Composting

Composting makes waste useful

Composting uses the natural process of decomposition to convert organic waste matter into a nutrient-rich soil you can use on your garden. 

About half of household garbage is made up of food and garden waste. Start composting and you'll immediately notice a significant reduction in the amount of rubbish in your bin.

Compost containers and heaps

Home composting containers you can buy or make include:

• plastic bins with ventilation holes or slits
• plastic bins without ventilation
• metal drums with holes punched in the side and the base removed
• rotating drum units (tumblers)
• enclosures made from timber (planks or sleepers), bricks, or chicken wire.

Composting guide

The composting guide download (see below) gives comprehensive instructions on building and maintaining a compost heap.