12th June 2023
Compostable plates, cups and cutlery is a convenient option for parties, church events etc but disposal is a problem. They don’t go in the paper recycling – although they are similar to paper -but need to be composted at a commercial site where high, controlled temperatures can be maintained. Our garden compost heaps do not get hot enough for long enough.
For small scale applications, waste companies do offer a collection service eg First Mile provided bags and boxes for four separate (precooked) collections for £140 (say £35 per event) – https://www.thefirstmile.co.uk/online-waste-services/business-waste-and-recycling/return-and-recycle-bin-pack
The Green Tau 