March 31, 2015
South Burnett Regional Council is holding free community composting and worm farming workshops on Monday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 29.
The workshops will include:
- Home composting systems – establishment and maintenance
- Worm farming and worm farm assembly
- Waste minimisation tips and the benefits of reducing waste to landfill
Cr Kathy Duff said about half of the waste generated by the average Australian household was organic, such as garden and food waste.
Most of this could be diverted from landfill by composting or worm farming.
“Composting organic household waste is not just beneficial for the environment, but also for your own backyard,” Cr Duff said.
“The natural fertiliser you can make at home is high quality and will improve your soil, helping your garden and plants grow.”
The composting and worm farming workshops will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall, in Oliver Bond Street, from 2:00pm to 4.00pm.
Both include light refreshments as well as a compost bin or worm farm giveaway to one lucky participant.
Registrations are essential as participant numbers are limited.
To book a place, contact the waste education team on (07) 3457-2400 or by email
