THE cost of home compost bins will be slashed by Kirklees Council. A 330-litre bin will be £6 from the new year, instead of £20. The move comes after the council won subsidies by joining a national scheme backed by Government cash. A 700-litre bin will be introduced, costing £20. Householders will receive a leaflet early next year informing them of how they can order a home composter through the new scheme. A regular newsletter will be issued giving details of composting at home, together with helpline details.