The hungry bin is a clean, simple and easy way to dispose of organic waste using compost worms. The hungry bin is designed to create an ideal living environment for compost worms. The worms convert the organic waste into worm castings and a nutrient-rich liquid, which are both high-quality fertilizers. It is easy to collect both the castings and liquid produced by the hungry bin.

The hungry bin can process up to 2kg (4lb) of organic waste per day. The waste is placed into the top of the bin, where the worms eat it as it softens and begins to decompose. The compost worms used in the bin are a different species from earthworms. Compost worms are surface feeders and prefer to live in organic material or mulch. They do not burrow into the soil like earthworms.

As the compost worms eat the waste in the bin, they convert it into worm castings. The castings are pushed down through the bin and compressed by the weight of fresh castings above them. The compressed castings are retained in the lower part of the bin, where they can be simply and easily removed when needed for use as plant food or soil conditioner. In normal operation, the castings will need to be removed from the bin once every two to six months.

Liquid drains down through the bin and passes through a filter housed in the floor, into the drip tray. This liquid is an ideal fertilizer. It is best to dilute the liquid with water before feeding it to plants, as it is very concentrated. A good dilution ratio is 1 part worm liquid to 10 parts water.

Please note for our customers in cold weather environments, it is recommended that the hungry bin be located indoors during the winter months in a mild, protected location such as an enclosed garage, basement or insulated shed. In summer months maximize the hungry bins productivity by ideally choosing a sheltered, shady spot – the ideal temperature is between 15-25 degrees Celsius (60-80 Fahrenheit). Avoid extremes of temperature, particularly full sun in summer, as temperatures over 35C (95F) may kill the worms. You can wheel your bin between different locations depending on the weather conditions or season. If the bin is outdoors in winter, make sure it is not subjected to freezing conditions for extended periods of time.

Purchase your Hungry Bin with a pound of compost worms with no additional shipping cost, but they will be shipped separately.

There are three options to choose from:

• Assorted Red Worms - 3-in-1 blend of super red worms: Eisenia fetida (Red Wigglers), Eisenia hortensis (European Nightcrawlers), and Perionyx excavatus (Indian Blues). Different species of worms will work on different layers of your Hungry Bin, resulting in a more efficient composting experience.
• Red Wigglers - best all around compost worms.
• European Nightcrawlers - great for composting and fishing.

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Free Shipping in Canada* for Your  Order of Hungry Bin!

*Currently unavailable for shipping to Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Hungry Bin will be shipped separately from the 1 LB worms purchased with Hungry Bin. Shipping fee will apply to additional items outside of Hungry Bin and Hungry Bin + 1 LB Worms bundle.