What began as food and organic waste from your green bin is now compost you can collect to fill your garden beds.
REMONDIS Australia and Lake Macquarie City Council are giving away compost processed from kerbside food and garden waste collections on 21 November at the Organic Resource Recovery Facility (ORRF) within the Awaba Waste Management Facility (AWMF).
Operated by REMONDIS Australia, the Lake Macquarie ORRF has been processing organic waste collected from kerbside green bins since July 2018, converting it into high quality, Australian standard, pasteurised compost.
Up to 44,000 tonnes of food and garden waste is diverted from landfill each year at the facility.
A total of 111 tonnes of compost was distributed among 147 attendees at a 7 November giveaway, leading organisers to open additional spots for the upcoming event.
Council's Manager Waste Services Derek Poulton said the city's strong participation in food and organic waste recycling had driven excellent resource recovery outcomes.
"This is a great example of how material placed in green bins is processed and returned to the community as a useful product," he said.
"Residents in Lake Mac have shown strong support for this service, so we're returning the favour by offering up the end-product for re-use as part of our circular economy.
"Giving away compost to residents closes the loop on food and garden waste produced in Lake Macquarie."
Residents can book a timeslot on a first in best dressed basis to collect up to a tonne of compost for a ute or trailer, with self-loading options also available for residents using their own containers.
The giveaway will take place at the Lake Macquarie ORRF, located within the AWMF at 367 Wilton Road, Awaba. All trailers and other vehicles receiving compost need to be covered before leaving the site and when driving on public roads.
Proof of Lake Macquarie City residency, such as a rates notice, utility bill or driver's license, and enclosed shoes are required. This event is not for commercial operators.
Free tickets can be booked through Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4iGxxN7
