Compost and Worm Farming

Did you know food waste makes up 35 percent of material in the red lid garbage bin in the Hornsby Shire?

In Australia an estimated $5.3 billion of food is discarded each year, equal to 20 percent of purchased food, making it the most wasted commodity in Australian households. Compost bins and worm farms are an excellent way to reduce your waste and improve the fertility of your garden’s soil.

Composting bins, compost turners, worm farms, Pet Poo worm farms and live worms can now be pre-ordered online and picked up from the Community Recycling Centre in Thornleigh, Tuesday to Friday, 8.30am-4pm and Saturday, 8.30am-12pm. To purchase any of these products click REQUEST NOW

Would you like a half price compost bin or worm farm?

When you complete the online I Dig Compost tutorial, you will be eligible for 50% off compost bins and worm farms, for Hornsby Shire residents only. This discount does not apply to Pet Poo worm farms.

I dig compost price list

All prices are subject to change without notice. *For HSC residents only.

Pet Poo worm farm

Worms can convert your pet poo into a liquid fertiliser that can be used to enrich the soil of your flower beds or fruit trees. This fertiliser is not recommended to be put onto vegetable or herb gardens. Price: $160

Love Food Hate Waste

For tips on how to reduce your food waste go to the Love Food Hate Waste website.

For more information on composting and worm farming watch our videos below.

Composting

Worm Farming

Share Waste

If you don’t have the capacity to compost at home, you could share your food scraps through the ‘ShareWaste’ network, which connects people who would like to recycle their kitchen scraps with neighbours who are already composting or have chickens.

For more information go to the Share Waste website

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Facility Updates

29 January 2021 – It is now mandatory to sign in on the NSW Government COVID Safe QR Code app each time you visit our facilities.

In accordance with NSW Health’s Public Health Orders, as of midnight Friday 29 January 2021, face masks are strongly recommended for patrons attending Council's libraries and the Customer Service desks at Council Chambers and the Waste Management facility in Thornleigh. If you do not have a face mask, our friendly team will supply you with one free of charge. Patrons attending Hornsby Shire Aquatic & Leisure Centres and the Thornleigh Brickpit are not required to wear a mask. Further information is available on the NSW Health website here.