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Buy one compost bin and get one half price during Compost Awareness Week

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As part of International Compost Awareness Week (5 to 11 May 2014), Shropshire Council in partnership with getcomposting.com is encouraging more residents to get composting with a special ‘share and save’ offer on home composting bins.

The ‘buy one get one half price’ offer on the already discounted compost bins means residents can team up with a family member, friend or neighbour to each get a compost bin for only £14.98 plus delivery, a saving of over 60% on the RRP of £39.

Once put to use, household organic waste can be recycled into fantastic peat free compost, that will not only improve the quality of home-grown fruit and vegetables but increase yield, providing an abundance of produce to share between family and friends. Home composting has the added benefit of producing a free supply of top quality compost.

During Compost Awareness Week 2014, staff from Shropshire Council and its waste contractor Veolia will be out with a gazebo, a compost bin and some leaflets promoting home composting at the following venues

  • Tuesday 6 May – Shrewsbury, The Square from 10 am – 3 pm
  • Wednesday 7 May – Oswestry, The Outdoor Market (Bailey Head) from 10am – 2pm
  • Thursday 8 May – Ludlow, adjacent to the Outdoor Market in Castle Square from 10am – 2 pm
  • Friday 9 May – Bridgnorth, adjacent to the market under the old market hall from 10am – 2 pm

Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for waste management, said:

“More than 30% of the average household bin can be composted and although many households already compost at home, we want others to get involved. This is a great incentive to encourage more residents to get composting and set up their own composting communities sharing the rewards. Home composting organic waste also helps to significantly reduce carbon emissions and can also be used as an effective and sustainable waste management method to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.”

There are a range of compost bins and accessories available to suit new recruits and seasoned gardeners.

For full details or to order visit www.getcomposting.com, or call 0844 571 4444. The ‘buy one get one half price’ offer is available on selected products.

A one off delivery charge of £5.99 applies.