West Berkshire residents can collect free peat-free soil conditioner this September as West Berkshire Council and Veolia bring back their popular giveaway at Padworth. More than 450 tonnes of soil conditioner have been collected by residents since the giveaways began.
The giveaway will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September from 10am to 4pm at Veolia’s Waste Management Facility, Padworth (RG7 4JF). No booking is required.
Residents should bring proof of their West Berkshire residency, along with their own bags*, boxes or containers, as the soil conditioner will be provided loose. They are also advised to bring their own shovel. To support fair access for everyone, residents are asked to take a reasonable amount, at peak times restrictions of five containers per vehicle will be enforced.
The event is always popular, but residents do not need to arrive early. The soil conditioner is restocked throughout the day.
The soil conditioner is produced at Veolia’s In-Vessel Composting Facility in Padworth using food and garden waste collected from residents across West Berkshire. Recycling food waste helps reduce the amount of waste in black bins and supports a more sustainable, circular approach to waste management.
* It is advised not to bring thin bin liners for collection, as they are difficult to fill and tear easily.
