Compost giveaway

Grab some free quality compost courtesy of Lake Macquarie City Council and REMONDIS on 21 November 2026. We're giving away quality compost for free! Visit the Organics Resource Recovery Facility inside the Awaba Waste Management Facility, Wilton Rd, Awaba and fill a bucket, ute or trailer. Terms and conditions • Bring proof of Lake Mac residency • Please arrive in your allocated time – you may be denied entry otherwise. • One load per customer • There will be both assisted loading into trailers and utes as well as self-loading options (please refer to your ticket type at checkout to ensure you have selected an appropriate session. 'Free compost ticket' refers to assisted loading sessions, while 'self-loading only' tickets are for self-loading sessions.) • If you are self-loading, please choose the appropriate self-loading session (Self loading sessions for this event will be at 10am - 10.30am and 2.30pm to 3pm) • Self-loaders will take compost from a pile and use their own equipment and buckets to load into vehicles. You MUST bring your own bags, buckets, shovels, gloves etc • Enclosed footwear MUST be worn • Loads must be covered with tarps or other covering material • When handling compost always wear gloves and a face mask. Wash hands with soap and water after handling. Keep away from animals. • Children must remain in vehicles at all times • No pets allowed • No smoking allowed • Not for commercial operators Booked a ticket but can't come? Please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so someone else can book in your place.