Around two thirds of the rubbish you throw away could be
composted, which will help your garden and the
environment.
National composting week runs from May 3 - 10 and we will
be running
various
events throughout the district where you can come and find out
more about composting.
We are also running
a Bin
it to win it! competition where you could win £100 worth
of garden vouchers if you buy a compost bin.
By putting kitchen and garden waste into
a compost
bin or garden heap you can produce a nutritious all-in-one
plant food, soil conditioner and mulch for your:
garden
allotment
window box, or,
potted plants.
This section has details of how to
get started, buying
a compost bin,
what you should put in it,
top tips, wormeries,
composting cooked food waste and advice on
how to make the best compost and
what to do once you have created compost.
Composting saves waste from being put into landfill and cuts
down the need to buy fertilisers and peat-based products.
This is good for the environment, as most commercial
compost comes from peat bogs which support rare plants
and animals, but it also saves you money when
you make your own compost.
You could also download our
how to be a rotter leaflet which is
full of useful tips on home composting.
For more information contact
Streets and Open
Spaces.