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Home composting

Composting is a great alternative to using our garden waste subscription service. Find out how you can compost at home.
Missed bin collections Monday 12 January 2026

Due to sickness affecting our crews, we’ve been unable to complete some bin collections today. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and can assure you that our crews are working hard to catch up as quickly as possible.

You don’t need to report this - we know which streets are affected:

If your bin was due to be emptied and we haven’t reached your street yet, please leave it out for collection. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Why compost?

Composting food scraps helps to reduce the amount of waste sent with your household rubbish to the incinerator. It's also an easy way to transform both kitchen and garden waste into valuable, nutrient-rich food for your garden. Composting is also a low cost way to improve the soil in your garden. Find out more about the benefits of composting.

Buy a home compost a bin

You can order a compost bin for £10.

The bin is 220 litres, 90cm tall and 74cm in diameter.

Where to keep it

The best location for a compost bin is under shelter, in partial or full shade, to avoid extremes of temperature and moisture. To deter rats, make sure the bin's not up against a boundary wall or fence, and the lid is fitted securely.

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