Waste expert says common leftover is 'last thing' you should throw in bin

NewsUK NewsFood and drinkHe said it should never go in the waste bin09:22, 17 Aug 2026Updated 09:30, 17 Aug 2026An expert has a better use(Image: Daria Bedarieva via Getty Images)Millions of banana peels end up in household bins every year, but a waste expert says many homeowners are throwing away something that could be incredibly useful in the garden. Banana skins naturally break down and contain nutrients including potassium, phosphorus and calcium, making them a valuable addition to compost heaps rather than general waste.‌James Ward, waste expert at Wheeldon Brothers, is encouraging households with gardens to think twice before throwing banana peels in the bin.‌He said: "If you have a garden, banana peels are one of the last things you should be throwing into your general waste bin. T