You can also compost newspapers as long as they are ripped or shredded. Newspapers are regarded as the browns that you add to your compost bin, they give the compost its fibre and structure.
How we can help
Go to http://www.recyclenow.com and simply punch in your postcode to find out:
- where your nearest recycling facilities are;
- who your local authority recycling officer is;
- what materials your local authority will recycle.
FACT SHEETS
There are a number of Fact Sheets available to download to give you further information about newspapers and the environment: