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You can order a home composting bin from us for just £10, including delivery.
Turning your food and garden waste into compost is a great way to support the environment and reduce waste.
You’ll also get free, nutrient-rich food for your garden.
Composting your food and garden waste is a simple, eco-friendly way to:
Place your bin on bare soil in a sunny spot.
If placing it on concrete or slabs, add a layer of paper, twigs, or existing compost at the bottom.
When composting, you should aim for an equal mix of:
Do not compost: cooked food, meat, fish, or dairy. These should go in your food waste bin.
You should use a kitchen caddy or tub to collect food scraps. Empty it regularly into your compost bin or heap.
Your compost is ready when it is:
Any large bits not broken down can be returned to the bin for further composting.
Community gardens, schools and other groups in Belfast can apply for free 1000 litre bulk bags of high-quality compost.
The compost is made by Natural World Products, a local company that processes the food and garden waste we collect from Belfast households, and we’d love to see it going full circle by helping to create a greener city.
This scheme is for schools, charities and community groups, not individuals or businesses.
To apply, please email [email protected].
Your email must include:
Visit RecycleNow (link opens in new window) for a full list of compostable materials and frequently asked questions.
If you have a question, you can email [email protected] for more information.