1. What can go in my FOGO green-lidded bin?

    FOGO stands for Food Organics Garden Organics. If it doesn’t live or grow, it's not FOGO. Only use Certified Compostable Liners to Australian Standard AS 4736 - look for the seedling logo.


    Accepted items

    All food organics – packaging removed:

    • Vegetable and fruit scraps
    • Meat and bones
    • Seafood
    • Eggshells
    • Tea leaves and coffee grinds
    • Dairy products
    • Spoiled food 


    Garden organics:

    • Grass clippings
    • Prunings, cuttings, trimmings
    • Twigs and sticks
    • Palm fronds
    • Weeds

    2. How often is the FOGO bin emptied?

    The lime green-lidded FOGO bins are emptied weekly.

    3. Where can I learn more about FOGO?

    Head to the 'What goes in each bin' webpage to learn more about FOGO and how to correctly sort your waste.