PERTH HOUSEHOLDS TO GET NEW BIN | What to do before yours arrives
City of Perth residents are about to find a new lime green-lidded bin on their doorstep, as the local government kicks off a major rollout of its Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) waste system this month.
The new three-bin setup allows households to combine food scraps and garden waste in a single dedicated bin, diverting the material from landfill and turning it into compost for use in parks and gardens across the city.
Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the initiative was one of the most tangible steps Perth residents could take to reduce their environmental impact.
"Introducing FOGO is a habit change that can make a big difference," Cr Reynolds said.
"Food scraps and garden waste make up a large portion of what typically ends up in landfill.
"Through the FOGO system, these materials can instead be turned into compost that benefits parks, gardens and green spaces across our beautiful City."
Starting this month, the City will begin delivering lime green-lidded FOGO bins to single-dwelling residential properties and residential complexes with five or fewer units.
Each delivery will also include a kitchen caddy and compostable caddy liners to make the transition as straightforward as possible.
To help residents get their heads around the new system, the City has launched a community education campaign called Creature of Habit.
The campaign is built around a relatable character who loves their routines but is willing to try something new for the greater good.
The initiative was shaped by community consultation feedback and explains what can and cannot go in the FOGO bin and offers simple sorting tips for households making the switch.
The City's Waste Education Team will also be hitting the pavement, with door-knocking scheduled across Northbridge, West Perth, East Perth, Crawley and Nedlands throughout April and May.
A series of pop-up information sessions will also be held at locations including Megalong Street in Nedlands on April 19, Perth City Farm on May 2, Victoria Gardens in East Perth on May 30 and Broadway Shopping Centre, with details to be confirmed.
All eligible properties are expected to be transitioned to the new FOGO service by May 2026.
Apartments and multi-unit dwellings with six or more units are slated to join the system from 2027.
For residents unsure what goes in the new bin or where to pick up free compostable caddy liners, the City has set up a dedicated information page at perth.wa.gov.au/fogo.
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