Free Compost Pick Up Event by Sarah Louise

The Free Compost Pick Up Event offers Casey residents up to 0.5m³ of soil conditioner made from local food and garden waste, composted at Valoriza's facility, to celebrate International Composting Awareness Week. This single-day drive-thru collection takes place on May 9, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM AEST at the Old Cheese Factory, with hourly timeslots to manage traffic. Participants must book a free ticket for one car per household, bring a vehicle, helper, and shovel for loading in a single trip, and follow staff instructions while staying in their vehicle initially. The organic product meets safety standards but requires mixing into soil as mulch or amendment rather than direct planting. Usage tips include spreading 3-5 cm as mulch or 5-10 kg per m² for veggie gardens.