To have a chance to participate in this, the third phase of the pilot scheme, and receive one of the 340 available 220-litre composter bins, please complete an expression of interest form.

In keeping with the aims of the annual Climate Week, following the exceptional response to the first two pilot projects in August and October, it was decided to offer one final batch of bins this year to encourage residents to apply for a composter to use at home to reduce waste.

The limited number of composters are again available, and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Applicants must meet the criteria which includes having a garden with suitable space to store the bin and agreeing to take part in the evaluation exercise.

Funding for the composters was made available through the council’s Climate Emergency Fund.

Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, said: “The demand from residents wishing to take part in the council’s composter pilot project has been so high that we have decided to extend the pilot one more time to allow even more households to participate.

“We are also very keen to hear your feedback as part of the consultation exercise.

“Composting turns your waste into a useful resource and can be used in a variety of ways to help your gardens and plants flourish. It’s great for the environment, and it will save you money for years to come compared to purchasing your own compost.”

More details on the benefits of home composting can be found on the Zero Waste Scotland website