Free Council-made compost available for Wangaratta community projects
Published on 22 April 2026
Schools and community groups located in the Rural City of Wangaratta can now apply for free compost made from the Council’s kerbside Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) service, with successful projects to receive delivery at no cost.
The Council Compost Give‑Back Program is running alongside International Composting Awareness Week (3–9 May 2026) and is designed to show how household food scraps and garden clippings can be turned into a practical local resource for community and education projects.
Applications are open and eligible projects include school gardens and outdoor learning spaces, sporting groups, community gardens, environmental or Landcare groups, and other not‑for‑profit initiatives located within the Rural City of Wangaratta municipality.
Successful applicants will receive compost at no cost, including one free delivery.
Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Irene Grant said the program helped show how food scraps and garden waste could be reused locally.
“Projects like this demonstrate how composting supports closed‑loop waste systems, where materials collected from households are returned to the community as a useful resource,” Cr Grant said.
Key Details
To apply, submit an Expression of Interest at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Services/Waste-Recycling/Compost-Give-Back-Program .
Applications close at 12 noon, Friday, 29 May 2026.