Green fingers in Guernsey could be using an improved compost thanks to an upgrade which has provided a “noticeable improvement” in the product which is offered for free in the island.
Guernsey Waste produces the compost from local garden waste dropped off at Mont Cuet.
It said this year’s product is a “higher-quality compost”.
It’s now available for collection for free from Longue Hougue.
Guernsey Waste said its new processing method involving temperature monitoring and nutrient testing has created a more consistent soil improver.
Douglas Button, the Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Officer at Guernsey Waste said: “We’ve made significant improvements to how we process green waste, and that’s reflected in the quality of the compost now available.
“It’s a great example of how island resources can be managed more effectively, turning garden waste into a product people can use with confidence to support local growing.”
Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves and garden waste are brought to the household green waste facility.
This material is broken down into a reliable, locally produced compost that can be used in gardening and landscaping, as well as community growing and agriculture.
To help maintain the product quality, Guernsey Waste has requested that people only deposit grass, leaves, and trimmings.
Stones, soil, or plant pots are not available to be processed, and neither can chemically treated waste.
Guernsey Waste can’t accept invasive species such as ragwort or Japanese knotweed, and Bamboo and pampas grass must be placed in a separate, dedicated skip.
A spokesperson said: “By ensuring only appropriate materials are deposited, the community plays a key role in producing a dependable compost that benefits the island from start to finish.”