{"id":583428,"date":"2026-04-03T19:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/583428\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:11:12","slug":"aussie-residents-get-another-bin-as-council-makes-significant-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/583428\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie residents get another bin as council makes ‘significant change’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of Aussies will receive an additional household bin aimed at tackling food waste. A new burgundy wheelie bin will be trialled in Sydney suburbs as councils continue their efforts to reduce household and food scraps ending up in landfill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Until now, many residents have been using a green-lid FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) bin <\/a>dedicated to food scraps and garden waste as part of a NSW Government recycling initiative. By 2030, all councils will be required to collect and recycle kitchen waste.<\/p>\n

But as councils grapple with the looming deadline<\/a>, some are desperate for a solution.<\/p>\n

The current FOGO system has proved problematic in some areas. Many residents have complained of smelly, overflowing bins<\/a> as changes to collection frequency take hold across the state, forcing some councils to backflip on bin collection plans.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will now trial the collection of food waste only, as Phase 2 of their waste management plans commences. Phase 1 saw 1,700 households in Cromer and Dee Why collecting their food waste in a small caddy bin and adding it to their kerbside green bin along with their garden waste.<\/p>\n

Now there will be a dedicated burgundy “food waste only” wheelie bin trialled, with garden organics kept separate. A similar initiative has been rolled out by the City of Sydney council.<\/p>\n

At the end of the trial, the council will assess which system is most appropriate for collecting food waste for recycling.<\/p>\n

Do you have a recycling story? Contact newsroomau@yahoonews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Burgundy<\/p>\n

The burgundy bin is designed for food scraps only and has already been trialled by the City of Sydney. Source: City of Sydney via Daily Telegraph<\/p>\n

Major change to household waste services<\/p>\n

1200 households in Terrey Hills, Fairlight and Manly Vale have been selected to participate in the trial, which will run for 20 weeks from 21 April to 2 September 2026.<\/p>\n

Residents will receive a wheelie bin and a kitchen caddy. It’s not clear how often the bins will be collected.<\/p>\n

It will be the fifth wheelie bin for Northern Beaches residents who already have red (general waste), blue (paper and cardboard), yellow (bottles and containers) and green (garden waste) bins.<\/p>\n

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the move is “one of the most significant changes to household waste services in decades”.<\/p>\n

The new burgundy bin is specifically for food waste, including leftovers, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat, small bones, tea bags and coffee grounds.<\/p>\n

It is not to be used for garden organics, such as branches or grass, or large bones from food sources, including oyster or mussel shells.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re committed to getting it right for the Northern Beaches,” Mayor Heins said this week ahead of the rollout this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarly results from Phase 1 show our community is willing to embrace new ways of reducing waste, and that\u2019s incredibly encouraging.<\/p>\n

“This next stage will help us understand what works best for our diverse community\u2014whether you live in a large home, granny flat or unit block.<\/p>\n

“The lessons we learn now will shape a service that is practical, effective and environmentally responsible.”<\/p>\n

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