Carrick FOGO Expansion – Expression of Interest
We’re all working hard to create a cleaner, greener Meander Valley, and Meander Valley Council are excited to extend the opportunity to bring our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service to Carrick!
We’ve already had fantastic success with our FOGO service in Prospect Vale, Hadspen, Blackstone Heights and Travellers Rest, and now, Carrick, it’s your turn. We’re reaching out to gauge your interest in joining this sustainable initiative and getting a FOGO bin right at your doorstep.
What’s FOGO all about?
FOGO is an extra bin dedicated to food and garden waste, including things like:
- Fruit and veggie scraps
- Meat and dairy products
- Lawn clippings, small branches, and other garden debris
Why is FOGO so important?
Did you know around 50% of what we currently throw in our regular kerbside bins is food and garden waste? With FOGO, we can help keep this waste out of landfill and put it to good use instead, turning it into rich compost that supports a healthier environment for all.
Here’s how it works:
- You’ll receive a green-lid FOGO bin (standard size is 240L, but there’s an 80L option too) that’ll be emptied every second week. The red-lid garbage bin collection will change from weekly to fortnightly to alternate with the FOGO collection service.
- No additional cost. This service comes at no extra charge!
- A handy kitchen caddy will be included to make collecting food scraps easy.
The service would start, serving all Carrick properties, on 2 July 2025, provided we have enough community interest. Further details, including collection dates and educational materials will be provided to property owners ahead of the FOGO service commencing.
So, if you’d love to help Carrick go greener, let us know by filling out the below Expression of Interest form, and ask your neighbours to fill out theirs too! Together, we can make Carrick a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly place to live.
Responses are due by Friday, 13 December 2024.
Please note, only property owners of Carrick should fill out this form. If you are a tenant in Carrick and interested in this service, please contact your Property Manager or Landlord and ask them to express their interest.