Scottish Water's involvement in composting is an exciting development for the company.
It all began in September 2003 when we converted our redundant treatment works in Cumbernauld into the Deerdykes Composting and Organics Recycling Facility.
Since opening in February 2005, we have recycled thousands of tonnes of green and garden materials including grass cuttings and wood chips from Local Authorities and Scottish businesses.
This organic material would have previously been sent to landfill, but now, thanks to the composting process, it can become a valuable soil improver - Pod soil booster.
Pod Soil Booster
Pod soil booster adds valuable organic matter, plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms to your soil.
Whatever you use it for, it is a cost-effective product that will save you time and money.
Benefits include:
- Soil improvement.
Mixing Pod with poor soil improves its quality and lessens the need for additional fertilizers. Disposal and haulage costs that are incurred when exporting materials off site are also reduced. - Less watering, so less work for you.
Thanks to Pod's water holding ability, plants and turf grow better and faster. - Faster growth.
The rich nutritional benefits of Pod stimulates the development of grass seeds and plants. Site landscaping is rapidly improved, creating a better image for your potential customers from the start. - Flood prevention.
Used on sites with a poor soil make up, Pod's water holding ability means that potential flooding can be easily avoided. - Environmental advantages.
Pod's green credentials will appeal to a variety of different buyers when it comes to choosing a home. - Peat free.
Pod reduces the need for peat products in landscaping, providing a more sustainable operation. - Meeting sustainability targets.
Using Pod can help to support external reporting on sustainable procurement, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental reports
To discuss the price, availability and delivery of Pod, please call Kristine Leitch on 01236 875415 or email us at compost@scottishwaterhorizons.co.uk;
Where Next?
New government targets mean you should be considering using recycled content in your construction projects... find out more
We also provide recycling services for the construction industry offering a local solution to treat organic materials... find out more
Our development of Deerdykes Composting and Organics Recycling Facility could be seen as the ultimate in recycling... find out more
Read how Pod was deployed in a 90 hectare public sector regeneration project, on the site of a former steel works... find out more
Pod enjoys great success at Gardening Scotland and the Royal Highland Show... find out more
