There are a variety of compost systems and worm farms available that you can use if you live in a unit, including models perfect for balconies, patios and other small spaces.

Our free home composting program helps people who live in a block of 12 or more units set up a compost or worm farm.

Here's how you can take part:

• Talk to the other people in your block and your body corporate. You'll need about a third of the people in your unit block keen to take part (eg 4 units in a block of 12, or 8 for a block of 20 or more units).
• Call our Green Team on (02) 4227 7111 or email us. We'll visit you and chat about what will work for your block. This could be a number of individual systems, or one that everybody shares.
• Once a plan is worked out, we'll provide you and your neighbours with free compost bins, worm farms or other tools to suit your needs. We'll also arrange a workshop to show you how to set up and maintain your system.
• Get composting or worm farming, and turn your food waste into rich soil for your balcony garden, pots, or shared gardens and lawns!

Limited spaces are available in this program, and conditions apply.

If you live in a block with less than 12 units, keep an eye out for one of our regular compost or worm farm workshops, or give us a call if you'd like advice about how to recycle your food scraps in a small space.

If you have any questions, please email us or call (02) 4227 7111.