Compost and mulch · Scotland
South Lanarkshire Free Compost Bins
Run by South Lanarkshire Council
- What you get
- Free 220 litre composter bin (720 bins in the May 2026 round)
- Who qualifies
- South Lanarkshire residents with a garden that has suitable space for the bin.
- Where
- Residents of South Lanarkshire with a garden.
- Status
- Limited funds. 2026 round of 720 bins, first come first served; bins are usually claimed quickly.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Apply for a free 220-litre compost bin for your garden and take part in the council's evaluation.
Requirements
- Garden with suitable space to store the bin
- Agree to take part in an evaluation exercise
- First come, first served
How to apply
- 1Complete the expression of interest form linked from the council's announcement
- 2Bins are allocated first come, first served
Timing and deadlines
Pilot rounds ran in 2025; a further 720 bins were released on 8 May 2026.
Sources
- https://southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2943/More_composter_bins_available_again (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “South Lanarkshire Free Compost Bins,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/scotland/south-lanarkshire-free-composter-bins