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Shoalhaven City Council aims to provide efficient, reliable and sustainable waste services to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Composting

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The most recent survey of what we throw away shows that nearly half of our waste is organic.

It is either plant or vegetable; or items made from something once living - paper, cotton or wool. 

What is Compost?

Compost is nature's own plant and soil food formed by the natural process of decomposition.

Compost - Friendly Facts

• Compost is easy to make, you don't have to be an expert;

• You don't need any special equipment to make compost;

• Making compost is a way to do something positive ie.

• for the environment;

• for your soil and plants and/or

• to reduce the amount of waste we currently dispose of to landfill.

For simple steps to Composting look at Worm Farming and Composting brochure.

The Waste Management Team are continually striving to improve services and would welcome any positive suggestions or comments.
Please call the Waste Hotline  4429 3374 or email us @

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