Ipswich households are being encouraged to cut down on food waste with the launch of a new council initiative offering free compost bins and worm farms to eligible residents.
The Organics at Home program, introduced during International Compost Awareness Week, aims to reduce the amount of household waste being sent to landfill while helping residents create nutrient-rich fertiliser for their gardens.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the initiative builds on the success of the city’s green-lidded Garden Organics bin rollout, which has already diverted thousands of tonnes of waste away from landfill.
More than 56,000 green bins were distributed across Ipswich last year, with around 90,000 households now participating in the three-bin waste system. Council says more than 10,000 tonnes of green waste were diverted from landfill in the program’s first six months.
Under the new initiative, residents can choose either a compost bin, suited to homes with kitchen and garden waste, or a worm farm for smaller households and limited outdoor spaces.
The free units will begin being delivered from June, along with information to help residents get started.
Council says the program will not only reduce landfill costs, but also support healthier gardens and more sustainable living across the city.
Residents can learn more and order their free compost bin or worm farm by searching ‘Organics at Home’ on the council’s website: ipswich.qld.gov.au.
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