Basics of composting

ALMOST 100 free compost bin kits and tumblers were provided to Casey residents as part of a home composting trial.
Residents selected to take part in the City of Casey trial attended an education session where they learnt the basics of composting.
The project aimed to recover organic waste from household waste bins and convert it into a useful resource through the simple process of home composting, City of Casey manager Waste Management Michael Jensen said.
“Food scraps such as fruit and vegetable peelings, shredding newspaper and leaves can be combined in a compost bin to produce a nutrient rich soil conditioner for gardens,” Mr Jensen said.
City of Casey mayor Shar Balmes said the trial was a fantastic opportunity for residents to reduce their waste going to landfill and assist in creating a more sustainable environment.
The project complements the council’s Waste Management Strategy and the State Government target to divert 65 percent of municipal solid waste towards resource recovery by 2014.