Composting
Why compost?
Composting turns your kitchen and garden waste into something useful for your garden. It helps your soil and plants to grow better.
It also helps the environment. About 40% of what we throw away at home can be composted. This means less waste goes to landfill.
To learn more, visit the Recycle Now website.
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How do I compost?
- Choose a good spot
Put your compost bin on bare soil. This helps insects get in and break down the waste. - Add the right mix
Use a mix of “green” and “brown” waste: - Greens – soft and wet, like grass cuttings, tea bags and fruit peelings.
- Browns – dry and tough, like twigs, paper and cardboard.
- Keep it moist
Your compost should feel damp, like a wrung-out sponge. - If it’s too dry, add water or more greens.
- If it’s too wet, add more browns.
- Wait 6 to 9 months
Compost is ready when it’s dark and smells earthy. You can use it on flower beds, borders, pots or lawns.
What you can compost
Greens
- Grass cuttings
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Old flowers
- Bedding plants
Browns
- Garden prunings
- Leaves
- Twigs
- Egg shells
- Cardboard or paper
What not to compost
Do not compost:
- Cooked food
- Meat or fish
- Dairy products
- Dog or cat waste
- Nappies or sanitary products