If you're looking for information on composting your garden waste in Sevenoaks, you have several options available. You can compost at home using bins for kitchen waste or specific digesters for food waste, or you can utilize the garden waste collection service offered by the council.
Here's a summary of the home composting options:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Compost at Home | Uncooked vegetable and fruit peelings, tea bags, coffee grounds can be composted with a home composting bin. |
| Food Waste Digesters | - Green Johanna (330L): Mix of cooked/uncooked food waste and some garden waste (1 part garden waste to 2 parts food). Takes 4-6 months to produce compost.<br>- Green Cone (80L): For cooked/uncooked food waste, produces liquid fertilizer; no garden waste. |
| Resources | Purchase bins at Getcomposting.com or Great Green Systems. Further advice is available on Recycle Now. |
You can also dispose of your garden waste through the council's collection service:
| Garden Waste Collection Options | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bulky Garden Bin (for 12 months) | £45 (large) or £30 (small) |
| Collection Sacks (50L each) | £1.16 (individually), £29 (25 sack bundle) |
It's great to consider composting as it reduces waste and enriches your garden! For more detailed information, check out the Garden Waste and Composting page.