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Composting is the process of recycling kitchen and/or
garden waste. It is a natural process of decomposition resulting in
a nutrient rich peat free material, which can be used to feed and
condition the soil.
Did you know that more than 30% of our domestic waste can be
composted!
Organic waste disposed of to landfill can be an environmental
nuisance because it will produce methane (a combustible gas), and
leachate (a toxic liquid that can penetrate the ground and
contaminate aquifers - the source of our water supply). Local
authorities actively
monitor their landfill sites and take necessary steps to
control these pollutants.
Kent residents are currently offered the chance to 'get
composting' at home with our
special offer compost bins.
Remember you can also take your green garden waste to the
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) where it will be
composted into a soil improver which you can then
buy from most HWRCs. Your local
district or borough council may also provide a garden waste
collection service.
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British
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