Find a shady spot

• Choose a sheltered, full all-day shade spot for the Hungry Bin 
• The ideal temperature is between 60-85°F (15-25°C). Avoid temperature extremes, prolonged conditions over 90-95°F (32°C) may kill the worms. 
• The bin can be kept on a balcony, garage or in a basement if you don’t have a yard. 
• If the bin is outdoors in winter, make sure it is not subjected to freezing conditions for extended periods of time.

Fill your bin

• Place bedding material into the Hungry Bin (Fully composted soil or Coconut Coir). 
• Add at least 80 Litres (98 US dry quarts) of bedding into the bin (3/4 Full). 
• Bedding material is roughly the equivalent of two medium bags of compost soil mix. 
• Moisten bedding until it is as wet as a wrung-out sponge.

Add your worms

• Start with a minimum of 1 lb. (1000 worms) to start your bin. 
• The more worms you start with the faster the bin will reach maximum efficiency, consider 2 lb. (2000 worms) to start your bin.
• Add worms to the surface of the bedding and cover with approximately 3/4 inch (20mm) of food scraps (preferably finely chopped).
• A full population is approximately 16,000 worms, or 6.5 lbs. of adult worms.