We collect kitchen waste, garden waste and torn cardboard from households in South Derbyshire and take it to special In Vessel Composting (IVC) facilities in Ashbourne and Etwall. The waste is composted in sealed units under temperature-controlled conditions, which allow meat and fish waste to compost down before it is transferred outside to open windrows (compost heaps).
You may compost the following types of waste in your brown bin:
We cannot accept the following types of waste in your brown bin:
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Plastic or Foil
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Milk or Juice cartons
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Polystyrene
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Sticky Tape
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Bubble Wrap
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Staples
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Soil, Stones or Rubble
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Dog or Cat Waste
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Home or Garden Chemicals
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Textiles
» More about composting
» Brown Bin Frequently Asked Questions
page ref: SDDC 243
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