Transform your food and garden waste

Composting is a natural process that turns your food and garden waste into soil improver for your garden. By composting at home, you can reduce the amount of waste needed to be processed elsewhere.

Here are some ideas, such as how to save money on a compost bin, the benefits of composting, and how to get started.

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Get started with home composting

Composting your food and garden waste is a great way to improve the soil in your garden, support wildlife, and save you money.

Composting at home is quick to set up and easier than you may think. The process is simple, but it's important to get the basics right from the start to ensure you get the best from your home compost bin.

To help you get started, we offer Essex residents a range of subsidised compost bins, from traditional compost converters to bokashi bins.

Buy a reduced price compost bin