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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy garden

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If you have a compost bin and a food waste bin, are you quite sure of the difference between the two? Don’t worry if you’re not, as waste experts have clarified the matter and why it’s so important.

Since the new recycling rules came into force, every household in England is expected to recycle old food waste (unless you’re under one of 79 councils that have delayed their rollout). But if you already have a functioning compost heap, it may feel a little confusing about what waste to put in which bin.

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