Getting Started in the Garden

Contact Us

If you require further information regarding the recycling service, please contact:

Contact Centre

Tel: 01276 707100
Fax: 01276 707177
enquiries@surreyheath.gov.uk

Surrey Heath House,
Knoll Road,
Camberley,
Surrey GU15 3HD

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Composting is a blooming marvellous way to recycle.

In a few steps you could be composting your garden waste and compostable kitchen waste


Step	Guidance
Compost bin	Get or make a compost bin Surrey Waste Partnership offers Discounted compost bins Opens in a new window and advice about making your own compost bin Opens in a new window They have also produced this Composting Guide Surrey Waste Partnership - Get Composting 2011File Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:505.19 Kb (74 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window
Position	Find the right position for the composter A composter is best sited on soil in a reasonable sunny spot so that worms and other valuable creatures can move in and start work! Recycle Now provide help and advice about locating a composters View the Recycle Now Set up Guide Opens in a new window Remember: Some sun and soil = Warmth and Worms!
Ingredients	Add the right ingredients Balancing 'green' (wet) and 'brown' (dry) ingredients is the key. Add quick rotting 'Greens' for nitrogen and moisture and slower 'Browns' for carbon and fibre View the Recycle Now Step By Step Guide Opens in a new window View Recycle Now Compsting FAQs Opens in a new window