Council has introduced a compulsory Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste kerbside service for all Southern Grampians Shire residents currently receiving the compulsory waste and recycling service.
The FOGO bin is for food waste and garden waste and is collected fortnightly, on the same day as the garbage. (Refer to the waste calendar for your zone).
The organic waste is transported to Camperdown, where it is composted and used as a fertiliser and soil improver on farms.
For information on what materials are accepted in the FOGO bin please see the "FOGO - In the Know" guide or the FOGO Frequently Asked Questions (both below).
Please keep in mind that only materials that can be composted should be placed in your organic waste bin. For a list of permitted FOGO items click here. It is most important to avoid putting any types of plastic in the organics 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.