If I have not registered for a ticket and show up to the event, will I be able to participate?

Registration for the event is essential to ensure the stock of compost bags is allocated for you on arrival. However, during the last 1 hour of the event (from 2-3pm), if there is any remaining stock, it will be available for residents to collect on a "first come first serve basis". Please note, stock is limited and is only available until out of stock. Limits apply.

To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (3-9 May), Penrith City Council is excited to offer free bags of compost on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 May, 2026 to our residents.

What's Inside:

The compost you'll receive is crafted from organic material including those those collected in green-lidded Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) bins. This nutrient-rich compost is carefully processed and utilised throughout our community to enrich soil quality and foster vibrant plant growth in parks, gardens, and sporting fields.

How to Claim Your Compost:

Register Online:

Complete the online event registration to secure your ticket. Be sure to select a date and time slot that works for you to collect your two complimentary bags of compost. Tickets are exclusively available to residents of the Penrith City Council local government area, with one ticket allocated per household.

Pickup Location:

Head to The Kingsway Playing Fields car park, Werrington, at your designated date and time slot. Bring along either a digital copy of your ticket and proof of residency (matching addresses), such as a driver's license, rates notice, or utility bill.

Collection Process:

Arrive within your chosen collection period to receive your compost. Upon verification of your ticket and residency proof, our friendly Council staff will assist in loading two bags of compost into your vehicle. Please ensure sufficient space in your boot or back seat to accommodate the bags.

What to learn more?

Discover more about Penrith City Council's innovative 3-bin system, including insights into the green-lidded Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bin, by visiting penrith.city/3bins.

Stay in the loop!

For the latest news on waste and resource recovery initiatives, including bin collection reminders, suburb-specific notifications, upcoming events, sorting guidelines, and more, download the Penrith Waste Champion app for free today from Google Playstore or the Apple App Store.

For additional information on Council's various waste and resource recovery endeavors, visit penrith.city/waste.

Let's work together to promote sustainable practices and nurture our community's green spaces!

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