When using the brown bin in Staffordshire Moorlands, there are specific restrictions on what you can compost. Here's a breakdown of what is accepted and what is not.
| Compostable Items |
|---|
| Cooked and uncooked food waste (packaging removed) |
| Fruit and vegetable peelings |
| Meat, fish, and bones |
| Dead flowers |
| Grass and hedge cuttings |
| Weeds (not Japanese Knotweed or Ragwort) |
| Leaves and windfall fruit |
| Real Christmas trees (all decorations and base removed) |
| Non-Compostable Items |
|---|
| Plastic bags, flower pots, or any other plastic items |
| Glass, metal, plastic, or cardboard |
| Cat or dog litter and faeces |
| Painted or treated wood |
| Vacuum dust or fire cinders |
| Soil, stones, or rubble |
| Himalayan Balsam |
| Any type of animal waste |
It's important to ensure that only accepted materials are placed in the brown bin, as any non-compliant waste could result in the bin not being emptied. If you're unsure, it's best to leave it out! For more detailed info, you can check the full guidelines here.