❓ Question regarding the implementation of the three-bin FOGO system across WA LGAs, particularly concerning assistance for regional LGAs due to the associated costs. The answer outlines the Waste Strategy's targets and available funding.
AnsweredQoN 4849Legislative Assembly
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(1) Will all Local Government Areas (LGAs) throughout WA be expected to
implement the three bin food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system? (2) What assistance will be available for regional LGAs given
the costly nature of implementing the three-bin FOGO system in smaller and more
dispersed communities?
implement the three bin food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system? (2) What assistance will be available for regional LGAs given
the costly nature of implementing the three-bin FOGO system in smaller and more
dispersed communities?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 May 2019
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Environment; Disability Services; Electoral Affairs
Response time
13 days
(1) The Western Australian Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (Waste Strategy) includes a target for local governments in the Perth and Peel regions to implement a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) kerbside service by 2025. Several local governments outside the Perth and Peel regions, including the City of Bunbury and neighbouring local governments, have already successfully implemented a FOGO kerbside service. FOGO services can deliver savings to local governments by achieving higher material recovery rates which reduces the cost of disposing waste to landfill.
(2) I have asked the Waste Authority to consult with local governments to review the existing Better Bins program to better support local governments transitioning to FOGO services. The program will be funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account using revenue raised from the waste levy. All eligible local governments will be able to receive funding .
(2) I have asked the Waste Authority to consult with local governments to review the existing Better Bins program to better support local governments transitioning to FOGO services. The program will be funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account using revenue raised from the waste levy. All eligible local governments will be able to receive funding .
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