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Garden waste is for the most part green waste and therefore can be thought of and managed as a resource. The natural processes carried out by organisms such as worms, fungi and bacteria allow nutrient cycles to be completed by returning them to the soil for uptake by new plants and microorganisms. The following sections give some ideas to get you started with turning your garden waste into a useful resource - Autumn leaves, Home composting, Community composting, Council services.