Other ways to deal with garden waste

Home composting

Home composting is the most environmentally friendly way of dealing with kitchen and garden waste. It produces compost that can be used as a soil improver. 

A range of home composters can be purchased online or from local DIY stores.

Getting started with Home Composting

You can find advice on how to get started with home composting on the Recycle Devon website, including:

• choosing the right location for your bin
• the best mix of materials to add to your bin 
• when it is ready to be used

Free composting guidebook

We also have a free composting guidebook we can post you. Please contact us if you would like one. 

Go Green Devon

Go Green Devon is a 'not for profit' organisation that collects garden waste from homes in Teignbridge on an ad hoc basis for a small fee.

Recycling centre

Garden waste can be taken to your nearest recycling centre free of charge.