FOGO Guidelines

The Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste kerbside service is for food waste and garden waste and is collected fortnightly, on the same day as the garbage. 

The service is an easy way for households to actively make a positive difference to our environment. Around 56% of rubbish in our garbage bins is organic – food and garden waste. The collection of FOGO material reduces the amount of waste going to landfill, decreases greenhouse gas emissions and produces quality compost.

The organic waste is transported to Camperdown, where it is composted and used as a fertiliser and soil improver on farms.

Please keep in mind that only materials that can be composted should be placed in your organic waste bin.

You are responsible for keeping your organics bin in working condition. Lost or damaged bins (unless done so by the contractor) will need to be replaced. Please contact Customer Service on 5573 0444 for costs and further information.