We are transitioning to a new Planning Application platform. As a result, the existing My Mount Alexander system will be unavailable from 5.00pm Thursday 12 November. Our new planning application platform will be available from 9.00am Monday 16 November. We apologise for the inconvenience.
The Maldon Transfer Station has limited hours and services. It will reopen for green waste only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9.00am-11.00am until 15 November. The Castlemaine Transfer Station will continue to operate as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Published on 07 May 2024
Grow It Local award-winner Mikaela Beckley (pictured) is one of 19 YIMBY composters in our shire.
She collects and composts kitchen scraps from 20 of her neighbours each week, and has processed nearly 5,000 kilos of organics in her backyard using the unique YIMBY hot-composting method.
Amazing work!
YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) is a unique composting project based in Castlemaine, building community, diverting organics from landfill and improving our soil.
Right now, there are 19 composters like Mikaela, collecting from over 250 households in the shire, and more are coming!
To find out more, visit www.yimbycompost.com.
Council is a proud supporter of YIMBY.