement parts can be provided at a charge, please get in touch.

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