Who is the tutorial for?

The tutorial is for residents of  Cessnock City Council.

What is the tutorial about?

The tutorial is designed to give you a basic understanding of how to compost or wormfarm effectively. It does not go into the science of compost or any gardening information. Council may organise free Compost and Wormfarm workshops (if there is sufficient demand) which are also a good option if you want to learn about it in more detail. To find out about any upcoming workshops contact your council, or visit the Compost Revolution project page.

What do I need to do to get my half price compost bin or wormfarm?

First off, you must be a resident of Cessnock City Council.  Once you complete the quiz with a score of 100% you will be asked to register your name, address and e-mail and you will receive a confirmation e-mail with details on how to get your prize. This e-mail will be vaild for two months after which you will need to re-do the quiz.  Staff at Council will be checking to ensure that only one compost bin or wormfarm is received per household.

What if I fail the quiz?

You can attempt the quiz as many times as you need to pass, and you can return to the tutorial to find the answers.

Is anything else required of me if I "Join the Compost Revolution"?

We encourage everyone who registers to tick the box to "Join the Compost Revolution". This does not mean you will be committed to anything else but you will be able to get more support and be invited to events and workshops that are related to composting, organic gardening, cooking and food sustainability. The Compost Revolution is also about building community and supporting neighbourhood garden projects so you will be invited to social events and get-togethers.

Can more than one person in my household do the tutorial?

Multiple people in a household can do the tutorial and quiz multiple times, however only one person in a household can register to receive a half price compost bin or wormfarm.

Can I do wormfarming and composting?

Doing both in a home can work well and you can do both the compost and wormfarming tutorial and quiz to learn how to do this. However, after you register you must choose either to receive a half price compost bin or wormfarm. If you want to do both you can buy a compost bin or wormfarm from a garden store.

I live in an apartment with no balcony or garden space what are my options?

You can wormfarm in a garage or even a bathroom or kitchen. You will need to empty your worm liquid and solids occasionally and give these to a neighbour or friend, or find a nearby park or community garden give them to.
Otherwise the best option is to drop your food scraps off at a communal compost bin or community garden weekly. Visit reduceyourfootprint to find out where these might be or post a question.

I don't need a new bin but I want to be part of the Compost Revolution, is this possible?

Yes, complete the quiz and register ticking the box to receive the updates, you will be invited to Compost Revolution events and programs.

I already know how to compost do I need to do the tutorial to get a half price bin?

You don't need to do the tutorial but you do need to do the quiz to register for your half price Compost bin or wormfarm. The tutorial is simple and quick and you can do it at your own pace.

What type of compost bins or wormfarms do we get?

This may vary depending on what council has in stock at the time you get your bin but the following are what is commonly in stock:
If you choose a compost bin you may receive:
• A "tumbleweed" 400L conical bin
• A aerator stirrer

If you choose a wormfarm you may receive:
• A worm factory- similar to the "worm cafe" but one level smaller - and blanket
• A bag of live worms- depending on availability- you may need to source your own

Spare parts

You can buy them from Tumbleweed