Home composting
This means throwing into a compost bin rather than a rubbish bin all the things that are biodegradable and will rot down - fruit and vegetable peelings, dead cut flowers, crushed eggshells, used tea bags, paper and cardboard are all things that can be composted.
Why make your own compost?
- More than half of everything we throw away can be composted - so it is DIY recycling at its best!
- It is easy and can be creative and fun.
- Modern compost bins mean making compost is hygienic and there are no nasty smells.
- You’ll be saving money as there is no need to buy compost and you can give your neighbours/local allotments any compost you don’t need.
- You’ll be helping to save our peat bogs, which are home to rare and endangered wildlife, by not buying commercial compost. Much of this contains peat, which has been stripped out of peat bogs.
Guide to composting
For answers to your compost questions, click on the links opposite. If you are unable to find the answer, contact the compost team at the Trust and they will be happy to help. See contact details below.
Food Waste Digesters
In an effort to provide householders in Wiltshire with the opportunity to manage their food waste and avoid sending it to landfill, Wiltshire Council have teamed up with Green Cone to offer food waste digesters at subsidised price. (This offer does not apply to residents of Swindon).
Two different food waste digesters area available which take ALL cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit. Click here for more information and to order
Contact the compost team
If you are unable to find the answer to your compost query please contact the compost team, which will be happy to help. Either email us by using the email box below or telephone Sara or John on (01380) 725670. Or, if you live in Swindon, call Kate on 07876 301617.
Alternatively, contact your nearest Compost Ambassador who can help you get started, answer any compost queries you may have or even visit your garden if necessary.