FAQ Regarding Dostbin device:
🌱 DOSTBin & Composting Basics
Composting is the process of breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil through natural decomposition.
The capacity of the bin is 1.5 ft width x 2 ft breadth x 2.5 ft height.
It can be kept in the kitchen, balcony, or any ventilated area with easy access to dispose of daily wet waste.
Food scraps, fruits, vegetable peels, leftover food.
It produces compost and liquid fertilizer (leachate).
DOSTBin is designed to maintain proper moisture and aerobic conditions during composting. Remix Powder, cocopeat powder, and Activated Charcoal help control odour and maintain a hygienic composting process, leaving only an earthy smell. Only organic waste should be added to the bin.
DOSTBin is designed as an easy-to-use solution for processing organic waste on-site. Unlike power-intensive electric composters, DOSTBin is designed to be energy efficient and suitable for daily use. For bulk organic waste, DOSTBin also provides solutions for apartments, hotels, offices, and institutions.
DOSTBin’s automatic models use very little electricity compared with power-intensive electric composters. The Premium model uses less than 5 units of electricity per month, while the larger Twin Composter uses approximately 10 units per month.
DOSTBin is designed to be easy to use and maintain. The Popular model requires light maintenance, including turning the handle for about 2 minutes daily, while the Premium model is fully motorized and automates its aeration cycles. Necessary maintenance supplies typically cost around ₹100–₹200 per month.
DOSTBin is designed for homes, institutions, and communities. It is energy efficient and designed for easy daily use, making it suitable for regular organic-waste composting.
🏷️ DOSTBin Models
DOSTBin comes in Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic models. The product range includes solutions such as DOSTBin Popular and DOSTBin Premium, along with larger solutions for bulk waste management.
DOSTBin Popular is a simple, low-cost composting solution designed for homes and users who are comfortable with light maintenance. It is a manual model that requires turning the handle for approximately 2 minutes daily.
DOSTBin Premium is a fully automatic and motorized composting model. It is app-enabled and automates aeration cycles, making the composting process easier with minimal manual effort.
DOSTBin Premium produces compost approximately every 10 days.
DOSTBin is available in Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic variants. The Manual model requires more user involvement, while the automatic models reduce manual effort through automated operation. DOSTBin Premium is a fully motorized, app-enabled model with automated aeration cycles.
DOSTBin Mini is a compact, fully automatic home composting machine designed for small and nuclear families. It uses the same patented multi-stage aerobic composting technology as DOSTBin Premium, with a space-saving design suitable for apartments and compact homes.
Both models use the same core composting technology and automated aeration process. DOSTBin Mini has a 40-litre capacity and is designed for households with fewer than 10 members. It occupies approximately 1 ft × 1.5 ft of floor space and is 2 ft tall, making it more compact than DOSTBin Premium.
DOSTBin Mini (Premium Home) is priced at ₹28,000.
DOSTBin Mini is designed for nuclear families and households with fewer than 10 members, depending on their daily kitchen wet waste generation.
You can add vegetable and fruit peels, cooked food leftovers, tea leaves, coffee grounds, garden leaves and other small organic scraps. Add a handful of cocopeat or bio-accelerator medium along with the wet waste.
Avoid adding meat, bones, excessive dairy, deep-frying oil, heavy gravies, hard seeds, coconut shells, plastics, metals and other inorganic materials.
DOSTBin Mini uses a microcontroller-based Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to manage its automated aeration cycles. Once you add kitchen waste and the required composting medium, the system periodically aerates the mixture to support aerobic decomposition with minimal manual intervention.
The controlled aeration process helps maintain aerobic conditions and minimise unpleasant odours. It also helps reduce the attraction of fruit flies and other pests when the machine is used correctly.
DOSTBin Mini produces two useful outputs:
Solid Organic Compost: Collected through a removable extraction tray at the bottom of the machine.
Liquid Bio-Fertilizer: Collected through a dedicated leachate channel. Dilute it with water in a 1:15 ratio before using it for potted plants.
DOSTBin Mini is designed for low power consumption, using less than 4–5 units of electricity per month.
DOSTBin Mini can be placed in indoor kitchens, under counters, utility balconies or covered terraces. It requires a standard 5A electrical socket.
⚙️ 2. Product, Installation & Usage
If we take 10 kg as an example, we will get 20% of the 10 kg, i.e. 2kg will be produced.
If we take 10kg as an example, we would get 2 – 3 litres of leachate (liquid fertilizer).
If you don’t want to use the fertilizer to your plants, you can connect to your drainage pipe
Dostbin Basic – Requires manual mixing and maintenance, Mixing / Aeration Handles will be provided. Dostbin Popular – Manual Shredder and, Mixing / Aeration Handle will be provided. Dostbin Automatic – Fully Automatic (sensor based), Motorized Shredder and Mixer.
No expert is required for installation. DOSTBIN is designed for easy setup and comes with a comprehensive user manual.
