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City of Stonnington’s Apartment Composting Program

Welcome to the City of Stonnington Apartment Composting page

Please watch the video and then complete the quiz to join the worm farming hub in your apartment complex.

City-of-Stonnington

Complete the quiz

Revisit the important points for successful worm farming in the quiz.

Your name*
Your email*
Your worm hub*

How much food do I put in?*
- As much as you can find!
- A layer up to 50mm thick, mixed in with paper or cardboard
- A big pile in the middle of the worm farm
CORRECT!

Don't put too much food into the worm farm, add lots of carbon material to keep the mix open and airy.
OH NO!

Try again...

Can I put ALL my food scraps in the worm farm?*
- Yes, put all your kitchen waste in the worm farm.
- Nearly - some foods are not good for the worms, like onion and citrus for example.
- No, worms eat special worm food.
CORRECT!

Check our guidelines for the foods you can and cannot add - you can download them to stick on the fridge!
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What else can I put in the worm farm?*
- Recyclable plastics
- Branches and sticks from the garden
- Vacuum dust, coffee grounds, tea bags
CORRECT!

Worms mostly eat what we eat, plus other soft organics. They only have tiny mouths so nothing too hard, and no chemical products.
OH NO!

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When should I put carbon [paper, cardboard] into the worm farm?*
- Every day
- When I add food scraps
- Never, worms don't eat paper
CORRECT!

Adding as much carbon [paper, cardboard, hay] as you do nitrogen [food scraps] is the key to a well balanced worm farm...
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What type of carbon is good for worm farms?*
- Shredded paper
- Torn up cardboard
- Paper towel, toilet paper rolls, egg cartons
- All of the above
CORRECT!

Any non-glossy paper and cardboard can go in your worm farm - receipts, envelopes, bills, packaging - so all of the above can go in your worm farm.
Yes, but there is more! Try again...

Where should I position my worm farm?*
- In the sun to keep the worms warm
- In the shade, heat can kill the worms
- In your house
CORRECT!

Whilst you CAN put the worm farm in your house, it is just important to ensure it is out of the sun, and kept cool in summer.
OH NO!
Try again...
Well, kind of...

You CAN keep your worm farm in your house, but there is a better answer. Try again...

Do I need to add water to the worm farm?*
- Yes, every day
- A little bit when you add dry carbon, or if the contents looks drier than usual
- Never, you will drown the worms!
CORRECT!

Your worm farm should be moist [not wet or dry] and your worms will be fine if you flush through some water.
OH NO!

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What do I do with the worm juice?*
- Throw it out
- Drink it
- Dilute 1:10 and spread it around your plants
CORRECT!

Worm juice can be spread around the roots or on the leaves of plants, it will improve your soil and build healthy plants.
OH NO!

Worm juice is too valuable to throw out! Try again...
OH NO!

It might not hurt you, but please don't drink - it is better for the garden. Try again...

You are now a worm farmer - well done!

You can use your new found knowledge for good and contribute to your apartment worm farming hub.
Confirmation*
To be part of the apartment worm farming hub I commit to following the worm farming guidelines outlined here, in particular in relation to adding sufficient carbon and not overfeeding the worm farms.
- I understand and agree
Enjoy your worm farms, and please check the FAQs page at any time for more information.

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Sustainable Environment Unit
environment@stonnington.vic.gov.au
03 8290 2063

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