Home composting
Rubbish, recycling and food waste collections over the Bank Holiday week will be a day later than normal:
- Monday 25 May - Tuesday 26 May
- Tuesday 26 May - Wednesday 27 May
- Wednesday 27 May - Thursday 28 May
- Thursday 28 May - Friday 29 May
- Friday 29 May - Saturday 30 May
Please make sure your bins are out for collection on your revised collection day.
Normal service will resume the week beginning Monday 1 June.
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.