Recycling
Learn how to use your bins correctly at home on the Bins and Collection Dates page.
Earth-cycling
View the table below to find out which Earth-cycling method will work best for you.
| | Compost units | Worm farms | Bokashi bins | EnsoPet Pet Waste Composter |
|---|
| Dwelling suitability | All households with gardens and schools | All households, offices, apartments and schools | All households, offices, apartments and schools | All households with gardens and schools |
| Unit location | Preferably outdoors, away from house in a sunny area | Preferably outdoors (can go indoors) in the shade | Anywhere | Outside |
| Efficiency | Variable depending on unit, nutrient balance and aeration | Variable depending on unit, nutrient balance and worms | Efficient for food waste. Larger items may need to be buried to complete breakdown | In ground composter. Breaks down pet waste efficiently |
| Odour Levels | Nil if maintained correctly | Nil if maintained correctly | Nil if maintained correctly | Nil if maintained correctly |
Cost (rough guide only) | Unit: $20-$500 Maintenance: No cost once set up *Rebate of $60 offered by the City of Kwinana after attending workshop | Unit: $20-$200 Maintenance: $5-$10 (dolomite lime) *Subsidy of $135 offered by City of Kwinana after attending workshop – Purchase to be made on the day | Unit: $50 Maintenance: $10-$20 (Bokashi mix/spray) Discounted unit available at the City of Kwinana Administration Building | Unit: $70-$80 Maintenance: $10-$25 (EnsoPet starter) *Rebate of $60 offered by the City of Kwinana after attending workshop |
| Type of fertiliser created | Solid | Solid and liquid | Liquid | Solid |
Beginner's Guide to Composting: Bokashi, Worm Farms and Bins
Learn more about the Bokashi Bins at the City of Kwinana.
Waste Workshops and Events
Check out when our next workshop is by visiting What’s On.
Waste Education Visits and Workshops
The City can facilitate workshops and presentations, discussing all things waste. For more information, phone the Waste Education Officer on 08 9439 0275 or send us an email on customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
Limited sessions are available throughout the year.
Earthcycling Subsidies, Rebates and More
Compost Bin Subsidies
Composting is a great way to avoid sending organic waste to landfill, converting organic waste into nutrient rich compost for your garden.
The City of Kwinana hosts free Composting workshops throughout the year. Residents who complete a composting workshops are eligible to receive a $60 rebate!
To receive a rebate, simply complete Compost Bin Rebate Application Form and return it to the City.
Proof of attendance to a local government composting workshop, recipe and proof of residency is required to be eligible for this rebate.
Discounted Bokashi bins
The City has introduced Bokashi (in-home) composting buckets as an alternative option for residents with limited space to manage household organic waste and avoid waste to landfill.
The Bokashi bins and Bokashi mix will be available for $50 ($50 off). Collect your bin at the City of Kwinana’s Customer Service desk in the Administration Building, Monday to Friday during opening hours.
1 Bokashi bin maximum per residential address
Worm Farm subsidy
The City of Kwinana offers residents who attend a worm farming workshop a subsidised complete worm café for $100 (usually $235)
- The complete worm café set up includes:
- Worm Cafe unit (dimensions - length: 55cm, width: 40cm, height: 75cm; colour - black; 4 trays (1 base and 3 working trays); fly proof lid; 4 legs; tap)
- 1 kilogram of live worms (approximately 4000 worms)
- 500g Dolomite
- Castings for establishment
- Worm Blanket
- Comprehensive instructions