Guide to Composting and Worm Farms

Composting Methods HEAP PIT CLOSED OR OPEN BIN BARREL OR TUMBLER free minimal cost $30 – $180 $120 – $300 garden and food waste food waste only garden and food waste garden and food waste turn once a week with fork or spade turn once a week with fork or spade turn once a week with fork or spade rotate up to three times per week 3-6 months 6-12 months 3-6 months 1-2 months Organic waste disposal Cost (approximate) Ingredients Maintenance How long until compost, castings or worm tea? worm tea 2 - 4 weeks worm castings 4 - 6 months keep moistened and regularly add worm food WORM FARM $100 garden and food waste (limited) 2-4 weeks sprinkle Bokashi mix after adding food waste BOKASHI $50 – $120 food waste only 2 Green Waste Service Worm Farm or Compost Bin not big enough for your family? Council offers a high-value, convenient food and garden waste collection service for less than 25 cents per day! Your grass clippings, prunings, leaves, shredded paper, fruits and vegetables will be mulched and turned into compost. If your interested in this service contact Council on (07) 3810 6666.