Compost to be given away by Scott Bros in Stockton

The popular annual giveaway, backed by a council initiative, is designed to inspire more people to get their hands dirty and discover the simple rewards of gardening, from brightening up balconies to reviving back gardens.

The Stockton Borough Council initiative supports The Royal Horticultural Society’s National Gardening Week, running from April 27 to May 3.

The family-run firm will deliver a tipper truck load on the morning of Monday, April 27 to Stockton Borough Council’s former incinerator site, available to collect on a first-come, first-served basis. A second load is planned for the following day at the same site beneath the Newport Bridge flyover.

The donations of compost from Scott Bros have been very popular in previous years and is produced using green waste collected by councils, including Stockton and Middlesbrough.

Processing of the waste occurs at the company’s Norton Bottoms site through windrow composting which creates a nutrient-rich product meeting high-quality PAS 100 standards.

Scott Bros director Bob Borthwick said: “It’s something we always look forward to supporting.

“There’s a real appetite across Teesside for gardening, and it’s great to be able to help people make the most of their outdoor spaces, from gardens and allotments to pots and window boxes.

“By offering this compost free of charge, we’re also showing how green waste can be recycled into something genuinely useful for the community. If the demand is there, we’ll be back with a second load to make sure as many people as possible can benefit.”

He added: “It’s a practical example of the circular economy in action, turning local waste into a resource that supports healthier soils, stronger plant growth and greener spaces across Teesside.”