Countywide Composting Promotion

As part of County Durham's initiative to encourage recycling, residents are being offered the opportunity to try out home composters at massively discounted prices!

We have encouraged nearly 40,000 residents to start home composting, making a significant reduction in the amount of organic waste sent to landfill, but there is still more that can be done. Composting is for everyone - not just for gardeners, just give it a try you'll be surprised how easy it is!

220 litre bins are available for £17.00 (SRP £27.99)

330 litre bins (about the size of a small wheelie bin) are available at £20.00 (SRP £37.99)

There is a limit of 2 bins per household.

You can also buy a 7 litre kitchen caddy for only £4.00 when you by a compost bin (one kitchen caddy per household, whilst stocks last)

The scheme is taking place thanks to a partnership between the County Council and WRAP - the Waste & Resources Action programme - a government-funded initiative to promote recycling.

We have around 27,000 households in the County currently composting their organic waste and they are all enjoying great plant food for their gardens

Composting also cuts down on bills at the garden centre, as the compost people make is absolutely free.

Around 30 per cent of household waste is organic and can be composted, including dead flowers, leaves, grass cuttings, raw fruit and vegetables.

Home composting will help people make a valuable contribution to improving the environment by reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and provide them with free, nutrient-rich compost for a blooming garden.

Residents can order their compost bin by calling 0845 0770757, visiting Recycle Now - Compost at Home or downloading the order form and posting it to:

WRAP (Durham) Campaign
Freepost
LS6334
Leeds
LS14 1YY

Bins come with free delivery as well as a free guide to information and advice.

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Composting Leaflet 2008.pdf

For advice on home composting please visit Recycle Now - Compost at Home or contact the Waste Management Section on 0191 3835674. Alternatively, why not find out about starting a local composting scheme.

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