HOME COMPOSTING
Composting is a great way to reduce the waste you send to landfill and improve your garden
For more information on home composting and the answers to your most frequently asked composting questions, read our guide:
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Home composting and the composting process |
The DOs and DON'Ts of composting
Still unsure exactly what you should compost and what you should leave out? Read our handy guide:
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Find out what to put into your compost bin |
Need support? Expert advice is at hand
Changeworks' Zero Waste Scotland Volunteers are here to help. We give free, friendly advice on composting to residents throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. We can even visit your home and give your compost bin a health check.
For more information see our Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer page or contact us using the details at the bottom of the page.
How to spread the word in your community
The Changeworks’ Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer project is looking for enthusiastic composters to volunteer in the Edinburgh and Lothian’s area. See our Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer page for more information.
Ready to buy a compost bin?
Zero Waste Scotland’s subsidised compost bin offer ended in January 2011, so if you are looking for a bin a good place to start may be your local garden centre. Alternatively here are some good websites to check out::
Other useful links:
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Wormery, Bokashi and Food Waste Digester Information Sheet |
Composting Tutorial - A clear and information-packed tutorial, containing information on all aspects of composting.
Build your own composter - A page from Nova Scotia with tips on many different kinds of bin you can make using chicken wire, pallets, scrap wood…
| The City of Edinburgh Council’s garden waste collection service | T: 0131 529 3030 E: wae@edinburgh.gov.uk |
Contact us:
T: 0131 555 4010
E: zerowastevolunteers@changeworks.org.uk
