Composting at home
Around Half of Your Bin Is Compostable
Did you know that composting at home can greatly improve your surroundings? One of the biggest benefits is reducing unpleasant smells in your wheelie bin — especially during hot months.
When organic waste breaks down in landfill, it produces methane, a strong greenhouse gas. But when we compost at home, the waste breaks down with air instead of without it, which means no bad smells and lower emissions.
But when you compost at home, you:
- Reduce bad smells in your wheelie bin
- Create free fertiliser for your garden
- Cut emissions
- Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill
- Continue a classic Outback tradition — feeding food scraps to chickens!
Composting also enriches your soil with valuable nutrients. It helps plants grow better, keeps moisture in the ground, improves soil structure, and supports beneficial microbes — creating a healthier, more resilient garden.
We’re building a community network to share and promote composting practices—and we’re looking for passionate locals to get involved!
If you’re interested in being part of this educational initiative and helping others learn how to compost, please fill up this form.
Composting is easy! find out more below