| The FOGO Trial Waverley Council is rolling out a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service, starting with a one-year trial. Collections commenced in October 2024, with around 2000 households now able to put food scraps into their green organics bin, along with garden waste. These materials are collected and processed into compost at a commercial facility, transforming what would have been waste into a valuable resource. Why FOGO? This trial is a key step in Waverley’s commitment to a sustainable future. It’s part of our broader Waste Strategy, which aims to halve the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030. Waste is a challenge we all share, and by offering new, convenient services like FOGO, we’re working with our community to reduce waste and protect the environment. State Government Mandate By 2030, all councils across New South Wales must provide a FOGO service, as outlined in the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041. In light of this, please be aware that for streets included in the trial, FOGO will be a permanent service; we do not intend to discontinue it after the trial ends. Instead, the insights we gather will guide us in expanding FOGO to all Waverley residents, creating a more sustainable community for everyone. Resource Recovery & Emission Reduction Did you know that in the average Waverley garbage bin, approximately 40% of waste is food? FOGO offers a powerful opportunity to divert that waste from landfill, recover valuable resources, and contribute to a circular economy. By participating in the trial, residents are also helping to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions generated when organic waste decomposes in landfill. |
Bondi
- Ocean Street North
- Ocean Street South
- Bennett Street
North Bondi
- Frederick Street
- Gould Street
- Knowles Avenue
- Midelton Avenue
Bronte
- Evans Street
- Lugar Street
- Pacific Street
Rose Bay
- Chaleyer Street
- Onslow Place
- Onslow Street
- The Plaza
Survey
If you are included in the FOGO trial please complete the survey in the first tab.
If your street has not been included, but you would like to express your interest, please complete the survey in the second tab.
To send us feedback, or if you have questions, please email FOGO@waverley.nsw.gov.au
FOGO Pop Up Stalls
Need more liners? Don't have a FOGO bin sticker? Concerned about pests? Loving the service and just want to chat? That's great! Come find us at the below locations - we look forward to answering all your questions and have the materials you need.
Bondi
Wednesday, 2 April, 6.30 - 9 am, Bennett St, Bondi (Stephen Street Reserve)
Friday, 4 April, 7 - 9 am, Ocean St North, Bondi (outside Surf Culture Surf Shop)
Bronte
- Monday, 7 April, 7 - 10 am, Lugar St (on the corner of Lugar & Macpherson St)
Rose Bay
- CANCELLED: Tuesday, 8 April, 9 am - 12 pm, Chaleyer St (on the corner of Old South Head Rd)
North Bondi
- Thursday, 3 April, 9 am - 12 pm, Sannen Reserve
- Thursday, 10 April, 7 - 10 am, O'Donnell St Reserve Playground
Online
***In the event of bad weather, the pop-up will be postponed to a later date.
Workshop: Learn to make beeswax food wrap (Wednesday 30/04) - Get a ticket
This free hands-on workshop focuses on reducing food waste through learning how to store food correctly and reusing scraps to reduce both waste & save money. Attendees will make their own beeswax wrap which they can take home and use instead of cling wrap, reducing reliance on single-use plastic.
- You can pick up more liners any time from Waverley Council's Customer Service Centre in Bondi Junction.
- You can also email fogo@waverley.nsw.gov.au - we are able to deliver liners every couple of weeks.
- Every six months, we will be delivering more liners to your doorstep. Each packet has enough liners to use three per week.
