Clinics come to the rescue of composters

Herefordshire Council is once again coming to the aid of all those residents struggling with their composting.

A series of free Composting Clinics has been organised throughout Herefordshire for residents that don't know their wormeries from their mulch. The clinics provide practical support and advice to anyone who is having problems with their compost bin, and will answer any questions for those who are thinking of buying a compost bin.

And this should come in very handy for the thousands of residents that are still actively using the 71,000 compost bins bought since 2004 at a subsidised rate through the Herefordshire and Worcestershire composting scheme.

Composting experts will be on hand to prescribe treatment to solve any compost ailments and help make better compost. During the event there will be displays on how to make compost as well as an opportunity to get individual advice.

Viktoria Salisbury, project development officer for composting, said: "Composting is really important to the waste reduction team at the council as it is a great way of reducing the amount biodegradable waste which gets sent to landfill.

"We want to try to help anyone still having trouble with their composting so that we can ensure that residents continue to use their compost bins to their full potential," she added.

Those wanting further more information should call the Mission Impossible hotline on 01905 766883 or visit http://www.wastemissionimpossible.org.uk/.

The clinics will be taking place in:

Friday, October 19: Composting Bus, Hereford High Town,10am until 3.30pm.
Saturday, October 20: Composting bus, Morrisons Store, Ross, 10am until 3pm.
Monday, October 22: Composting Bus, Corn Square, Leominster, 10am until 3pm.
Tuesday, October 23: Composting Bus, St. Katherine's Car Park, Ledbury,10am until 3pm.
Wednesday, October 24: Composting Bus, Kington High Street car park, 10am until noon.
Wednesday, October 24: Composting Bus, Tenbury Road Car Park, Bromyard, 1pm until 3pm.