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From Tuesday 26 May, the HRC at Pyke Quarry, Horsley will re-open with Oak Quarry near Coleford opening on Wednesday 27 May. Fosse Cross, Hempsted and Wingmoor Farm Household Recycling Centres are also open. ALL HRC VISITS MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE

Visitors to all Household Recycling Centres are required to prebook their visit in order to gain access to these sites. Social distancing is required on site, and in order to minimise queues and waiting times the number of booking slots available is limited. For more information click here.
Make a car booking here.       Make a van/trailer booking here.     Strictly only one visit per customer per day

Covid-19: Waste and Recycling Services

If you have suspected or confirmed Coronavirus and are self-isolating, you need to double bag your used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths and wait 72 hours before putting it out for collection. For more information visit our page here.

  1. Gloucestershire Recycles
  2. Reduce your waste
  3. Composting
  4. Home composting

Home composting

What are the benefits of home composting?

home compostingComposting at home is a great way to learn about nature while also reducing the amount of organic waste that your home produces.  You can use the end results as a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden.

Where can I buy a compost bin?

To view our range of bins and accessories visit the Gloucestershire County Council Get Composting website.

You can buy a compost bin from as little as £18.50 (plus £5.99 delivery, per order).
Buy one get one 1/2 price!

How to buy:

  • Buy online at Get Composting
  • Call 0844 571 4444
    Calls to this number cost 5 pence per minute plus your telephone company's access charge

To find out more about composting at home, visit the Recycle Now website.

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