Brimbank residents waste is being used to help grow gardens on more than 80 roundabouts throughout Brimbank.
Residents use of their food and organics bin has resulted in keeping thousands of tonnes of waste out of landfill.
The bin allows organic waste to be turned into compost that is great for farms, parks and gardens.
Brimbank council recently obtained 150 tonnes of compost from its food and organics processing partner, Veolia, which turns Brimbank’s organics waste into high-grade composts and mulches.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang is excited about the project.
Sixty per cent of Brimbank residents are already using the opt-in food and garden organics bin service.
“We’re excited to see how this high-quality and nutrient-rich compost, will help create flourishing gardens on local roundabouts,” she said.
“Council looking forward to other opportunities to use its food and garden organics compost for other purposes in the municipality.”
This project is supported by the Circular Economy Organics Council Fund, delivered under the state government’s Sustainability Victoria circular economy policy.
Sustainability Victoria markets acceleration manager Shannon Smyth praised Brimbank council’s commitment to recycling and the environment.
“Not only will this project benefit Brimbank’s natural environment, but it will also allow the community to see the results of their efforts.
“It also provides a great reminder to residents to only dispose of garden and food waste in this service.”
Councillor Dang is strongly encouraged more residents to start using their organics bin.
“If every Brimbank household used council’s food and garden waste service we would save almost 40,000 tonnes of C02 emissions.”
“That is the same as taking about 17,500 cars off the road each year.”
