Claim your subsidy

Compost Community offers discounted compost systems to Melbourne residents along with all the advice and support you need to get composting. 

​Eligible residents of member councils can claim an upfront discount on a compost system. 

How it works

Decide which compost system is right for you

Worm farm, bokashi or compost? What makes them different? Use the following resources to decide what system might work best for you. 

Choosing a compost system

Learn how to use the compost system

Either use the topics under the "Learn" menu above, or click the buttons below to explore each composting topic.

Learn: Bokashi

Learn: Composting

Learn: Worm farming

Check your eligibility

 If your Council is a member of Compost Community and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can claim an upfront rebate on a qualifying compost system. 

Enter your address in the Know Your Council tool to check which municipality you belong to. (Link opens in a new tab)

Check my municipality

Order your system

If you belong to a participating council, expand the next heading to order for your area. The pre-qualification activities depend on your council area. 

If you are in a non-member council area, you can skip the pre-qualification activities and order here. 

​​SELECT YOUR COUNCIL AREA TO GET STARTED

Click on your council logo below for instructions, terms and conditions on claiming your subsidised compost system.