By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
THE CITY of Casey wants its ratepayers to compost and its offering a new rebate program to entice residents to buy bins, fermenters and even worm farms and worms.
The ‘Composting in Casey Rebate Program’ offers a claim back of $30 from the purchase of a compost bin, $40 for compost fermenters and $50 on worms and worm farms.
Casey mayor Sam Aziz said that on average food waste made up 50 per cent of Casey rubbish bins, which ended up in landfill and led to greenhouse gas emissions.
“By composting at home, residents have the opportunity to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill while producing a nutrient-rich soil product without artificial fertilisers that is great for your garden,” Cr Aziz said.
To help engage residents in the council-run rebate, two free education sessions will be run by the City of Casey this year on how to get the most out of composting.
“This rebate program and education sessions are a great opportunity for residents to get on board with composting and have a positive effect on the environment,” Cr Aziz said.
A session will be held at Myuna Farm on Saturday 30 July, from 9am to 10.30am, and Monday 7 November, 6.30pm to 8pm, at the council offices in Narre Warren.
Bookings for both of these sessions can be made through City of Casey customer service on 9705 5200.
The rebate offer is limited to one rebate per residential property per year. For more information visit: www.casey.vic.gov.au/composting
