Home composting
Turn your kitchen and garden waste into free, nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Composting is easy, low-cost and good for the environment.
Why compost?
- Composting reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill
- It saves you money on shop-bought compost
- It improves soil health and promotes healthier plants
- It helps avoid peat-based composts that damage natural habitats
How to compost at home
You can compost most garden waste and some food waste at home. All you need is a compost bin or heap in your garden.
What to compost
- fruit and vegetable peelings
- tea bags and coffee grounds
- grass cuttings and leaves
- cardboard and shredded paper
- garden prunings and twigs
What to avoid composting
- cooked food
- meat or dairy products
- pet waste
- glossy paper or magazines
Get started
These guides can help you set up and manage your compost: