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Recycling - Closing the Loop
Composting
About half of household garbage is made up of food and garden waste. Start composting and you'll immediately notice a significant reduction in the amount of rubbish in your bin.
Composting uses the natural process of decomposition to convert organic waste matter into a nutrient-rich soil you can use on your garden.
Traditional Composting
Composting is the natural breakdown by microbes of organic material to a dark, loose and "earth-like" substance.
Easy Composting Guide Fact Sheet (2 pages, 502 Kb)
Worm Factory
The worm factory offers a simple and fun way to compost kitchen waste indoors. This system harnesses the amazing recycling power of worms that enables you to reduce the amount of organic matter sent to land fill, while supplying a continual supply of nutritional organic fertiliser.
For more information visit on how composting works and how to set up compost or worm farm visit resourceSmart on www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au
Easy Worm-Farming Guide Fact Sheet (2 pages, 954 Kb)
For Sale - Worm factories, Worms, and Compost Bins
Worm factories, Worms, and Compost Bins can be purchased from the City of Monash Offices, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley and at the Oakleigh Service Centre, 3 Atherton Road, Oakleigh.
For more information telephone (03) 9518 3690.
Updated: 20 March 2009
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