All Cumbrian residents can currently buy a compost bin at a reduced price.
Or call the compost bin order line on 0845 077 0757.
Where can I get a kitchen caddy and/or compostable caddy liners?
When you order a compost bin it will be sent with an information pack containing details of where to order a kitchen caddy (to collect your kitchen scraps in) and compostable caddy liners.
Where can I get advice on making compost at home?
For information and advice on making compost at home, visit the Recycle Now home composting (external link) website or the Compost Guide website (external link). Alternatively, you can call Recycle Now's home composting Helpline on 0845 600 0323.
What happens inside my compost bin?
Compost is the end product of a complex process involving hundreds of different organisms such as fungi, worms and insects. To see a great animation of what goes on in your compost bin visit the Recycle Now home composting website (external link).
For more information, call Recyle Now's home composting Helpline on 0845 600 0323.
What is a wormery?
A wormery is an easy and efficient system of converting kitchen waste into nutrient rich compost through the natural action of worms. For further information visit: www.wigglywigglers.co.uk (external link) or call 01981 500391.
What is a Bokashi system?
The Bokashi System is a kitchen digester that breaks down your food waste using micro organisams and fermentation. The resulting material is full of nutrients and can be dug into your garden or used to accelerate the composting process in your compost bin. For further information visit: www.livingsoil.co.uk (external link) or write to Living Soil, 9 Summerfield Rd, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3DS.
What is a Green Cone?
The Green Cone was developed to deal with food waste that is unsuitable for putting in your home compost bin. It is an entirely natural, environmentally friendly product. For further details visit: www.greencone.com (external link) or call 020 7499 4344.
