How to use this service

See simple steps below on how to use the service correctly:

• Store the caddy in an accessible location, such as the kitchen bench or under the sink.
• Line your kitchen caddy with the approved bright green compostable liner (with the code AS 4736).
  • Open the liner by rubbing gently where it says to do so and fit it inside your caddy. Secure the edges of the liner around the top of the open caddy (refer to the video below for further instruction on how to open your liners).
• Place accepted items in your caddy. See drop down below for what can and can't go in your FOGO bin.
• Empty your caddy regularly by tying up the liner and carrying it to your bin outside.
• Replace liners regularly (approximately every 2-3 days) to keep it clean. It is important to note the liner may break down quicker in warmer conditions and higher water content foods.
• Smelly foods can be wrapped in newspaper or paper towel and sprinkle bi-carb to reduce smells.
• Place your FOGO (lime green-lid) bin out the night before collection
  • Your FOGO bin goes out fortnightly, on the alternate week to your recycling bin. Check your collection day.
• Rinse/wash your caddy regularly

FOGO Kit

Eligible households that order a FOGO bin will receive a kit, which will be delivered with your new lime green-lid organics bin. The kit includes:

• kitchen caddy – an eight litre vented container with a lid that sits on the kitchen bench or under the sink to capture and store food waste
• roll of compostable liners – to line the caddy and contain the food waste
• envelope containing information – a bin lid sticker for your outside bin, a fridge magnet and a booklet with instructions.

Kitchen caddy bin liners 

A roll of compostable bin liners will be provided with the kitchen caddy, which should last for several months. When you run out, you can pick up a roll of liners from our Nunawading Customer Service Centre. Limit of two per household per financial year and subject to availability.

Alternatively: 

• Use paper towel or newspaper to line your caddy
• Place items loose in your caddy (rinse regularly)
• Purchase liners from selected supermarkets, garden supply stores or online suppliers. If you purchase your own liners, they must be:
  • lime-green in colour (the same colour of the role provided in your kit)
  • a certified compostable liner (AS 4736)

Examples of accepted liners include:

• Biotuff 8L compostable bin liners
• Compost-A-Pak 8L kitchen caddy liners
• Maze 9L slim compostable bin liners
• Awesome Pack 8L compostable bin liners
• Onya 8L compostable bin liners
• Cardia 8L compostable bin liners
• Envirostar 8L compostable liners