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Worm Farming

Worm farms are easy to set up and maintain. Over time the food scraps are turned into worm castings and a natural liquid is produced from the farm. Both of these end products make excellent natural fertiliser to use in the garden.

Worm farming is a way of composting that keeps organic wastes out of your bin.

Worm farming requires less space than normal composting methods, and is ideal for:

• Classrooms
• Apartments and units
• Small backyards and other settings in high-density urban areas.

Where do I start? You can purchase a worm farm from Blacktown City Council or from hardware stores and nurseries. Alternatively, you can construct your own using 2 foam boxes and punching holes in the bottom of the top box. Plus, buy a worm farm, compost or Bokashi bin after 1 July 2010 and you may be eligible to receive a rebate from Council to the value of $25. For more information on the organics recycling rebate scheme and to download the rebate application form please click on the PDF link below.  Compost Worm Farm Rebate Form.pdf COME TO OUR FREE COMPOSTING AND WORM FARMING WORKSHOPS for the community! Council run free workshops on composting and worm farming for the community. You will receive a free compost bin and kitchen tidy bin. For more information click here or call Council on 9839 6000. Click on pdf below for Easy Worm Farming guide:  Fact Sheet - Easy Worm Farming Guide.pdf  (558 kb)

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