Composting and worm farms
All you need to know about composting and worm farms.
Up to half of our general waste bin is food or garden scraps. Most of this organic waste can be composted at home. By using a compost or worm farm you can:
- reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. This prevents greenhouse gas emissions getting released.
- create nutrient rich fertiliser for your gardens. This improves soil quality and water retention.
- save money on water and artificial fertilisers.
To find out more about composting and worm farms:
- view the Compost, worm farms and everything in between video
- read council’s organic waste fact sheet (PDF, 241KB)
- visit the International Compost Awareness Week website.
Compost and worm farm workshops
Join one of council's free worm farm and composting workshops at local libraries across the Coast. Or you can bring a guest speaker to you. To find out more and book, see the Waste 2 Resource Community Education Program page.