Composting and worm farming are useful and beneficial activities that can reduce your impact on the environment by reducing the amount of organic waste disposed to landfill. About two-thirds of all household waste is suitable to be recycled in a compost bin or worm farm.

Household waste such as food scraps, weeds, lawn clippings, leaves and garden prunings can be recycled and turned into compost. By composting your greenwaste and using it on your garden, you can:

• Save water - Water retention of the soil is increased by reducing evaporation from the soil surface and by increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil (which acts like a sponge for moisture).
• Save on fertiliser and soil conditioners - Compost contains nutrients that are available to be used by plants. It also helps to retain artificial fertilisers, which are prone to leaching out of sandy soils.
• Reduce household waste - both garden waste and many kitchen scraps are suitable for composting. This helps extend the life of landfill sites and reduces the problems associated with water leaching through landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. As an added bonus, it will also help prevent your bin from smelling bad!
• Have the best garden in the street!

A range of compost bins and worm farms are available from the City of Wanneroo. The correct bin for your garden will depend on the amount of space available, the size of your garden and which type will work the best for you. Download a compost bin and worm farm form below.

Compost Bin and Worm Farm Form.PDF

Contact Waste Services on (08) 9405 5200 for additional advice and information about composting or worm farming.