Aerobin is a revolutionary home and garden waste containment system which allows households to effectively recycle organics at home, which assists in conserving the environment.

Using an Aerobin helps the average household to divert 50% of waste away from landfills, and into compost. Aerobin composts aerobically, a decomposition process which does not give off potent, dangerous, greenhouse gases that occur when organic waste is decomposed anaerobically in landfills. This means that by composting in an Aerobin, you are able to decrease your carbon footprint. The organic compost and diluted leachate produced by the Aerobin can be used as a natural soil conditioner in gardens. Using compost also helps reduce water usage in the same way as putting mulch on your garden.

Aerobin was invented and designed in Australia, which experiences varying climates, from blazing heat in summer to freezing cold in winter. However, the Aerobin has been designed to function in all climates, even in winter, by incorporating integrated thermal insulation into its double-skinned walls and lid.

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

No meat, because Aerobin operates on the basis of aerobic decomposition, and meat or food that is cooked or processed will not decompose aerobically. Citrus and Onions are fine, both will compost faster if roughly chopped before placing it into the Aerobin.

Aerobin will create the first compost in about twelve weeks from the time organic waste is first added to the bin; however, a continuous cycle of feeding waste from the top and taking compost out of the bottom occurs continuously.

Leachate is the collected moisture that is drained from the compost as it decomposes, and is collected in a leachate tank contained at the base of your Aerobin. Compost is like a sponge, and as its volume decreases, it cannot 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. Leachate however must never be used in a spray as airborne particles can cause respiratory problems. Please observe appropriate handling precautions.

Access panels are provided at the bottom of the bin on both sides. Lift the panel vertically, using the handle, to unlock, then pull the unlocked panel outwards and away from the bin. When replacing the panel, first push it in, then downward firmly. A slight click will be felt as the panel locks, which prevents unwanted entry by pets or vermin.

In most jurisdictions it is illegal to put carnivore (meat eating animal) faeces in the Aerobin. However, herbivore (grass/plant eating animal manure such as, horse, cattle, goat, sheep, poultry manure etc) can be included. Remember that all animal faeces may carry harmful pathogens, as may all finished compost, and appropriate precautions should be always be observed when handling. See the instruction leaflet accompanying your new Aerobin for appropriate handling precautions.

Aerobin does not need worms to operate and will break down organic waste material without them. However, worms are good for all composting and the small holes in the bottom of the Aerobin may allow worms to enter.

Worms may die if placed at the top of the bin due to the high temperatures that may occur from aerobic composting, however, worms should survive and thrive at the bottom of the bin and will greatly enhance the composting process. One benefit of the Aerobin is that you do not need to look after the worms or worry about leaving them alone when you go on holidays.