About the Compost Revolution
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The Compost Revolution is making it easy for Australians to turn food scraps into rich soil and liquid fertiliser at home and reduce the amount of rubbish we send to landfills. Because about half of what the average Australian household throws out is compostable organic material, using home composting systems significantly reduces the amount of stuff we send to landfills. It also reduces our impact on Climate Change because food waste releases harmful greenhouse gases as it breaks down in landfills.
Revolution Apps, a social enterprise that operates The Compost Revolution online, works with local councils across Australia to provide residents with the equipment and skills they need to set up a successful home compost bin or worm farm.
The Compost Revolution started as a community initiative of local councils looking to reduce the negative environmental and economic impacts of sending residential waste to landfills. In 2009, three councils in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra) launched a pilot program with funding from the NSW EPA. Revolution Apps partnered with these councils to launch the program nationwide in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this website for?
Residents of Brimbank who want to recycle their food scraps, make soil and fertiliser at home and do their bit for the environment.
What do I need to do to get my discounted compost bin or wormfarm?
- You must be a resident of Brimbank City Council to be eligible.
- Choose your composting gear.
- Confirm your order and pay using a credit card on our secure web form.
Please note that each household is only eligible for one subsidised order. If more than one order is placed at the same time, only the first order will be approved unless you contact council and let us know which is your final choice.
Is anything else required of me if I "Join the Compost Revolution"?
We encourage you to tick the box to “Join the Compost Revolution” when you register to receive your product.
You will not be committed to any other programs or organisations. You will be able to get more support and may get special offers or invitations to events and workshops related to composting, gardening, cooking and food sustainability. The Compost Revolution is about building community and supporting neighbourhood garden projects. We’ll also send you an annual survey to help us to improve the program.
Can I do bokashi, wormfarming and composting?
Running a combination of systems can work well as each have their advantages. However, if you want a second system right away, you will need to buy it without a council subsidy via Compost Revolution's site.
What is the tutorial about?
We have 3 tutorials, one for each composting, worm farming, and bokash bins. The tutorials are a fun way to get skilled up on all the practical skills you need to recycle your food scraps through these 3 methods.
I live in an apartment with no balcony or garden space what are my options?
You can keep a worm farm or bokashi bin on your balcony, in your garage, bathroom or kitchen. Use the fertiliser and worm castings you produce for your pot plants or give them to a neighbour, friend or nearby community garden.
Alternatively, you can organise a compost bin or worm farm for your building’s common area. Discuss this with your neighbours then speak to your body corporate or strata manager to attain approval. You can then purchase your compost bin or worm farm for your block through this web site.
I am contacting on behalf of a School or Early Learning Centre, am I eligible?
Visit our Schools Page to learn more.
Can I join the Compost Revolution if I don't need a new compost bin or worm farm?
Sure thing! Just register your details by emailing [email protected].
I already know how to compost, do I need to do the tutorial to recieve my discount?
If you already know how to compost or worm farm, you don't need to do the tutorial (though you might learn a few things and they’re lots of fun so we strongly recommend it!).
What else can I do?
Visit the Great Unwaste website to learn how you can minimise the amount of food that becomes waste in the first place.
Got more questions?
Ask our chat bot in the bottom right corner or visit our help centre for more information.
Brimbank Council supports composting in our schools
It's never too early to nurture a love for nature, waste minimisation and gardening!
Gardening and sustainability programs are popping almost everyday at schools and early education centres across Australia. Some are even part of the curriculum! What better way to educate students on the fun, beauty, and responsibility of the cycle of life than by teaching them how to recycle food scraps into soil and fertiliser through composting and worm farming?
Schools across the Brimbank LGA are entitled to purchase multiple discounted systems and accessories. Just contact [email protected] – or click the chat bot on the bottom right of your screen – for advice on the best equipment for you and a quote.
Scraps for Schools
We will donate 10% to your school's gardening program whenever families join the program and enter your coupon code. It's that simple!
Here's how it works
1. Nominate your school. (Be sure to chat with the principal or a gardening champion at your school to get their ok.)
2. Email us at [email protected] to get a custom coupon code and flyer to track donations.
3. Spread the word around your school! Get the flyer into the school newsletter, send flyers home with students, post it up in classrooms and hallways, and contact your local newspaper. Most councils are happy to provide schools with printed flyers.
Every 3 months we tally up the amount of orders and provide a credit for composting gear to your school.
Talk to your school, get in touch with us, and get started today!
Contact Us
For questions relating to your Compost Revolution order please use the chat bot on the bottom right of your screen or contact [email protected]
For further information about this promotion please contact Brimbank City Council on [email protected] or 9249 4000.