Composting
Over 30 per cent of household rubbish can be composted to provide a complete and natural food for your soil.
Buy a composter
You can compost at home from only £17, including free delivery. To help you compost even more of your kitchen waste, you can now buy a kitchen caddy for £4 with your order.
The following types of composter are available (see the application form below for more details):
- 220 litre compost converter: £17
- 330 litre compost converter: £20
- Komp (250 litre): £40
To order your composter call 0845 077 0757, visit the Recycle Now website, or download the application form (terms and conditions apply, please see the Recycle Now website):
What is composting?
Composting is a natural process carried out by various bacteria, insects and earthworms that are commonly found in gardens. These organisms multiply and feed on mixed organic waste, and turn it into rich dark compost. Heat is given off during the process, which destroys any harmful bacteria.
Why compost?
Making compost is one of the best ways to help protect the environment. About 30 per cent of household waste is made up of organic kitchen and garden waste and every year five million tonnes of this waste are buried in landfill sites in the UK.
Apart from taking up space, this waste can lead to the production of methane, a strong greenhouse gas, which contributes to climate change and can also cause water pollution.
Composting your organic waste stops it going to landfill and produces a valuable conditioner which when mixed with soil can improve both its fertility and structure. All that is needed to make compost is some organic waste, air, water and a little time.
Composting tips
For helpful advice about composting, visit the Recycle Now website.
Promoting composting in your local community
A new scheme called Master Composters trains volunteers to help members of their community to start composting at home, and support those who already do so.
Garden waste collection
Households also have the option to have their garden waste collected as part of the refuse/recycling scheme in each district. For more information on the garden waste collection service in your area contact your local district council.
