Council in Focus

Newcastle FOGO

Newcastle fast tracks FOGO plan

A plan to increase the capacity of City of Newcastle’s new Organics Processing Facility (OPF) will fast track its ability to accept food scraps by four years, diverting an additional 24,000 tonnes of waste from landfill.
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FOGO service WA

All go for FOGO in Townsville

More than 270 tonnes, or the equivalent of 5400 full kerbside wheelie bins, of organic materials has been diverted from Townsville landfills since the start of a Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) Kerbside Collection Trial in October 2021.
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landfill diversion

Tipping point

With its regional landfill due to reach capacity in 2023, the City of Greater Bendigo in Central Victoria is looking for a circular economy solution to manage waste and resources.
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waste to energy

Market research

Mindarie Regional Council in Western Australia takes a deep dive into Waste-to-Energy to help member councils meet state waste targets.
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Breaking the barriers

The City of Cockburn is hoping technology will help the community tune in to its latest waste education campaign. 
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zero waste to landfill

Taking responsibility

Six years ago, the City of Hobart set an ambitious goal of zero waste to landfill by 2030. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds shares how the council is empowering the community to make positive change to reach its target.
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beach bins

Beach bins project extended

A beach-bin trial that stopped more than 10 tonnes of rubbish from being dumped on beaches in the City of Cockburn during the 2019-20 summer months has been extended.
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Ahead of the game

Ahead of the game

The City of Darebin’s transformation of a Victorian hockey field shows what can be achieved by using recycled material rather than conventional methods.
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