What is organic waste?
The organic waste stream is a mix of garden or green waste and food waste (putrescibles) that can be composted and used as a soil conditioner.
Compost is the end result of cnotrolled aerobic decomposition or a mix of green waste (rich in nitrogen) and brown waste (rich in carbon).
Green waste includes:
- Grass clippings
- Flower cuttings
- Food scraps - no bones or meat
- Hedge trimmings
- Coffee grounds
- Tea bags and tea leaves
- Manure
- Weeds (without seeds).
Brown waste includes:
- Torn newspapers/cardboard
- Egg cartons
- Tree prunings (branches)
- Dry leaves
- Bark/untreated sawdust
- Wood ash
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How can I dispose of my food scraps or garden waste?
Compost at home
Create Your Own Eden encourages householders to put organic waste to work in the garden.
Visit 
Create your own Eden for more information on composting, worm farming, bokashi system and smart gardening.
Free composting courses
Manukau City residents can take advantage of free Create Your Own Eden courses to learn about home composting, worm farming and the bokashi system.
Upon completion of the course you will receive a $20 discount voucher to purchase a compost or worm bin.
| When: |
Between 9am and 12 noon:
4 September 2010
11 December 2010 |
| Where: |
The Logan Campbell Education Centre
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Road
Manurewa |
| Bookings: |
Call (09) 482 1172
Bookings are essential. |
| When: |
Between 10am and 1pm:
9 October 2010
6 November 2010 |
| Where: |
Highland Park Community House
47 Aviemore Drive
Highland Park |
| Bookings: |
Call (09) 482 1172
Bookings are essential. |
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Garden bags and bins
A number of private companies provide a garden bag and bin collection service. All bags and bins vary in size and you can choose how often they are collected.
Below is a few of the garden bag and bin companies:
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