Compost bin sale proves a big hit

In March this year, Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council launched a new discount composting scheme for the two counties which allows residents to buy their own composting bin for as little as £12 including delivery. The scheme has proven a great success with over 2800 compost bins being purchased up until the end of July.
Residents have also been given the option of purchasing a second bin for half price which can work out at as little as £15.50 including delivery for two 220 litre bins. This year has also seen the introduction of the option of a green bin rather than the traditional black, which has proven very popular with around 60% of residents opting for green.

The full range of composting equipment, including wormeries, bokashi systems, larger compost bins and accessories such as kitchen caddies for storing food waste before it is transferred to the compost bin in one trip, are available at www.hw.getcomposting.com/

Councillor Anthony Blagg, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member for Waste and Sustainability, said: "There is so much that can be put into a compost bin, from vegetable peelings and salad leftovers from summer barbeques to garden waste and even cardboard and newspaper. A good mixture of these kinds of items will give a fantastic compost to give the garden a bit of a boost."

Residents can purchase their own compost bin simply by calling 0844 571 4444 or visiting www.hw.getcomposting.com/.