New Service Could Save About a Third of Red Bin Waste From Landfill

New service could save about a third of red bin waste from landfill

Hunter councils launch FOGO service to divert red bin waste. Green bin collections to reduce landfill, create nutrient-rich compost.

Green bin waste collection trial in Laidley, Gatton to end, says council

Red bin collections in the trial areas resume on Monday, July 7. Photo: Lockyer Valley Regional Council Public disregard for separating organic and general waste means the Lockyer Valley Regional Council will end its green lid collection trial next month. The Council began the trial in 2021 when it rolled out Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) green lid bins to about 1000 homes in Laidley and Gatton. As part of the trial, the part…