FOGO bins to be collected from July
Published on 14 June 2024
Almost 2,500 green bins have now been delivered across the shire, with the new food and organic waste (FOGO) collection service starting from 1 July 2024.
Households in urban areas can generate green and food waste from mowing lawns, gardening, cooking and preparing food generally. This is a significant amount of waste that can now be used to make valuable compost.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was looking forward to seeing reduced quantities of landfill as a result of the new green bin in urban areas and townships.
“We consulted heavily over how we were going to roll out the state government mandated changes to waste and recycling. We heard from our community that this is what they wanted – a fortnightly green waste pick up from urban areas only, with a continuation of the red bin being picked up weekly.
“The Council team has worked hard to minimise costs, which I’m pleased to report will be a great outcome for ratepayers and the community.
“If you live in a rural area without a FOGO service, you can enrol in a composting workshop that Council is offering for later in the year, and you’ll receive a composting bucket as part of that,” said Cr Rabie.
“If you live in an outlying township, there is still time for you to opt-in and express your interest in a green bin service by calling Council’s friendly Customer Service team.
Residents can begin using their green waste bins from the first week in July, when the service will begin. The collection will be on the same day as your red bin pick up, on the week alternating with the yellow recycling bin collection.
“There is a heap of information about how to keep your bin clean, pest free and smell free on Council’s website. We’re also handing out kitchen caddies so you can easily start disposing of your kitchen scraps. These can be picked up from Council’s Customer Service team and are from recycled plastic, helping keep more waste out of landfill.”
Residents can register their interest for the workshops, obtain a kitchen caddie and find more information about the FOGO service at mansfield.vic.gov.au/FOGO.