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THE Borough of Queenscliffe is celebrating an increase in diverting waste from landfill since introducing the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin.<\/p>\n

As part of the initiative, the bins collect household food and green waste before they are repurposed into new materials.<\/p>\n

The diversion rate has increased from 55 per cent in 2018, to 78 per cent in 2024, with the borough thanking residents for their efforts.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the Borough of Queenscliffe said FOGO waste helped to create useful resources including mulch and compost, while supporting a circular economy.<\/p>\n

“Food and Organic Waste bins are vital for numerous reasons, including limiting the amount of waste going into landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n

“Our ultimate goal is to divert as much organic waste from landfill as possible, all while maintaining our low levels of non-organic contamination in our FOGO bins ensuring continues high-quality compost production.”<\/p>\n

“Council is working to achieve this through continuing to support our community to appreciate the importance of waste separation.”<\/p>\n

The borough provides all residential properties with a FOGO bin, which is collected every week.<\/p>\n

Most food items can be put into the bins including bread, coffee grounds, meat, pasta and more, along with general green waste products.<\/p>\n

Certified compostable bag and liners are also accepted in the bins.<\/p>\n

For more information on FOGO and what is and is not accepted, head to queenscliffe.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Borough of Queenscliffe is celebrating an increase in diverting waste from landfill since introducing the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin. As part of the initiative, the bins collect household food and green waste before they are repurposed into new materials. The diversion rate has increased from 55 per cent in 2018, to 78 […]<\/p>\n

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