1,000 bags of compost give-away

Portfolio holder, Councillor Jan Davis said:

“Our garden waste collection service continues to be incredibly successful, and we are giving away bags of compost to thank our residents for doing their bit to help us to reduce our emissions. This is just one example of the many ways that the Council is working with our residents to help us protect our environment.”

Over a year, thousands of tonnes of garden waste are collected by Veolia across Broadland. The garden waste is then delivered to a composting facility in the district.

The structure of Pro-Grow multi-purpose compost encourages healthy root growth and retains soil moisture. Pro-Grow multi-purpose is a careful blend of ingredients to boost the health of plants after planting for 6 to 8 weeks. It will improve soil fertility, break down heavy clay soils and add humus to sandy soils if used as a soil improver.

This versatile multi-purpose compost is ideal for sowing seeds, rooting cuttings, transplanting seedlings, potting up containers & baskets and planting out in the garden. The compost is also 100% peat-free, to help protect the environment and prevent the loss of biodiversity and carbon footprint associated with the removal of peat from peatlands.

The council hopes that giving away 1,000 bags of compost means residents have a chance to try it for themselves and discover how important it is to be part of a circular economy solution – from recycling their green waste in the convenience of their home to helping to create compost, which will nourish their garden all over again. Please don’t forget that soil can inhibit the composting process and should never be placed in your garden waste bin.

Residents who have signed-up for the garden waste collection service in 2025/26 will be able to enter the giveaway by completing an online form on the Council’s website. Distribution of the bags will be in June.