Waste reduction workshops

Compost Giveaway

Do you use a Cardinia Shire Council food and garden waste (lime-green lidded) kerbside bin? 

We are giving two 25L bags of compost to households using a Council food and garden waste (lime green lidded) kerbside bin. 

The contents of this bin get turned into compost for Victorian farms and community gardens to improve their soil quality. Now you can also improve your soil quality in your own garden thanks to this bin.   

To get your free compost, all you need to do is:  

1. Fill out the registration form  
2. Collect your compost!  
   Simply bring your ID with the registered address to CEC Nursery Coalition Nursery at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham. The Nursery is open for Fridays 9am-12pm (midday) or the last Saturday of the month 9am- 12pm (midday).  

The Compost Giveaway is open now until Saturday 28 June or while stocks last. 

This program is delivered in partnership with the Cardinia Environment Coalition.  

If you don’t have a food and garden waste bin, to be eligible for your free compost you can find out more about the service and order this bin online on our Food and garden waste webpage  

Waste team 'pop up' events

Meet our Waste team at some local community events. Come hear about our exciting waste projects and services, learn tips to recycle and dispose of waste correctly, engage in fun activities, share your feedback or simply say hello! 

Pakenham Show

When: Saturday 15 March, 9am onwards
Where: P.B Ronald Reserve, Pakenham
To learn more about the event, go to the Pakeham Show Facebook page 

Bunyip Agriculture Show

When: Sunday 23 March, 9am onwards
Where: Bunyip Recreation Reserve, Bunyip
To learn more about the event, go to the Bunyip Agricultural Show website

Yakkerboo Festival

When: Sunday 27 April, 10am onwards   
Where: PB Ronald Reserve, Pakenham
To learn more about the event, go to the Yakkerboo Festival website