Families
Welcome to Project GO!
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Project GO is a FREE STEM recycling and sustainability education program designed to inspire students and families to create positive environmental change across the Ipswich community.
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Supported by Ipswich City Council, this page shares easy, family-focused resources that build on what your child is learning at school with Project GO, helping your entire household create simple, sustainable and eco-friendly habits.
Together, we can join a community wide effort across Ipswich to protect our local environment and the planet.
Family Resources
Organics at Home
Food scraps can’t go in your Ipswich Garden Organics (GO) bin, but they can still be recycled at home.
Composting and worm farming are simple ways to turn food scraps and garden waste into nutrient rich compost or worm castings for your garden. They can help reduce waste going to landfill, improve soil health, help plants grow better, and save money on fertilisers.
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Through Ipswich City Council’s Organics at Home program, eligible residents can order a free compost bin or worm farm. Use your GO bin for garden waste, and use a compost bin or worm farm for suitable food scraps. Together, these systems help you get more value from your household organics while creating healthy soil for your garden.
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Learn more and choose your Organics at Home system on the Ipswich City Council Organics at Home page.
Here are some excellent ways to recycle food waste at home:
Home Composting – A backyard bin or pile where fruit and veggie scraps, garden clippings, and other organics break down into compost for the garden.
Worm Farms – Worms love fruit and veg! They turn food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings and liquid fertiliser. It's great for your garden, and a great way to teach kids about nature’s recycling system.
Bokashi Bins – These indoor bins use friendly microbes to ferment food waste, including meat, dairy, and cooked foods. Once fermented, scraps can be safely buried in soil, helping reduce waste while nourishing your garden.
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Start small! Even a single compost bin or worm farm can make a difference, and getting kids involved can be a fun way to learn about science and sustainability together.
Why Composting Matters
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Improves soil health by adding organic matter
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Reduces fertiliser use by providing natural nutrients
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Helps soil hold water and stay healthy
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Reduces greenhouse gases by keeping food scraps out of landfill
How Ipswich Helps Families Recycle
Ipswich City Council has introduced a citywide Garden Organics (GO) collection as part of the three-bin kerbside service.
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Now, every household has:
Red lid bin – general waste
Yellow lid bin – recycling
Green lid bin – garden organics (GO bin)
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The GO bin collects organic garden waste, helping families divert valuable organics from landfill. This not only benefits the environment, but it also helps to keep waste charges lower.
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This initiative is supported by the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund, helping the city take positive steps toward sustainability.
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To learn more on how Ipswich City Council assists residents to manage their waste, please visit their website HERE.