HOUSEHOLDS in the City of Kalamunda can now access the three-bin food organics, garden organics (FOGO) system, with the service commencing as of this month.

The system is a crucial part of the state waste avoidance and resource recovery strategy 2030 and is supported by the state government's $20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO program.

Local governments that offer FOGO services currently have a recovery rate of 56 per cent, compared to just 14 per cent for those with the two-bin system.

With the addition of 20,000 households in City of Kalamunda, the three-bin FOGO system is now available to 270,000 households in WA.

The city is the 15th local government to in the metropolitan Perth region and the 23rd in the State to offer the three-bin FOGO system.

City of Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas said many residents have already embraced FOGO principles through reuse or diversion of food organics through composting.

“I anticipate the positive impacts FOGO will have in the community and on recovery rates.It will revolutionise our recycling habits and bolster our recycling rates."

Kalamunda MLA Matthew Hughes said everybody wants to help reduce the amount of landfill waste in WA.

“The extra City of Kalamunda bin means we can recover more organic household waste from the kitchen and garden.”

Environment Minister Reece Whitby said households throughout WA support the three-bin FOGO system.

“It’s great to see City of Kalamunda provide this service to tens of thousands of additional households. I want to see even more local governments get on board with this system.

“It provides you with a convenient place to put your kitchen scraps and lawn clippings, as well as an opportunity to do your bit to avoid waste, improve recycling rates, and do what's right for WA's environment.”

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