Four local councils in Queensland and beyond are running trials of food organic and garden organics (FOGO) collection aimed at increasing food recycling in higher-density living settings, according to multiple reports. The initiatives include Brisbane and three other councils, which are testing how residents in apartments, resorts and retirement homes can separate food waste for recycling.
The reporting describes the trials as another attempt to improve performance in organic recycling, particularly in areas where uptake and processing have lagged behind other waste streams. The trials focus on practical rollouts in buildings and shared living environments, where collection logistics can be more complex than in standalone homes.
Across the sources, the common element is that the councils are experimenting with service delivery for FOGO in these accommodation types, rather than only expanding the approach in traditional households. The articles also frame the move as a continuation of efforts to boost participation and reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill.
