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Composting

Visit the pages below to learn about home composting and what a brilliant way it is to reduce the amount of waste you produce, while helping your garden!

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It is estimated that up to one third of domestic waste is suitable for composting. When the compost is added to soil it improves the structure and increases the biological activity that is needed for healthy plants to grow.

North Dorset residents have bought over 10,000 home compost bins since 2000 through subsidised schemes. Over a third of residents are now composting their garden waste at home. The scheme which has been running for the last three years is a partnership between the Dorset Authorities and WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme).


Why home compost?

How to start home composting?

What can I compost?

What do you do with home compost?

Troubleshooting - Easy answers to composting questions.


Please call Customer Contact at North Dorset District Council on (01258) 454111 or email customerservices@north-dorset.gov.uk for more details.

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2008 Home Compost Bin Order Form

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What you should and shouldn't put in your compost bin


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