I feel grateful that I have learnt so much from you about worm farming. It’s great to hear that Councils are becoming interested. Your garden is looking fantastic in the background too.
In Sydney we only have ANL and CLEANAWAY services Green bins from councils. We just started green bin services in Fairfield City Council area, it does go to Cleanaway whom won the contract. This is the First year our Bin Services will actually decrease in our council rates as many councils have increased Garbage Collection on there rates for Year 2024-2025. Year 2023-2024 was approximately $515 just for Garbage services that’s nearly $10 Week, tipping fees are over $500 tonne to tip into land fill, so taking FOGO WASTE (Green Bin) out of landfills is a savings any council would need to consider reducing waste to landfills. In the paste some Sydney Councils gave out Recycling Bins and accessories to its residents to reduce waste in the form of recycling green waste, to reduce tipping costs.
Some great points there Rick. It would be different of course for many councils. But I heard from a local Mayor herself in the next 5 to ten years all councils are removing green waste..But we will see. Either way the opportunity is ripe for the picking now!
Yes, because they always sub contract it out. Maybe they should do it internally and keep the profits, create jobs, scale and share all the data to improve it over time. It's right under their noses!
Terrific video, Marty! And so many good tips on how worm farmers can take advantage of the move by local governments. I hope a lot take up the opportunity.
I tried to collect food waste but it's difficult because they have to separate food from trash and then need a way to keep it but with food rules they can't really keep it in a convenient spot. Do you have any recommendations for that?
Yes, just collect one source if you can. Example: In the Philippines they use Banana's every part, fruit, leaves and stems. Greengrocers are a great start if your in the city or urban areas.
Hi Marty Great to hear about the opportunity came about to speak at a Council Conference, Councils as other businesses need to spend certain amounts on educational aids each year. This would be a good opportunity to have increased your exposure to the community at large also most importantly other Councils and organisations in the gardening industry. I’d reconsider especially if you’d be asked to do educational talks at other councils or gardening base organisations even schools. This could open new doors.
So STOKED that finally worm farming is coming into play, what you think?
I feel grateful that I have learnt so much from you about worm farming. It’s great to hear that Councils are becoming interested. Your garden is looking fantastic in the background too.
Hi Deb, thanks for the kind words. The garden is going okay,,probably get a good revamp this spring!
You’re on fire, Marty!!! Goodonyer👍😀😊👏👏👏
Thanks 👍
Thanks Marty. I have only 2 hungry bins. I love my worms as a hobby. May be one day, I go larger 😊
Depending on space there are so many options to scale up, endless actually
Very nice
Thanks a lot
That is very interesting.
Cheers Philip
So I'm guessing that mini city was Toowoomba
No more north
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Hey Marty, you should link up with Vasili, he has some great products available!
He is in Victoria a long way away, but hey maybe 🤔 one day!
I see the black soldier fly a more lucrative processor for green waste (human food waste)
And keep the garden waste for vermicompost
In Sydney we only have ANL and CLEANAWAY services Green bins from councils.
We just started green bin services in Fairfield City Council area, it does go to Cleanaway whom won the contract.
This is the First year our Bin Services will actually decrease in our council rates as many councils have increased Garbage Collection on there rates for Year 2024-2025.
Year 2023-2024 was approximately $515 just for Garbage services that’s nearly $10 Week, tipping fees are over $500 tonne to tip into land fill, so taking FOGO WASTE (Green Bin) out of landfills is a savings any council would need to consider reducing waste to landfills.
In the paste some Sydney Councils gave out Recycling Bins and accessories to its residents to reduce waste in the form of recycling green waste, to reduce tipping costs.
Some great points there Rick. It would be different of course for many councils. But I heard from a local Mayor herself in the next 5 to ten years all councils are removing green waste..But we will see. Either way the opportunity is ripe for the picking now!
YoU Would be great 4 the local council & do talks..hoping you can find the time!! this opportunity has fallen in your lap!
Lots happening so we will see Mel, I have done talks at local events,,clubs etc
I'm actually really surprised they're only accepting now that the green recycling program on the whole in large areas is never going to work.
Yes, because they always sub contract it out. Maybe they should do it internally and keep the profits, create jobs, scale and share all the data to improve it over time. It's right under their noses!
Terrific video, Marty! And so many good tips on how worm farmers can take advantage of the move by local governments. I hope a lot take up the opportunity.
We will see Dad, it will be a great opportunity for those who take the plunge and work with local councils
I tried to collect food waste but it's difficult because they have to separate food from trash and then need a way to keep it but with food rules they can't really keep it in a convenient spot. Do you have any recommendations for that?
Yes, just collect one source if you can. Example: In the Philippines they use Banana's every part, fruit, leaves and stems. Greengrocers are a great start if your in the city or urban areas.
Hi Marty
Great to hear about the opportunity came about to speak at a Council Conference, Councils as other businesses need to spend certain amounts on educational aids each year.
This would be a good opportunity to have increased your exposure to the community at large also most importantly other Councils and organisations in the gardening industry.
I’d reconsider especially if you’d be asked to do educational talks at other councils or gardening base organisations even schools.
This could open new doors.
Thanks for the input Rick, I may do if I dont have to get on a plane hehe
@@martysgarden Don’t be scared of planes they are fun 🤩
@@martysgarden to add use the skills you have worked hard throughout the years for spending the word of gardening and benefits of worms farming etc.
I'm happy for you Marty, you've got that sparkle in your eyes, when you're talking about Worms 🪱
Oh yes hehe, I do. Thanks for watching!
Feel like I was meant to hear this @martysgarden. I have been toying with the idea for a side hustle.
Glad I could help inspire you! Great times ahead.