Spring Brings Back Weekly FOGO Collection
Published on 18 August 2025
Southern Grampians Shire Council’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service returns to a weekly collection for residents once again this Spring.
From 1 September residents can enjoy the return of weekly FOGO collection - just in time for all that extra mowing, pruning, and tidying that comes with the season.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Dennis Heslin said Council knows how much residents value this service in Spring.
“This is one of those services our community really looks forward to each year,” said Cr Heslin. “Spring is the busiest time for our gardens, and we know this service helps residents keep their properties looking fantastic, while also making a positive difference for the environment.”
The FOGO service is an easy and sustainable way to turn food scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, instead of sending it to landfill.
“Council has been committed to promoting our sustainable solutions to reduce waste in landfill and the FOGO kerbside collection has had a very positive contribution to that.
“Every Spring, usage of FOGO bins peaks across the Shire - and for good reason. With weekly collections, it’s easier than ever to keep lawns trimmed, gardens neat, and kitchen scraps out of the rubbish bin,” said Cr Heslin.
Each year in Victoria households throw out 250,000 tonnes worth of food - enough wasted food to fill Melbourne's Eureka Tower. The average Victorian household throws out approximately $2,200 worth of food each year.
“FOGO bins aren’t just for lawn clippings and small branches, they also provide us with a sustainable opportunity to dispose of those hard to compost food items including bones, eggshells and tea leaves, seafood shells, coffee grounds as well as pet fur.
“By using your FOGO bin, you’re helping reduce landfill, cut greenhouse gases, and turn waste into something useful,” Cr Heslin concluded.
Residents can find helpful tips on how to save money, time and reduce food wastage by making the most of leftovers by visiting, www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
For a full list of FOGO friendly items and for property kerbside collection dates, visit www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/our-services/Waste-Recycling
General waste and recycling collections will continue as normal and are not affected by the weekly Spring FOGO service. The weekly service will run through until 28 November 2025.
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