Dostbin Basic: Needs to be placed in a well-ventilated area, such as a kitchen, utility area, balcony, or backyard. Requires easy access for daily disposal of wet waste. No electrical supply needed. Ensure there’s enough space to comfortably operate the mixing/aeration handles. Drainage outlet
Dostbin Popular: Should be placed in a well-ventilated area like a kitchen, balcony, or backyard. Requires easy access for daily disposal of wet waste. No electrical supply needed. Ensure there’s enough space to comfortably operate the manual shredder and mixing/aeration handles.
Dostbin Automatic: Needs to be placed in a well-ventilated area with easy access for daily disposal of wet waste. Requires an electrical outlet to power the motorized shredder and mixer. Ensure there’s enough space to accommodate the bin and allow for easy operation of its automatic features.
Add waste daily: Dispose of your kitchen scraps, fruits, vegetable peels, and leftover food into Dostbin. 2) Dostbin Basic – use the provided handles to mix the waste regularly Dostbin Popular – use the provided handles to shred and mix the waste regularly Dostbin Automatic – Fully Automatic 3) Collect compost: You can start collecting the nutrient-rich compost from the bottom compartment.
Cocopeat powder and Remix Powder are used during the composting process to help control odour and maintain a hygienic, no-odor composting environment.
Yes. DOSTBin is designed to support homes, institutions, and communities. Apartments, hotels, offices, and institutions can use DOSTBin solutions to process their bulk organic waste on-site.
Bulk waste generators are places such as apartments, hotels, offices, and institutions that generate large quantities of organic waste. DOSTBin provides solutions that enable these users to process their organic waste on-site instead of depending entirely on external waste handling.
Electric composters can be power-intensive and maintenance-heavy. DOSTBin is designed to be energy efficient and easy to use daily. Its automatic models also consume relatively little electricity—for example, the Premium model uses less than 5 units per month.
📱 3. Mobile Application & Refills
Monitor composting process in real-time. Receive notifications for mixing/shredding. Track compost production and manage your composting schedule. Access customer support and troubleshooting guides. Order refills directly through the app.
Even without the Automatic variant, the mobile application provides valuable functions such as: Notifications for manual mixing/aeration schedules. Tips and guidelines for optimal composting. Customer support and troubleshooting. Easy ordering of refill packs. Tracking of compost production and progress.
Refills are generally required every 2-3 months, depending on the amount of waste you generate.
Refills can be ordered directly through the Dostbin mobile application or from our official website.
🔧 4. Maintenance, Service & Support
The produced compost can be used in your home garden, potted plants, or lawn to enrich the soil. If you do not wish to use it personally, you can avail for our compost buy-back option, where we collect the compost and supply it to local farmers, contributing to sustainable agriculture.
2. A detailed user manual and access to our mobile application for ongoing support.
3. Regular updates and maintenance tips.
Check the user manual or the troubleshooting section of our mobile app for immediate solutions. Contact our customer support team through the mobile app or our website for further assistance. If the issue persists, our service team will arrange for a technician to visit and resolve the problem.
We are here to assist you! You can reach our customer support team by email at info@dostbin.com or by phone, which you can find on our contact us page. Our dedicated team is available during business hours to answer your questions and provide any necessary assistance.
🛒 5. Orders, Payments & Policies
We aim to ship orders within 10-12 business days. Delivery times vary depending on your location and the shipping method chosen during checkout. You can find estimated delivery times on our shipping information page.
We accept major debit & credit cards, such as Visa & Mastercard. Additionally, we offer alternative payment options like UPI and COD(Cash on delivery) for your convenience and security.
We have a customer-friendly return policy. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can reach out to us any time. The item should be in its original condition with all tags attached. Please refer to our returns and exchanges page for more information on the process.
Yes, we periodically offer discounts and promotions to provide our customers with the best value for their purchases. To stay updated on our latest deals, promotions, and exclusive offers, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter or following our social media channels.
For any other queries and FAQ feel free to write to us at info@dostbin.com
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Dostbin Mini
Both Dostbin Mini and Dostbin Premium are automatic composting solutions.
Composting FAQs
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Composting Basics
Busting the Biggest Composting Myths
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Composting smells bad
Composting smells bad
This is a common myth. With DOSTBin's composting system, there is no bad smell because the bin is scientifically designed to maintain proper airflow and moisture balance.
When waste is composted correctly using DOSTBin, it produces only an earthy smell, not a foul one. The technology helps prevent rotting and keeps the process hygienic.
Waste segregation takes too much effort
Waste segregation takes too much effort
Waste segregation is actually very simple with DOSTBin. Users only need to separate wet and dry waste, which takes just a few seconds.
DOSTBin provides easy guidance and a user-friendly system that makes segregation a daily habit rather than a burden. Over time, it can reduce waste handling problems.
My waste cannot change the city
My waste cannot change the city
Every small action matters. When one household uses DOSTBin, it reduces landfill waste and methane emissions.
When thousands of households do the same, it can create a significant positive impact on the city's cleanliness and environment.
DOSTBin connects individual efforts to a larger sustainable waste-management system.