Waste audits undertaken at apartment buildings in 2019 found that approximately one third of the average household general waste bin is made up of food waste. By collecting and composting food and garden waste, we can reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill and return valuable nutrients back to the earth.
As there is often less space for personal worm farming or composting systems in apartment buildings, Burwood Council is offering the opportunity for residents living in these complexes to have a go at using a shared composting system. This aims to support residents in reducing their waste, as well as building a strong sense of community that supports a great outcome for our local environment.