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Reduce and reuse

Compost bin in a garden
Compost bin in a garden

Composting

Home composting is an easy way to reduce household waste and produce compost for free.

Rotters volunteer with a member of the public.
Rotters volunteer with a member of the public.

Rotters

We're looking for volunteers to encourage people to reuse and recycle through our Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

Ideas on how to reduce and reuse items in North Yorkshire.
Ideas on how to reduce and reuse items in North Yorkshire.

Ways to reduce and reuse

Resources are available to help you reduce your waste or reuse unwanted items.

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