Future FOGO

Background

FOGO = Food Organics and Green Organics

FOGO covers all the organic waste usually generated at home in the kitchen and the garden. Things like food scraps and grass clippings are obvious, however it also includes things like greasy cardboard, shredded paper and dog poo!

FOGO collection helps divert food and organic waste from your red rubbish bin which saves space in your rubbish bin, reduces the amount (and cost) of landfill needed and reduces your carbon footprint.

At the end of 2024, the District Council of Grant commenced a free FOGO kerbside service trial for residents in Nene Valley, Port MacDonnell and the rural living area stretching from Crafter Road, Compton through to Kilsby Road, OB Flat. The trial aim was to collect data on the feasibility of providing an ongoing FOGO service to residents across the district with participation rates, load contamination information and service costs helping to inform Council leading into the next budget period and shape a potential service.

Based on the trial data and additional written feedback collected throughout the trial period, Council approved an opt-in service in Nene Valley, Port MacDonnell and the rural living area stretching from Crafter Road, Compton through to Kilsby Road, OB Flat, and for the commencement of a second service trial in the areas of Tarpeena, Allendale, Yahl, Kongorong and Racecourse Bay.

Current FOGO Service Trial

In November 2025, participating households will be issued with a 240L bin with a lime green lid for the duration of the second free FOGO kerbside service trial in Tarpeena, Allendale, Yahl, Kongorong and Racecourse Bay.

The formal trial period will commence Monday 8 December 2025 and end Friday 20 February 2026 with collection days coinciding with the existing yellow lidded recycling bin collections. However, participants can continue using the service free of charge until 30 June 2026, to afford Council time to evaluate the trial data and consult the community through the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget process. This approach will help to ensure service continuity to those residents likely to participate in an Opt-In service beyond the trial.

Participation rates, load contamination information and service costs will all be collected to help inform Council leading into the next budget period and shape a potential opt-in service.

Find out more

• Read the second trial FAQ's Sheet
• Read the Waste Quick Reference Guide
• Refer to the second trial collection calendar and key dates flyer

Have Your Say

Participants in the second trial are encouraged to submit their feedback on the trial and express their level in gaining an ongoing FOGO collection service. Those not involved in the trial will also have an opportunity to express their interest in gaining a future FOGO service. Have your say by:

Completing the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Feedback Form below

OR

Pinning your property on the feedback map below:

1. Sign into Your Say DCG account or create a new account
2. Go to map
3. Find your property by using the zoom functions
4. Select '+' icon in the menu bar
5. Drag and drop pin onto your property
   • Green = I DO support a future FOGO service
   • Red = I DO NOT support a future FOGO service
6. Complete require questions
7. Submit

Feedback may be submitted to the District Council of Grant until 5:00pm Friday 27 February 2026.

Next Steps

Trial data including participation rates and load contamination, volume of waste collection over the trial period and feedback from community consultation will be reviewed by Council staff. Findings will be presented to Elected Members to help inform the 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan and Budget planning process and determine if an ongoing FOGO kerbside collection service proceeds.

It should be noted that if an ongoing opt-in service is implemented in any of the trial areas, an annual service charge would be anticipated around $85pa for a fortnightly collection. However, this is subject to the findings of the trial and subsequent community consultation.