WSROC undertakes a range of projects and initiatives to help Western Sydney councils in their transition to Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) services.

Projects to support councils divert food waste from landfill are a key priority of the current Regional Waste Strategy program.

The following resources and reports have been developed with councils and relevant agencies to plan for and assist with the delivery of FOGO.

Procurement options for kitchen caddies and compostable liners 

Purchasing kitchen caddies and compostable liners for organic waste services can be a large and costly exercise. This document provides information for councils on the various procurement and purchasing pathways and provides some guidance on specific things to consider when procuring these items.  

⬛ Procurement of kitchen caddies and compostable liners

Information in this guide is accurate at December 2023.

Joint applications for Australian Carbon Credit Units for new household FOGO services 

WSROC sourced guidance for councils on what needs to be taken into account when considering joint applications for ACCUs for new FOGO services under the source separation organic waste method. This guidance outlines the various data, governance and operational requirements that should be thought out before commencing a joint application.

⬛ Joint ACCU applications for SSOW projects: An overview of council considerations

Information in this guide is accurate as of July 2023

Value of Investing in Organics Education

WSROC commissioned research to quantify the value of education for the provision of FOGO services, specifically economic returns on funding community education. This summary paper of the research outcomes details the financial costs and return on investment for councils from funding education, and benefits in reducing waste to landfill and preventing contamination.

⬛ Value of Organics Education: Research Summary

Information accurate at November 2022

Household FOGO Education and Communication Guide

There have been a number of successful FOGO services implemented in NSW and by councils throughout Australia. For councils who are planning their implementation of a FOGO service to their community, there is much that can be learnt from councils who have already introduced the service. WSROC developed this guide to assist councils with the delivery of community engagement and education for FOGO collection services. This guide has been produced with support from the NSW Government.

⬛ Household FOGO Education and Communications Guide

Information accurate at October 2024

FOGO in planning controls

The forthcoming introduction of organic waste services will require most councils to review their local planning controls to ensure these new service requirements are addressed. To assist councils with this process, this Implementation Guide for Councils: Incorporating FOGO into Council Planning Controls has been developed. For more information on organic waste services in apartments, design solutions for the collection of organic waste, or research in this area, contact the WSROC Regional Waste Team.

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This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.