Managing waste from your garden

Community composting

Community composting helps local groups manage waste and produce compost for shared gardens or growing projects.

It is a great way to:

  • reduce waste locally
  • support community growing initiatives
  • avoid buying expensive or peat-based compost

Start a community composting project

Zero Waste Scotland offers a step-by-step guide for communities and organisations:

Page last modified: 28 November 2025