Hotbin Mini Composter Review

The hotbin mini makes it as one of the best compost bins around. You cannot have a list of best composters without having the award-winning hotbin.

The hotbin mini is a fantastic piece of work and none of its competitors are even close to it yet.

Hotbin Mini Composter

Best Hot Compost Bin

Design – 4.2
Ease of Use – 5

Compost Quality – 5
Value for Money – 3.8

Overall Rating: 4.5

All ratings out of 5

Pros

Takes materials that cannot go into a regular compost bin
2.5kg or 5 litres of waste per week

Leachate Collection System
Fast composting

Cons

Expensive

Leachate drain very close to the ground
Small (larger ones are available)

Hotbin Mini Hot Composter – Available at Amazon

Is the Hotbin Mini Composter any Good?

The hotbin mini hot compost bin is excellent. It processes waste much faster than other similar units. This composter is also an award-winning product, winning the Chelsea Flower Show Product of the year in 2019 – no products have emerged since that are as good.

Does the Hotbin Mini Composter Need any Maintenance?

This hot composter does not require any maintenance at all. There is no need to turn or agitate the materials to introduce air.

There is no need to cover or worry about the weather in your area, this works well in full sun or shade.

Is the Hotbin Mini Composter Well Made?

Comparing this product with other comparable items that we tested, this stood out a long way. Everything fits together very well.

The only downside is that the leachate collector is very low to the ground. This is easily remedied by raising this composter off the ground a bit on some slabs or blocks etc.

Is the Hotbin Mini Composter Worth It?

I won’t lie, this is an expensive composter and if you are not going to use it to its potential, it probably won’t be worth it.

If, however, you have a lot of waste and use a good amount of compost, this is a great addition to the garden.

Does the Hotbin Mini Composter Need any Extras?

The hotbin mini composter does not require any extras for it to work. You may want to raise it off the ground a little to make access a little easier. Lifting it also means that you can get to the leachate drain without having to use a very small container.

If you plant to lift it, you may have to repurpose something from the garden or buy something suitable for your needs.

Does the Hotbin Mini Composter Work?

Yes, the hotbin composter certainly works and works well. It does what it says on the tin and produces great compost very quickly.

Conclusion

If you have the money to invest or have a good amount of waste to recycle, the hotbin mini composter is a great addition to the garden.

The only negative point is the pricing, but you get what you pay for.

If the Lacewing XL doesn’t take your fancy, you can check out the other best composters available.

About Me

Hi, I’m Trev and I’ve been growing things since I can remember. When I was younger, I grew up on a farm, so I have always been around plants and animals. After studying horticulture at university, I decided to start my own nursery which I have run now for 25 years. In my spare time, I run this website – which is a resource for people who want to learn more about their gardens.