Compost and mulch · New South Wales
Dubbo Regional Council Free Compost Giveaway
Run by Dubbo Regional Council
- What you get
- Up to 1 cubic metre of free compost per resident collection
- Who qualifies
- Dubbo Region residents, for domestic use
- Where
- Residents of the Dubbo Region.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026 giveaway open until 8 November 2026.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Collect up to a cubic metre of free compost made from household FOGO bins at Council's waste facilities during the annual giveaway, loading it yourself.
Requirements
- Load the compost yourself; bring a shovel and wear enclosed footwear
- Securely cover your load
- Domestic use only
How to apply
- 1Go to the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Facility or Wellington Waste Transfer Station during the giveaway period
- 2Load up to one cubic metre and cover it before leaving
Timing and deadlines
2026 giveaway: Friday 9 October to Sunday 8 November
Sources
- https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/news-and-resources/council-news/2026/dig-into-free-compost (official page)
- https://www.miragenews.com/dig-into-free-compost-1755405/
- https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/news-and-resources/council-news/2025/residential-compost-giveaway-returns
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Dubbo Regional Council Free Compost Giveaway,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/dubbo-compost-giveaway