Compost Awareness Week

May 4th - May 10th 2008

WRAP and The Composting Association are encouraging everyone to 'Green up their Environment' this Compost Awareness Week. For more details please see http://www.compostawarenessweek.org.uk/

How to order a compost bin

Surrey residents can now access a range of home compost bins starting from as little as £12.00 by logging on to http://www.recyclenow.com/compost or calling 0845 077 0757 to order.

Local compost events are listed below

Green Waste Exchange

Bring your household green waste to the following Community Recycling Centres and exchange it for soil conditioner made from Surrey's green waste!

Tuesday 6th May at Slyfield CRC

Wednesday 7th May at Nanhurst CRC

Thursday 8th May at Earlswood CRC

Friday 9th May at Charlton Lane CRC

Epsom Farmers Market

Sunday 4th May at Epsom Market Square, High Street, Epsom from 9am to 2pm.

Staff from Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will be on hand to offer advice on home composting. There will be a display with home compost bins, Bokashi kitchen composters and a demonstration compost heap.

Compost Heaven

Saturday 10th May at Burchatts Farm Barn, London Road, Guildford from 11am to 2pm.

Free compost and compost bins (for Guildford Borough residents only). Compost demonstrations - expert advice on hand. Wormeries in action! See the magnificent Recycling Angel! Solar energy, wood fuels, air-source heat pump. Fantastic new eco garden. Get your secateurs sharpened. Bee-keeping demonstrations. Water watch - water conservation in the garden. Free nature crafts for kids. FoE, GEF, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Dr Energy stalls. Hand tool recycling. Willow sculpting. Free refreshments. Fantastic jazz band.