Council Services » Compost and Worm Farms     Lane Cove throws away 19 tonnes of rubbish every day. On average, 40% of rubbish sent to land fill is food waste! You can make a difference by composting your food scraps or by using a worm farm. Composting is one of the best ways residents can help reduce the amount of waste being generated in Lane Cove. Apart from reducing the amount of waste leaving Lane Cove, composting has many benefits for the environment such as: improving soil structure; increasing the ability of soil to retain moisture; and reducing weed emergence and erosion. Half of Lane Cove's residents live in units and composting is not always practical. However a worm farm is an ideal alternative as they take up less space and are odourless. Compost and Worm Farming Workshops Lane Cove Council regularly runs composting and worm farming workshops. These three hour workshops will tell you everything you need to know about setting up a compost bin or worm farm. Or if you already have a system set up, you can find out how to make it work even better! PLUS, all Lane Cove residents who attend a workshop will receive a free compost bin or worm farm. To find out when the next workshop will be held, check out our Sustainability Events and Activities page. Frequently Asked Questions Why compost? On average 40% of waste created in the home consists of food scraps! Composting transforms these waste food scraps and other organic material into a natural fertiliser that will enrich the soil. Rubbish tips in Sydney are rapidly filling up and the cost of waste disposal is increasing. Composting helps reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Where can I get a compost bin? Compost bins are on sale at the Customer Service Centre at Council. Please contact Customer Service on 9911 3555 for further information. How do I compost? The easy guide to composting - A comprehensive guide from the Environmental Protection Authority. 4 easy steps – choosing a site, the ingredients, layering, how to manage your compost and handy tips.   Why use a worm farm? Worm farms are a fun way to create organic fertiliser and reduce the amount of food waste going to landfill. They are perfect for people with limited space and can be used in any outdoor location, including apartment balconies. Worms love eating the food scraps that we don’t want. Where can I get a worm farm? Worm farms are on sale at the Customer Service Centre at Council. Please contact Customer Service on 9911 3555 for further information. Live worms are available at most nurseries and cost approximately $50 per 1000 worms. For more information about composting and worm farming contact Council’s Environmental Education Officer on 9911 3507. Last updated 12th October 2009