Rockingham, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Rockingham, WA encourage smart food waste disposal by residents with Compost at Home pilot
The council selected 400 residents to participate in the one-year home composting trial. Each household chose a garden bin or indoor composter depending on their property size. Rockingham provided a guide on how to use each container as well as the impacts of composting on the environment. Participants complete quarterly surveys on their composting habits and potential improvements to a full version of the program.
Rockingham, WA
Australia
Rockingham, WA used emergency response survey to create neighborhood registry
Residents in the Karnup area received surveys as part of an emergency preparedness pilot. Respondents detailed people and animals on their properties. The survey asked about outbuildings, hazardous chemicals, and other considerations for emergency response teams. Rockingham encouraged survey completion with gift card drawings so the Karnup registry is ready for the next emergency.
Rockingham, WA
Australia