Explore our range of high quality, compost varieties suitable for a range of garden types and applications. All our organic compost is made from 100% recycled green waste. Using our garden waste disposal service, our team ensures that we prevent garden waste from ending up in landfill. Melbourne wide delivery is available for all compost orders online. Speak to our team today for more information or any general enquiries about our range on (03) 9331 5300.
Melbourne's garden waste, turned back into Melbourne's gardens
Dig In Compost is a fine, dark, finished compost made at our yard from the green waste we collect across Melbourne. It is what you dig through tired or heavy soil to bring it back to life, what you spread on a bed before planting, and what we blend into our own Veggie Mix. Because it is fully composted and finely screened, it goes to work the day it arrives rather than sitting on top of the ground waiting to break down.
Made at our Keilor Park yard, from green waste we collect
Every cubic metre of Dig In Compost starts as Melbourne garden waste. We pulverise it, compost it hot for a month so weed seeds and pathogens are dead, then screen it. Dig In is the finest screen we run. The same material screened coarser becomes our English Country Garden Mulch at 12 mm and Australian Native Garden Mulch at 40 mm. One process, one source, three products, and nothing we sell is trucked in from somewhere else.
- 100% recycled Melbourne green waste
- Hot composted — weed seeds and pathogens killed
- Finely screened, finished and stable
- Made at Keilor Park
What it's for
Fixing heavy clay or sandy soilDig 50–100 mm through the top of the existing ground. It opens up clay so water and roots get in, and gives sand something to hold moisture with.
Getting a bed ready to plantSpread 50 mm and fork it in a week or two before planting. It's finished compost, so it won't rob nitrogen the way raw material does.
Feeding established bedsSpread 25–50 mm around existing plants each spring and autumn, then mulch over the top. The worms pull it down for you.
At a glance
What it isFinished, finely screened compost
Made from100% Melbourne green waste
TextureFine, dark, crumbly
Rate50–100 mm dug through · 25–50 mm on top
Best forSoil improving, bed prep, feeding
DeliveryLoose by truck · up to 8 m³ a load
Minimum order1 m³, then half-metre steps
PickupFree, Keilor Park, Mon–Fri
How much do I need?
| Depth | 1 m³ covers | For a 4 m × 2 m bed | For a 10 m × 4 m area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mm feed on top | 40 m² | 0.2 m³ — order 1 m³ | 1 m³ — order 1 m³ |
| 50 mm bed prep | 20 m² | 0.4 m³ — order 1 m³ | 2 m³ — order 2 m³ |
| 100 mm dug through | 10 m² | 0.8 m³ — order 1 m³ | 4 m³ — order 4 m³ |
Length × width × depth (in metres) = cubic metres. If you're between sizes, go up a half-metre. Spare compost is never wasted — spread the rest around whatever is already growing.
Common questions
Compost or mulch — which one?
Compost goes in the soil; mulch goes on top of it. Dig In Compost is fine and finished, so you dig it through the ground or spread it thinly where the worms can pull it down. Mulch is the same material screened coarser, left on the surface to hold moisture and keep weeds down. Most beds want both: compost in, then 50 mm of English Country Garden Mulch over the top.
Can I use it on its own instead of soil?
No. Compost is a soil improver, not a growing medium, and a bed filled with pure compost sinks and dries out fast. If you need to fill a bed, Veggie Mix for vegetables or Botanical Blend for general planting are the ready mixes, and both already have Dig In Compost blended through them.
Is it weed-free, and does it smell?
The compost is held hot for a month, which kills weed seeds and pathogens, and it is screened fine so there are no sticks or lumps. It has a clean, earthy smell rather than anything sour. On a cold morning a fresh load can arrive steaming — that's just the heat still in it, and it is perfectly fine to use straight away.
Is it certified organic?
No, it isn't certified. It is made from 100% recycled green waste with nothing else added, so there is no manure, no biosolids and no chemical feed in it, but we haven't put it through a certification scheme. If you need a certified product for a specific reason, ring us and we'll talk it through.
What happens on delivery day?
The truck tips the load where you tell us — a driveway, nature strip or front lawn. Put a tarp down if you want a clean pickup afterwards, and let us know about tight access, overhead wires or a steep drive when you order. Compost is light, so one truck carries up to 8 m³, twice what it carries in soil; orders over 8 m³ are two trips and we'll confirm the cost with you first.
Delivery by suburb
| Area | Per load |
|---|---|
| Keilor, Keilor East, Niddrie, Airport West, Tullamarine, Gladstone Park, Avondale Heights | $60 |
| Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Broadmeadows, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale, Brunswick, Coburg, Footscray | $85 |
| Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote, Altona, Newport, Williamstown, Epping, Lalor, Laverton | $100 |
| Most other Melbourne suburbs — north, east, south-east, west and the Werribee corridor | $105 |
| Ringwood, Bayswater, Warrandyte, Lower Plenty, Hurstbridge, Rowville, Dandenong, Gisborne | $160 |
One load carries up to 8 m³ of compost or mulch (4 m³ of soil), and compost, soil and mulch can share a truck where the volumes allow. Larger orders are two trips and we'll confirm the cost with you first. Your suburb's exact price shows at checkout before you pay.
Not sure it's the right one? See all soils and mulches → or call (03) 9331 5300.
Not sure how much to order? Ring us with the measurements.
Length, width and how deep you want it. We'll tell you the quantity, the delivery price for your suburb and the first day we can get it there. Most of Melbourne is next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Dig In Compost variety is measured and ordered by cubic measurement. We recommend before placing your order that you measure out the intended space you are looking to cover. Our team of experienced staff are also able to assist in providing you with the most accurate estimate of how much you will need using your measurements and details provided for your project. Give us a call on (03) 9331 5300 for more information.
Our Dig In Compost is a nutrient rich, 100% green waste recycled compost and is perfect for nutrient deficient or clay type soils. This variety is a great all rounder and suitable for almost any garden.
The All Purpose Mushroom Compost is full of nutrients, and can act as a soil improver or mulch. Great for any garden and a suitable alternative for smaller coverage areas.
Our dig in compost is delivered loosely and not in pre-packaged bags. The truck used on the day by our team will also depend on the amount and volume of compost ordered. One of our team members will get in touch once your order is placed to discuss the products availability and size that you are after.
If the delivery address is located on a narrow street or is hard to access, it is important that you let our staff know well in advance before your scheduled delivery, and an alternative solution can be organised. This product is also available for click and collect - please speak with our team beforehand to organise a pick up time.
For our Mushroom Compost, this can be delivered anywhere across Melbourne without the need for a delivery truck. This product is also available for click and collect.
Depending on the size of your order, location of the delivery, and truck capacity being used, several deliveries may be needed which can incur additional fees.
We recommend having tarp laid out in your designated delivery area. As the compost is tipped loosely, this will ensure you are able to move it with ease as needed. It’s important that this location is in an area that is accessible for our trucks to navigate to.
For Mushroom Compost as they are delivered in prepackaged bags, they do not require any prior preparation.
Our Dig In Compost does not come prepackaged. Our Mushroom Compost is the only variety that comes pre-packaged.
We deliver to all properties across Metro Melbourne.
Delivery costs vary depending on the volume of Compost ordered, location and amount of times a truck is required to fulfil the order. For enquiries about delivery fees we recommend getting in touch with our staff before ordering.
