Redlands Coast residents can now enjoy more affordable composting thanks to a new subsidy program introduced by Redland City Council.
Redland City Council Subsidizes Composting for Residents
Mayor Jos Mitchell announced that the subsidy aims to help residents generate compost for their gardens while significantly reducing organic waste in landfills.
According to Mayor Mitchell, waste audits on Redlands Coast indicate that about 7800 tonnes of food waste end up in kerbside general waste bins each year, accounting for roughly 17 percent of what is sent to the landfills.
She also said that both the Council and the Queensland Government are committed to a zero-waste future, and community composting plays a crucial role in achieving this vision.
To address this, the Council has developed an Organics Transformation Roadmap, which includes the new compost bin subsidy designed to encourage residents to start their own composting systems.
Compost Revolution
In partnership with Compost Revolution, the Council offers up to 80 percent off the retail price for compost bins, worm farms, and bokashi bins.
Compost Revolution will also provide training on composting techniques, and system selection, and offer post-purchase support and troubleshooting.
Mayor Mitchell highlighted that the subsidy was created in response to community feedback gathered during consultations for the Council’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2021-2030.
Mitchell encourages Redlands residents to take advantage of the initiative, converting their food waste into valuable compost for their gardens.
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