Why is FOGO being introduced?

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

As an added incentive, the State Government has introduced a landfill waste levy, which not only encourages waste diversion but also funds innovation initiatives to reduce future waste.

With the levy expected to rise from $20 in 2022 to nearly $70 per tonne mid 2026, by reducing the amount of organic waste going to landfill, we can save ratepayers money while also helping our environment.

♻️ Turning Waste into Opportunity! 

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

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Let's go FOGO!