Bin liners (FOGO)
In 2020 and 2021 Council rolled out the four-bin system across the shire. The FOGO bin and FOGO caddy are an important part of this system. All food scraps can be collected in your handy FOGO caddy and then emptied into your larger 240-litre FOGO bin (lime-green lid).
FOGO caddy liners can be purchased from Council to help transport food scraps between bins and to minimise odours. You don't have to line your caddy, see below for other options.
What type of bags/liners can you use?
Plastic bags and bags labelled ‘biodegradable’ are not suitable for use with your FOGO service as they do not break down in the composting process and will contaminate the compost.
Bags that are certified compostable and labelled AS4736 or AS5810, and/or feature these symbols may be used.
You may choose not to use liners and empty all organic waste directly into the bin to save time and cost of liners.
You may also choose to line your caddy with paper towel or newspaper, or if you are not using a caddy, you can use paper towel or newspaper to wrap your waste before placing it in the bin.
FOGO bin liners and kitchen caddy examples
Need replacement caddy or liners?
Replacement liners and additional caddies are available for purchase from your local resource recovery facility, customer service centre or visitor information centre.
8 litre caddy liners and bin clips can be purchased from our online store.
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Price
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8 litre Caddy liners* (x1 roll of 150)
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$10.00
Purchase online
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Caddy (x1 7 litre)
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$5.50
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*These liners are made of corn starch and vegetable oils and will break down in around 30 days when commercially composted. Store your liners in a dry, cool, dark place.
240 litre FOGO bin liners are available to purchase from all customer service centres and resource recovery facilities, $15 per pack of 12.