Home Composting and Worm Farming
While Ballina Council has an organics bin collection service for urban residents, we recognise that many residents either don’t have access to the service or are interested in composting their food and garden scraps at home.
Composting and worm farming are both fairly simple and environmentally friendly ways to recycle your household food scraps and keep this valuable resource closer to home. You just need to follow a few rules and technique outlined in the guides below.
Why compost?
- Compost improves soil structure, adds nutrients and retains moisture.
- Mulch and compost are great for both gardens and pot plants.
- Prevents the breakdown of organic material in landfill, which contributes to climate change.
- Creates a valuable use for your food waste.
- Reduces the cost of landfill disposal for the community.
Below are some easy guides to get you on your way.
Home Composting
Worm farming
Home composting and worm farming items can be purchased at your local hardware store.