While we’re doing our part to help the planet, we also get to connect as neighbours—simple habits we share, together. Start by collecting scraps at home; on Saturday, enjoy the park (boerie, coffee, quick class), say hello to a few friendly faces, and drop off with a warm glow.

Our site is small and volunteer-run, and we don’t have tools (like chippers) to process garden waste effectively. To keep the system working and odour-free, we’re focusing on kitchen scraps only for now. Volunteers will layer your scraps with dry browns and manage the pile so the balance stays right.

As the project grows—and if we secure the right equipment—we’ll review these limits.

Almost anything works as a countertop caddy: a clean ice‑cream tub or other lidded container, a metal tin, a coffee canister, or a small pedal bin. Paper bags or newspaper wraps also work well.

Looking for something a little nicer for your counter? Try:

• Mikaco Stainless Steel Compost Bin with Handle-2 Activated Charcoal Filter Pad
• Compact Kitchen Bin (Countertop)
• 6L Kitchen Compost Bin

To keep the site clean, safe, and odour-free, we follow this simple weekly routine:

• Weekly rota (Saturdays): open, check, tidy, close.
• Cover every drop with dry browns (leaves/cardboard); kitchen scraps only.
• Right mix: ~2–3 parts browns : 1 part greens; turn for airflow.
• Moisture: wrung-out sponge (≈40–60%); add water if dry, browns if wet.
• Hygiene & security: lids closed/locked, site swept, tool-only handling.
• Log each visit: odour, moisture, actions—transparent and trackable.
• Rodent-resistant bins; quick response to any issues.

Fast fixes: Smell/flies → add 2–3 buckets browns & turn • Too wet → fork in browns, brief air, re-close • Too dry/not heating → small greens layer + splash of water.