Composting and worm farming


Compost bin mascot

Did you know food waste is one of the biggest waste components in your red bin? NSW households throw away more than 8000,000 tonnes of food per year. Instead of throwing away food waste, compost it. The Love Food Hate Waste website offers tips on avoiding food waste.

Compost bins and worm farms are an excellent way to reduce your waste and improve the fertility of your garden’s soil.

However if food, vegetable scraps, tea bags, vacuum cleaner dust, tissues and paper towels are unavoidable, they can be turned into rich organic fertiliser for your garden and save space in landfill.

To see working models of a compost bin and a worm farm, or for further information on eco-gardening visit us at the Fagan Park Eco Garden.

For more information see the following resources:


Workshops

We hold regular free workshops for residents to learn about worm farming and composting. For more information visit our events page or call Council's Waste Hotline on 9847 4856.


Purchase a compost bin or worm farm

To purchase a compost bin or worm farm call 9847 4835 or email waste@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Residents will receive a free kitchen scraps bin with any compost bin or worm farm purchase.

220L Compost bin - $40 and compost turner - $17

Compost Bin   Compost turner

Worm farm (black) and worm hut (white) - $80

Worm farm Worm hut 

Worms - $40 for approximately 2,000 worms, can be ordered upon request.

All prices are subject to change without notice.


Reduce Food Waste

Wasting food wastes the energy, water and natural resources used to grow, package, transport and market that food. Sad isn't it?

For further information on reducing your food waste,including tips on planning your meals please go to www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au .

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