- FOGO system rolled out to 57,400 City of Rockingham households.
- Rockingham becomes 25th Local Government to adopt FOGO.
- Supported by Cook Labor Government's$20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program.
More than 57,000 households in the City of Rockingham now have access to the three-bin Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) system, with the service officially kicking off today.
The rollout of FOGO in Rockingham marks a major milestone in Western Australia's push to reduce landfill and lift recycling rates.
FOGO is a key component of the State Government's Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, which is focused on building a low-waste circular economy.
By collecting food and garden organics separately, Local Governments can turn household waste into high-quality compost and soil products used in agriculture, landscaping, and public spaces.
The success of the system relies on residents doing their bit, only food, garden waste, and certified compostable caddy liners should go in the FOGO bin.
Keeping it free from contamination ensures the compost produced is clean, safe, and ready to use.
Rockingham's rollout is partly funded by the Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program, run by the Waste Authority, which helps councils transition to the three-bin system.
For more information, visit: www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/programs/view/food-organics-and-garden-organics
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"Western Australians want to do the right thing, and the FOGO system makes that easier by turning every-day waste into something useful.
"It's fantastic to see the City of Rockingham join the growing number of councils making the switch to FOGO.
"When households sort their waste correctly through FOGO, the downstream positive impacts to our environment are real and make a big difference."
As stated by Rockingham MLA Magenta Marshall:
"FOGO is about giving Rockingham residents the tools to live more sustainably, right from their own backyard. I know our community will embrace it.
"This is a win for local households and a win for the planet - FOGO will help us cut landfill, boost recycling, and build a cleaner, greener Rockingham."
As stated by City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin:
"Our community is passionate about sustainability, and the introduction of FOGO is a major milestone in our waste management journey.
"This system will help residents divert more waste from landfill and contribute to a cleaner, greener Rockingham.
"FOGO will help our community improve the environment by turning food and garden waste into valuable products like nutrient-rich compost.
"FOGO is a smart, sustainable solution that benefits our environment, our economy, and our community."
