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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.

Our Household Recycling Centres are still open as normal, although bookings are required.

To book or for further details, visit our HRC Bookings page. Social distancing is required on site.

  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.

 

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

 

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

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