Sevenoaks provides clear guidelines for composting both garden waste and home kitchen waste. Here’s a summary of what you can and cannot compost:
| What You Can Compost | What You Cannot Compost |
|---|---|
| Lawn cuttings | Soil |
| Flowers | Turf |
| Leaves | Stones |
| Hedge trimmings | Rubble |
| Weeds | Food waste |
| Twigs | Plastic |
| Small shrubs | Paper |
| Branches under 1 metre long and 2" (50mm) in diameter | Fencing |
| Wood | |
| Pet litter or animal waste | |
| Branches over 1 metre long and 2" (50mm) in diameter |
If you need to dispose of larger branches or unsuitable materials, you can take them to a Kent County Council Household Waste and Recycling Centre for proper disposal.
For home composting, you can add uncooked vegetable and fruit peelings, tea bags, and coffee grounds to your compost bin. For more tips on composting at home, check out Sevenoaks' composting guide.