Overview

• The City of Perth will implement the FOGO system for single-unit dwellings by June 30, 2026, as part of Western Australia's Waste Strategy 2030.
• Residents will receive a new 240L lime green-lidded bin for food organics and garden organics, collected weekly.
• Red general waste bins will be downsized to 140L and collected fortnightly, while yellow recycling bins will remain 240L but also move to fortnightly collection.
• The city has allocated $200,000 in its 2024-25 budget and proposed $182,000 for 2025-26 to fund the transition, alongside the state's $20 million Better Bins Plus program.
• The FOGO system aims to divert 50% of general waste from landfills, reducing greenhouse gases and creating compostable materials for reuse.