Product Information

Compost Bin

The “Compostabin” compost bin is a 220L black plastic dry composting systemdesigned for outdoor use. It can be used to compost most kitchen food waste (except meat, dairy and bones), dry paper, cardboard, and garden waste such as lawn clippings and leaves. For a full list of what and how to compost download the fact sheet on the City’s website.

Compost Bucket

The “Urban Composter” bucket is a 15L bench top wet composting system designed for indoor use. It can compost kitchen scraps including meat and fish into rich fertiliser for your garden and pot plants. For a full list of what and how to compost visit the City’s website.

The “Worm Cafe” Worm Farm

The “Worm Café” is made of recycled plastic, consisting of a tray system on legs with a tap to empty liquid leachate. The price includes the “Worm Café” worm farm as well as 1kg of worms (approximately 4000), 20litres of castings and a comprehensive instruction booklet. The worm farm has been set up 2 to 3 months in advance, which means you will get a good supply of quality liquid within 24 hours of delivery.

For pricing information, please contact the City of Nedlands on 9273 3500.

To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of the City of Nedlands. Please complete the following information and provideproof of residency when finalising your order:

ORDER:
 Compost Bin  / Pick up at Administration Building
 Urban Composter Bucket / Pick up at Administration Building
 Worm Cafe Worm Farm / The Worm Shed will contact you for a suitable delivery time

NAME: ______PHONE: ______

HOME ADDRESS: ______

______

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______

To assist the City of Nedlands to understand how residents already reduce waste in their homes, please complete the questions overleaf.
Please complete the questions below:

  1. What, if anything, would you say is the single most beneficial aspect of home composting?

(Choose one only)

Council rates may decrease

Waste sent to landfill is reduced

Garden soils are improved

Save money on garden watering and fertilising

It is a practical way of doing your bit for the environment

I don’t know

Other (please specify) ______

  1. What made you decide to purchase a worm farm/compost bin/compost bucket?______
    ______
  2. Do you already do any of the following at home?

Worm farm

Outdoor composting (dry)

Indoor bench top composting (e.g. Urban Composter, Bokashi Bucket)

Reduce food waste (e.g. freeze leftovers, use food before expiry)

Reuse garden waste (e.g. rake leaves or grass clippings into garden bed)

  1. Which statement best describes where you live?

Separate house (large garden)

Separate house (small garden/courtyard)

Semi detached terrace house or town house (small garden/courtyard)

Flat, unit or apartment (shared garden, small courtyard, balcony or no garden)

Please return complete applications to the City with payment via either of the below methods:

 / Mail / City of Nedlands
PO Box 9
NEDLANDS WA 6909 /  / In person / Administration Centre
71 Stirling Hwy
NEDLANDS WA 6009

OFFICE USE ONLY

Order:______Proof of Residency:______

Date:______Officer’s Name:______

Receipt No:______

Amount paid:______

* Once all the above has been completed, forward this form to Sustainable Nedlands via internal mail.

M13/7265