Golden Plains Shire Council is actively working towards introducing a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bin (lime green lid). This initiative will help Council comply with the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021, which requires Councils to provide a four-bin system to households.
In June 2025, Council invited residents to have their say on the future FOGO service through a survey which attracted 870 responses. The results of this survey provided valuable insights into how residents currently manage food and garden waste, identified challenges, and will inform strategies for effective communication and education.
You can download and read the survey report by visiting goldenplains.vic.gov.au/food-organics-garden-organics-golden-plains-shire.
Thank you to everyone who provided a response to the survey. The information you shared will help shape this important new service.
You can learn more about the Victorian Government’s statewide approach to introducing a four-bin system here.