Composting

Compost Bins

Zero Waste Scotland's subsidised compost bin offer ended in January 2011, so if you are looking to buy a compost bin a good place to start would be your local garden centre. Alternatively compost bins are available on many online sites such as:

Original Organics W: www.originalorganics.co.uk

Greenfingers W: www.greenfingers.com

Recycle Works W: www.recycleworks.co.uk

Or build a compost bin!

Ask Organic A fact sheet on how you can construct your own compost box (New Zealand Box) easily and quickly. W: http://www.askorganic.co.uk/newzealandbox.pdf

RRFB A page from Nova Scotia with tips on many different kinds of bin you can make yourself using chicken wire, pallets, scrap wood etc. W: http://www.rrfb.com/pages/compost/Complan.html

Wye Cycle Make your own compost bin out of old tyres. For a DIY leaflet and details contact: T: 01233 813 298

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Those living in the Scottish Borders can receive a free compost bin if they live in an area that does not receive the garden waste kerbside collection:

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Local Composting Initiatives

ASK Organic

Occasionally run courses on composting funded by the Scottish Borders Council at Woodside Walled Garden near Jedburgh. Provide free composting and gardening advice on Thursdays 10am-4pm at composting corner at Woodside Walled Garden. Check website for regular updates:

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Colinton Community Compost

Advice on home composting available. Visits by appointment welcome.

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Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer Project

Get free advice on home composting in Edinburgh and the Lothians from your local volunteer. They can also visit your compost bin or heap to offer practical advice on producing good quality compost.

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General Composting Information

Changeworks Composting Webpage

W: www.changeworks.org.uk (Click on Householders then Home Composting)

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Community Composting Network

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Garden Organic (HDRA)

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Great Green Systems

Food waste digester suppliers.

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Waste Aware Scotland

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Wiggly Wigglers

Wormery suppliers.