Watch your Waste!

• Basic Composting           
  Watch an introductory video on composting your food scraps here, and refer to our Green My Postcode Composting made easy factsheet to see how it's done.
• Bokashi Bucket
  An odourless composting system, it is perfect for indoor use. Pop your food waste in as you go and once it's full use the fermented food waste in your garden. Learn more here.  
• Worm Farm
  Bunnings have a handy page that teaches you how to become a worm farmer. Click here to check it out.

• Composting made easy
  Worm farms, Bokashi Buckets or basic composting? Choose which technique is suitable for your household and learn how simple it is to do. Click here to download the 'Composting made easy' guide.
• Bunnings DIY fact sheets
  Bunnings also have a great range of fact sheets on things like how to save water in your garden, how to grow your own vegies, and making and managing your compost. Click here to view the list and download the ones you need.

Hard Waste

• Melton Recycling Facility
  Did you know that ratepayers receive two free entry tickets per year with rates notices to dispose of hard waste at the Melton Recycling Facility? Ferris Road, Melton. Tel: 03 9743 1983.
• Hazardous Items
  Can be disposed of via the ‘Detox You Home’ program at the Melton Recycling Facility, click here to find out what they accept.
• Old fridges
  Do you want to get rid of your old fridge? Check out this social enterprise from the Brotherhood of St Laurence, they pick up your fridge for free and recycle it! 
• Unusual waste
  Not too sure what to do with your batteries, paint, old tyres or other unusual waste? Go to Recycling Near You to find out.