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West Australian
26-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
FOGO final stage estimates more than 12,500 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill each year
The City of Rockingham estimates more than 12,500 tonnes of organic waste will be diverted from landfill each year with the start roll-out of its FOGO bin change. The Food Organics and Garden Organics initiative, set to begin June 30, is the final stage of the city's three bin system brought in more than eight years ago to reduce the amount of waste being dumped in landfill. Food scraps such as bread, cereal, meat and seafood – including meat bones and shells - coffee grounds, and fruit and veggies can be added to the green-lidded bin, which will be collected weekly. Ahead of the change, the council has sent households a small kitchen caddy bin and compostable liners, along with FOGO guide. City of Rockingham mayor Deb Hamblin described the service, which has already rolled out in more than 20 other local governments across WA, including Kwinana earlier this year, as a transformational change. A waste audit in 2024 found in several Rockingham suburbs, almost half of what was being put into red waste bins and headed for the dump was organic waste, such as food scraps and garden clippings. One of the other major transformations of the incoming system is that red waste bins will be emptied fortnightly instead of weekly. Yellow-lidded recycling bins will continue to be collected fortnightly. Some households' bin day may change as well. FOGO bin contents are recycled into compost materials, such as mulch and soil conditioner, and reused in parks and gardens. 'The success of FOGO relies on everyone's participation and together we can make a meaningful difference in how we manage our waste,' Ms Hamblin said.
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Bin system in major Aussie city set to be shaken up
Red waste bins in Perth will be downsized and collected only fortnightly under a State Government push to meet resource recovery targets. Perth residents will receive a new 240L lime green-lidded bin that is collected weekly for food scraps, garden waste and some paper products. The red-lidded general waste bins will be downsized to 140L and collected fortnightly. Yellow recycle bins will remain the same size and will be collected fortnightly. The West Australian Government has asked all local councils to adopt the three-bin food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system by June 2026, which is a key milestone in its Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The FOGO system is designed to 'improve recovery rates, increase diversion from landfill and reduce costs of processing material,' according to Recycle Right WA, by encouraging people to separate food scraps and garden waste from their general waste. The contents from the lime green-lidded FOGO bins can then be recycled into materials, such as compost, mulch and soil conditioner, which can be re-used. The system is slated to be implemented in the City of Rockingham by June 30 2025, with residents currently receiving a 'FOGO-ready kit' including a kitchen caddy, two rolls of certified compostable caddy liners, and a guide on how to FOGO. City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin welcomed the initiative and encouraged residents to embrace the change. 'It's exciting to see the final stages of FOGO about to be rolled-out,' she said. 'With this initiative, we'll join over 20 other local governments across Western Australia, working to drastically reduce the amount of household waste sent to landfill.' The system is supported by the State Government's $20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program. FOGO is currently available to 22 local governments in the Perth, Peel and South West regions and It's expected nine more local governments in Perth will introduce FOGO by June 2026. The NSW Government has also mandated the FOGO system for all households by 2030, and in Victoria, of green-lid FOGO will be available to all households receiving a council waste service by the end of June 2027.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major change to bins in Aussie city
Red waste bins in Perth will be downsized and collected only fortnightly under a State Government push to meet resource recovery targets. Perth residents will receive a new 240L lime green-lidded bin that is collected weekly for food scraps, garden waste and some paper products. The red-lidded general waste bins will be downsized to 140L and collected fortnightly. Yellow recycle bins will remain the same size and will be collected fortnightly. The West Australian Government has asked all local councils to adopt the three-bin food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system by June 2026, which is a key milestone in its Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The FOGO system is designed to 'improve recovery rates, increase diversion from landfill and reduce costs of processing material,' according to Recycle Right WA, by encouraging people to separate food scraps and garden waste from their general waste. The contents from the lime green-lidded FOGO bins can then be recycled into materials, such as compost, mulch and soil conditioner, which can be re-used. The system is slated to be implemented in the City of Rockingham by June 30 2025, with residents currently receiving a 'FOGO-ready kit' including a kitchen caddy, two rolls of certified compostable caddy liners, and a guide on how to FOGO. City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin welcomed the initiative and encouraged residents to embrace the change. 'It's exciting to see the final stages of FOGO about to be rolled-out,' she said. 'With this initiative, we'll join over 20 other local governments across Western Australia, working to drastically reduce the amount of household waste sent to landfill.' The system is supported by the State Government's $20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program. FOGO is currently available to 22 local governments in the Perth, Peel and South West regions and It's expected nine more local governments in Perth will introduce FOGO by June 2026. The NSW Government has also mandated the FOGO system for all households by 2030, and in Victoria, of green-lid FOGO will be available to all households receiving a council waste service by the end of June 2027.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Bin system in major Aussie city set to be shaken up
Red waste bins in Perth will be downsized and collected only fortnightly under a State Government push to meet resource recovery targets. Perth residents will receive a new 240L lime green-lidded bin that is collected weekly for food scraps, garden waste and some paper products. The red-lidded general waste bins will be downsized to 140L and collected fortnightly. Yellow recycle bins will remain the same size and will be collected fortnightly. The West Australian Government has asked all local councils to adopt the three-bin food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system by June 2026, which is a key milestone in its Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The FOGO system is designed to 'improve recovery rates, increase diversion from landfill and reduce costs of processing material,' according to Recycle Right WA, by encouraging people to separate food scraps and garden waste from their general waste. The contents from the lime green-lidded FOGO bins can then be recycled into materials, such as compost, mulch and soil conditioner, which can be re-used. The system is slated to be implemented in the City of Rockingham by June 30 2025, with residents currently receiving a 'FOGO-ready kit' including a kitchen caddy, two rolls of certified compostable caddy liners, and a guide on how to FOGO. City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin welcomed the initiative and encouraged residents to embrace the change. 'It's exciting to see the final stages of FOGO about to be rolled-out,' she said. 'With this initiative, we'll join over 20 other local governments across Western Australia, working to drastically reduce the amount of household waste sent to landfill.' The system is supported by the State Government's $20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program. FOGO is currently available to 22 local governments in the Perth, Peel and South West regions and It's expected nine more local governments in Perth will introduce FOGO by June 2026. The NSW Government has also mandated the FOGO system for all households by 2030, and in Victoria, of green-lid FOGO will be available to all households receiving a council waste service by the end of June 2027.
West Australian
20-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
City of Rockingham lifeguard Jordan Morton named young volunteer of year at awards night
A lifeguard who clocked up more than 200 volunteer hours in just two seasons and the keeper of the history of Native Plants WA were among outstanding community champions recognised for their positive impact in Rockingham. The City of Rockingham's 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards were held at the Gary Holland Community Centre last Wednesday. The awards recognise people who make outstanding contributions to the city, often above and beyond normal employment. More than 45 nominations were received, with 28 finalists invited to the awards evening. Mayor Deb Hamblin said she was struck by the dedication and passion each recipient had shown toward helping others. 'As mayor, I feel humbled and privileged to lead a city so rich in generosity and civic spirit,' Ms Hamblin said. 'Our volunteers remind us of the power of compassion in action. 'This year's National Volunteer Week theme, Connecting Communities, couldn't be more fitting. These individuals go beyond volunteering; they are expert connectors, community builders and knowledge sharers.' The 2025 Volunteer Recognition Award winners: For more information on volunteering, contact the Rockingham Volunteer Centre on 9528 8670, visit or email volunteering@ .
