Soil conditioner giveaway

Published: 11 March 2026

West Berkshire Council (WBC) and Veolia are offering another soil conditioner giveaway from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March at Padworth Integrated Waste Management Facility (RG7 4JF).

Booking is not necessary, simply turn up with proof of address such as an ID card or a recent utility bill to confirm you live in West Berkshire. Anyone wishing to visit the waste recycling centre will still need to book an appointment.

The soil conditioner will be provided loose, so you will need to bring your own bags, boxes or containers. For safety reasons, all soil conditioner must be secured in containers or bags before loading into vehicles.

This is a free event, which is expected to be popular, so there may be queues during busy times. The conditioner will be restocked throughout the day, so there will be plenty available. To ensure as many residents as possible can benefit, please take a reasonable amount and be mindful of others.

Restrictions will apply to certain vehicles – no commercial vehicles will be permitted as this event is strictly for residents.

Safety reminder: Attendees are responsible for safely carrying and loading the soil conditioner into their vehicle. The organisers cannot accept liability for any injuries or damage during loading.

More information can be found on WBC's web site