What is waste to some could be a gold mine to others – a ‘black gold’ mine that is – because those old leaves, potato peels and other scraps left to decompose can become some of the richest fertiliser available.

When considering selling compost, start small, as when dealing with larger amounts, you will need to meet compost quality protocol and consider waste management regulations.

According to food waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk, to sell small quantities of homemade compost on sites like Facebook Marketplace you shouldn’t require any permit and can expect to make around £5 ($6.70) per small bag.

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