Why FOGO?

Did you know around 40% of Burnie’s kerbside waste is food and garden organics? When sent to landfill, this material breaks down and produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas.

To help divert this waste, the Tasmanian Government introduced a landfill levy in 2022. FOGO waste is exempt from this levy, which encourages recycling organics and funds new waste innovation projects.

With the levy expected to rise from $20 per tonne in 2022 to around $70 per tonne by mid-2026, reducing landfill waste saves both money and the environment.

♻️ Turning Waste into Opportunity

By collecting FOGO separately where we live, work, and play, Burnie can divert about 1,250 tonnes of organic waste from landfill each year, cutting emissions, saving on levy costs, and creating a cleaner, greener community.

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