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New service could save about a third of red bin waste from landfill
About a third of red bin waste on average could be diverted from landfill in three Hunter council areas when they roll out a food and garden organics service next week.
Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton councils have partnered to deliver a coordinated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. Weekly green bin collections start from June 30.
The new service means households in all three local government areas can place food scraps, such as vegetables, meat, bones and dairy, in their green bins with garden waste for weekly collection.
It will be processed into compost rather than going to landfill.
Lake Macquarie already has a FOGO service, while Newcastle is planning to introduce the service. The NSW government has set a requirement that all councils implement a weekly FOGO service by 2030.
The most recent audit for Cessnock showed on average about 29 per cent of red bin contents comprises of waste that will be appropriate for the new green bin service.
A further 15 per cent was waste material that could go in the yellow bin for recycling, meaning almost 45 per cent of red bin contents on average will be able to be diverted from landfill from June 30 if placed in the right bins.
Maitland mayor Philip Penfold said the rollout demonstrated what regional collaboration could achieve.
"This is one of the biggest steps we can take to reduce waste going to landfill. By combining our efforts, we've streamlined delivery and education for residents across the region," said Cr Penfold said.
"This is more than just a bin service. It's a meaningful shift in how our cities handle waste."
Cessnock mayor Dan Watton said the service marked a significant milestone in local waste reform.
"FOGO is a game changer," he said.
"FOGO will have significant long-term benefits for our environment, economy and community."
Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the system was simple for residents.
"Households have received a kitchen caddy and compostable liners make it easier for people to collect food scraps as they go," she said. "Empty your caddy, liner and all, into your green bin every few days then put it out for collection weekly from 30 June."
An education campaign is underway to support residents with what to put in the green bin, how to use caddies and the environmental benefits of composting.
The councils are working with Solo Resource Recovery to manage weekly green bin collections and with Australian Native Landscapes to process the materials into nutrient-rich compost.
About a third of red bin waste on average could be diverted from landfill in three Hunter council areas when they roll out a food and garden organics service next week.
Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton councils have partnered to deliver a coordinated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. Weekly green bin collections start from June 30.
The new service means households in all three local government areas can place food scraps, such as vegetables, meat, bones and dairy, in their green bins with garden waste for weekly collection.
It will be processed into compost rather than going to landfill.
Lake Macquarie already has a FOGO service, while Newcastle is planning to introduce the service. The NSW government has set a requirement that all councils implement a weekly FOGO service by 2030.
The most recent audit for Cessnock showed on average about 29 per cent of red bin contents comprises of waste that will be appropriate for the new green bin service.
A further 15 per cent was waste material that could go in the yellow bin for recycling, meaning almost 45 per cent of red bin contents on average will be able to be diverted from landfill from June 30 if placed in the right bins.
Maitland mayor Philip Penfold said the rollout demonstrated what regional collaboration could achieve.
"This is one of the biggest steps we can take to reduce waste going to landfill. By combining our efforts, we've streamlined delivery and education for residents across the region," said Cr Penfold said.
"This is more than just a bin service. It's a meaningful shift in how our cities handle waste."
Cessnock mayor Dan Watton said the service marked a significant milestone in local waste reform.
"FOGO is a game changer," he said.
"FOGO will have significant long-term benefits for our environment, economy and community."
Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the system was simple for residents.
"Households have received a kitchen caddy and compostable liners make it easier for people to collect food scraps as they go," she said. "Empty your caddy, liner and all, into your green bin every few days then put it out for collection weekly from 30 June."
An education campaign is underway to support residents with what to put in the green bin, how to use caddies and the environmental benefits of composting.
The councils are working with Solo Resource Recovery to manage weekly green bin collections and with Australian Native Landscapes to process the materials into nutrient-rich compost.
About a third of red bin waste on average could be diverted from landfill in three Hunter council areas when they roll out a food and garden organics service next week.
Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton councils have partnered to deliver a coordinated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. Weekly green bin collections start from June 30.
The new service means households in all three local government areas can place food scraps, such as vegetables, meat, bones and dairy, in their green bins with garden waste for weekly collection.
It will be processed into compost rather than going to landfill.
Lake Macquarie already has a FOGO service, while Newcastle is planning to introduce the service. The NSW government has set a requirement that all councils implement a weekly FOGO service by 2030.
The most recent audit for Cessnock showed on average about 29 per cent of red bin contents comprises of waste that will be appropriate for the new green bin service.
A further 15 per cent was waste material that could go in the yellow bin for recycling, meaning almost 45 per cent of red bin contents on average will be able to be diverted from landfill from June 30 if placed in the right bins.
Maitland mayor Philip Penfold said the rollout demonstrated what regional collaboration could achieve.
"This is one of the biggest steps we can take to reduce waste going to landfill. By combining our efforts, we've streamlined delivery and education for residents across the region," said Cr Penfold said.
"This is more than just a bin service. It's a meaningful shift in how our cities handle waste."
Cessnock mayor Dan Watton said the service marked a significant milestone in local waste reform.
"FOGO is a game changer," he said.
"FOGO will have significant long-term benefits for our environment, economy and community."
Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the system was simple for residents.
"Households have received a kitchen caddy and compostable liners make it easier for people to collect food scraps as they go," she said. "Empty your caddy, liner and all, into your green bin every few days then put it out for collection weekly from 30 June."
An education campaign is underway to support residents with what to put in the green bin, how to use caddies and the environmental benefits of composting.
The councils are working with Solo Resource Recovery to manage weekly green bin collections and with Australian Native Landscapes to process the materials into nutrient-rich compost.
About a third of red bin waste on average could be diverted from landfill in three Hunter council areas when they roll out a food and garden organics service next week.
Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton councils have partnered to deliver a coordinated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. Weekly green bin collections start from June 30.
The new service means households in all three local government areas can place food scraps, such as vegetables, meat, bones and dairy, in their green bins with garden waste for weekly collection.
It will be processed into compost rather than going to landfill.
Lake Macquarie already has a FOGO service, while Newcastle is planning to introduce the service. The NSW government has set a requirement that all councils implement a weekly FOGO service by 2030.
The most recent audit for Cessnock showed on average about 29 per cent of red bin contents comprises of waste that will be appropriate for the new green bin service.
A further 15 per cent was waste material that could go in the yellow bin for recycling, meaning almost 45 per cent of red bin contents on average will be able to be diverted from landfill from June 30 if placed in the right bins.
Maitland mayor Philip Penfold said the rollout demonstrated what regional collaboration could achieve.
"This is one of the biggest steps we can take to reduce waste going to landfill. By combining our efforts, we've streamlined delivery and education for residents across the region," said Cr Penfold said.
"This is more than just a bin service. It's a meaningful shift in how our cities handle waste."
Cessnock mayor Dan Watton said the service marked a significant milestone in local waste reform.
"FOGO is a game changer," he said.
"FOGO will have significant long-term benefits for our environment, economy and community."
Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the system was simple for residents.
"Households have received a kitchen caddy and compostable liners make it easier for people to collect food scraps as they go," she said. "Empty your caddy, liner and all, into your green bin every few days then put it out for collection weekly from 30 June."
An education campaign is underway to support residents with what to put in the green bin, how to use caddies and the environmental benefits of composting.
The councils are working with Solo Resource Recovery to manage weekly green bin collections and with Australian Native Landscapes to process the materials into nutrient-rich compost.
