Home composting systems include compost bins, worm farms and bokashi.
Compost bins
Read the 'Composting at home booklet' (also available in print) to find out about:
- the benefits of composting
- what/what not to compost
- compost systems
- helpful hints and tips.
Compost bins and compost aerators can be purchased privately or from Council. To find out what's available from us, see Composting and worm farm products for purchase.
Residents are entitled to a rebate on the purchase of a compost bin and aerator screw. Find out more about rebates.
To apply for a rebate, complete a Worm farm and compost bin order form.
If you need food scraps for your compost or want to share your food scraps with other local residents, contact ShareWaste, a non-profit network.
Worm farms
Read the Worm farming booklet (also available in print) to find out about:
- the benefits of worm farming
- worms and what/what not to feed them
- setting up your worm farm
- helpful hints and worm care.
Worm farms and worms can be purchased privately or from Council. To find out what's available from us, see Composting and worm farm products for purchase.
Residents are entitled to a rebate on the purchase of a worm farm and worms. Find out more about rebates.
To apply for a rebate, complete a Worm farm and compost bin order form.
If you need food scraps for your worm farm or want to share your food scraps with other local residents, contact ShareWaste, a non-profit network.