Compost For Corby – Various roadshows are held across the Borough promoting the use of home compost bins.  The roadshows provide information on where low costs compost bins can be purchased from, information on how to use your compost bin and how to use the end product – Compost.  To order a discounted compost bin or for further information click here

The team is funded by the Northamptonshire Waste Partnership, a body encompassing all seven district and borough councils and Northamptonshire County Council.

The team consists of three trained staff, including one fully qualified teacher, that offer schools, but also communities groups and volunteer organisations, lessons in waste awareness and the '3Rs'.

The team offer a number of services and facilities listed below.

• Schools Recycling Scheme
  The schools recycling scheme offers schools a package to help collect and recycle a variety of materials straight from the classroom. This is a schools recycling scheme that is available to all LAA funded schools in Northamptonshire.  Participating schools get several collection bins to place in their classrooms and offices as well as a range of other media and resources. Schools are encouraged to log their weights on the Slim Your Bin @ School website and can compete to win monthly prizes.

The scheme is operated by the Waste Education Team at the County Council, however all collections will be undertaken by your local district and borough council. If you have any queries regarding what materials can be collected or collection schedules please contact your collection authority directly.

• Waste Education Bus
  The Waste Education Bus can be booked to visit your school and deliver a lesson tailored to your needs. 
• Waste Education Centre
  The WEC is based in the centre of Northampton and shows children what happens to their rubbish once it leaves their house.
• Waste Education Officer
  A fully qualified teacher is available to visit all schools to deliver assemblies, lessons and workshops tailored to your school's needs.

The Slim Your Bin at School project aims to reduce the volume of rubbish sent to landfill and increase the amount of waste that is recycled and reused in the county through education. Taught sessions can be tailored to the National Curriculum. 

Real Nappies - In April 2008 we re-launched our cashback scheme to offer an even better incentive to new users of washable nappies. For every purchase made of real cotton nappies exceeding £60 from any retailer or online store, eco-friendly parents can claim £25 back! For more information click here Northamptonshire Real Nappy Campaign And download a claim form, remember to attach your receipts and send to waste management at Northamptonshire County Council.

Various roadshows are held across the Borough to promote Real Nappies and answer any questions parents may have.