TALK DIRTY TO ME

LEARN HOW TO ROT

When it comes to binning our stuff, just promise one thing - don’t be a tosser. Avoid the trash and send organic waste to the compost instead.

talk dirty to me

LEARN HOW TO ROT

When it comes to binning our stuff, just promise one thing - don’t be a tosser.
Proper disposal is essential in the fight to reduce landfill pollution.
So, avoid the trash and send organic waste to the compost instead.

Rot Are You Waiting For?

Remove

Any stickers, labels, and adhesives

Place

Into the compost bin with organic household waste

Watch

As it disappears back to the earth within 120 days (in the right conditions)

A few things you should know about composting…

Composting is a process that takes plant-based items back to the earth. With the right mix of conditions, the things that we eat (like fruit and veggie scraps) and things we use (like newspapers and egg cartons) can be broken down into nutrient-rich matter for the garden.

Don’t have a home compost bin?

Find grassroots community composting options close to you by researching local council collection points or checking the ShareWaste map to contribute to your neighbours’ compost bins and gardens.

Need organic waste collection for your business?

Set up a regular collection through Waste Ninja or search through the Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) for composting facilities that accepts organic waste.

HOW TO DO IT

The trick to a perfect compost is getting the right balance of materials and conditions. Combine a collection of organic green (food scraps) and brown (garden off-cuts) materials. The mix will need air, heat, moisture, and microorganisms to start breaking down naturally.

TO ROT OR NOT TO ROT

DO ROT

Wood shavings and sawdust
Leaves and grass clippings
Food scraps
Newspapers
Coffee and tea
Egg cartons and toilet rolls

DON'T ROT

Meat offcuts
Plastic
Pet poop
Dairy products
Fish skins
Glossy magazines and coated paper