Free compost giveaways return after proving a hit

Around 60 tonnes of compost was handed out for free in the last giveaway events held in May

A council has said it will hold more "free compost giveaway" events after the concept proved popular earlier this year.

East Riding Council handed out 60 tonnes of compost when it ran the giveaway sessions in May and they will return in September.

The matter has been recycled from food waste collected in brown bins, and could be reused as garden fertiliser, mulch and potting soil.

Each resident would be entitled to two bags of compost, the council's waste team said.

September’s collection events will be in Preston, Goole, Pocklington, Beverley, Hornsea, Withernsea, Carnaby and Driffield.

Councillor Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “Our giveaways were a big hit with residents in May and I’m sure these next dates will be as popular as ever.

“It’s our way of thanking residents for their help in recycling as much of their waste as they can - and what a great job they do.”

The compost comes from the Biowise recycling plant in Willerby, where brown bin contents are taken.

The material accepted includes grass trimmings, hedge trimmings, flowers, leaves, food, peelings, bones, bread, meat, eggshells and soups.

The council said it would also welcome suggestions for new locations where it could hold the giveaways.

A list of locations and dates can be found here.

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