We handle over 100,000 tonnes of material each year, recycling 96% of what we handle. As Devon's largest recycler of green waste, we process all green waste from kerbsides and household waste sites, producing over 35,000 tonnes of compost per year. This compost is delivered free to over 20 farmers across Devon, improving soil health and crop yields while reducing chemical usage and encouraging recycling over incineration. The closed-loop process benefits farmers' profits and Devon's agricultural economy and food supply.

1. WHO ARE WE?

2. We handle over
100,000 tonnes of
material each year
We recycle 96% of
all material we
handle
We are Devon’s
largest recycler of
green waste
We power over 4,000
homes from energy
generated from
waste

3. WHAT DO WE DO?

4. That’s 35,000 tonnes per year
On behalf of Devon
County Council we
process all the green
waste from
kerbsides and
household waste
recycling centres

5. We then work with a
network of over
20 farmers to
deliver free organic
compost

6. HOW DO WE DO THAT?

7. HOW DO WE DO THAT?The green waste is
delivered to five of
our sites across
Devon

8. Our high speed
shredder will breaks
down the material

9. It is then fed
into a screener

10. 95% of materials
pass through a
40mm screen
99.3% will pass
through after
composting

11. The compost is
then managed to
maturity over 14
weeks
It is turned
regularly to
regulate the
internal heat
Samples are then
sent off to a
laboratory to check
levels of nutrients

12. After weeks of careful
management, it has
transformed into a PAS
100 soil conditioner

13. This process can be
done on or off the
farm, depending on
their requirements

14. Our team offer technical support and recommend the
optimum quantity of compost for spreading, based on the
lab results

15. THE RESULTS?

16. Nutrients are drawn
deep into the soil
Increased water
retention = less
water intensive fields
Increased biological
activity = balanced
ecosystem
Encourages non-
organic farmers to
avoid chemicals

17. Nutrients are drawn
deep into the soil
Increases famer’s
profit margins
Encourages green
waste to be
recycled instead of
incinerated

18. Healthy soil supports
healthy crops…

19. …and provides the
best nutrients for
livestock

20. …which creates first-class products
that feeds Devon’s economy

21. “We couldn’t do without the
compost we receive from
Coastal. It’s spread on the
fields so our crops thrive. Our
lambs graze on the nutrient-
rich pastures, which keeps
our meat in demand for its
unique flavour. It’s a brilliant
synergy and we hope our
partnership with Coastal goes
on for a long time to come.”
Joe Lang, Red Rock Brewery

22. “This closed loop process is a
win-win solution. We are
pleased to work with Devon
County Council and in turn
contribute to our county’s
agricultural economy.” Steve
Hadley, MD Coastal Recycling

23. We help educate our county’s
children about the important
role the compost plays in
putting food on the table

24. And support agricultural schools in effective
green waste management

25. We give schools free organic compost

26. We work closely with Devon
County Council to ensure that
Devon keeps on recycling
and know what to put in their
green bins

27. …And then we recycle farmer’s agricultural plastics for free