What's happening?
Properties receiving a Council waste service that do not have a FOGO bin will receive a 120L or 240L bin.
Only properties that receive a Council waste service are eligible for a FOGO bin. If your property is serviced by a private collector, please contact your owners' corporation or property manager.
The rollout
The rollout will take place in two stages.
Stage one: standalone properties (completed late 2025)
In December 2025, green-lidded 120L FOGO bins and caddies were delivered across Stonnington to eligible standalone properties that do not currently have a FOGO bin, including houses and some townhouses.
Stage two: apartments and units (occurring early 2027)
In line with the Victorian Government’s mandatory transition to a consistent household waste and recycling system, we are rolling out FOGO bins to all eligible apartments and units in Stonnington from early 2027.
By correctly sorting food and garden organics, this valuable resource can be diverted from landfill and turned into new materials like compost and mulch that can be used across our parks and gardens.
There are some limited circumstances where you can apply to opt-out of the FOGO service. Opt-out applications can be submitted until 15 August 2026 online.
We understand that some properties will need to adjust bin storage areas to store the new FOGO bins. We can work with Owners Corporation/Property Managers to assist with any issues and ask that you engage with us early to allow plenty of time for changes to be made prior to bin delivery.
Council will be holding a series of online information sessions to provide an update on the upcoming FOGO service for MUDS. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on any matters of your interest. Registration for these sessions held in June and July will open soon.
Cost
The FOGO bin is not included in the waste charge and incurs an additional fee.
After your FOGO bin is delivered, you will receive a pro-rata rates notice. This year’s charge for a 120 L FOGO bin (for standalone properties only) is $90.
Shared FOGO bins will be invoiced to the Owners Corporation. This current financial year’s (FY 25/26) annual fee is $128 per 240L FOGO bin.
A prorated invoice will be issued after the bin/s is delivered which will be in FY 26/27 and charged the rate applicable at the time of delivery. It is the Owners Corporation’s discretion how this fee will be applied; most Owners Corporations share this cost equally with each property owner through the owner corporation charges.
The waste charges and fees are determined every year as part of Council’s annual budget.
FOGO bin collection information
FOGO and recycling bins are collected fortnightly, and garbage bins weekly. You can find your collection days at Find my bin days.
Once you have your new FOGO bin, you can start saving your scraps straight away by using your kitchen caddy. You can line your caddy with newspaper or collect a free roll of compostable lime green liners from one of our customer service centres. Read more about food and green waste.
Opting out
Some households may opt-out of this FOGO bin rollout. If your opt-out application is successful and you have already received a FOGO bin, arrangements will be made to remove the bin as soon as possible.
Find out if you meet the opt-out criteria and apply
If you are a renter, please contact your landlord or real estate agent to complete the FOGO bin opt-out form. If you are unable to get in contact, please email us FOGO@stonnington.vic.gov.au