A POST about illegal dumping in Mundaring on a Perth Hills Facebook group has generated the attention of residents concerned about the size of general waste bins and the fortnightly collection.

The Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) three-bin system was introduced by the shire in July last year.

Shire chief executive officer Jason Whiteaker said the system was implemented under the recommendation of the State Waste Authority.

“The shire made an informed decision to introduce the FOGO system based on expert advice, environmental benefits and the community’s aspiration to be more sustainable,” Mr Whiteaker said.

According to the shire website, under the FOGO system residents are provided with a general waste bin collected fortnightly, a FOGO bin collected weekly and a recycling bin collected fortnightly.

Some residents in the group commented on the post and believe illegal dumping is happening due to the reduced size of the general waste bins along with fortnightly collection.

Mr Whiteaker said the shire understands some households produce more general waste than others.

“For those who need additional capacity, residents can apply for an additional general waste bin,” he said.

“Unfortunately as the service is charged on a fee for service basis this will incur an additional fee.”

Mr Whiteaker said educational resources and waste-sorting guidance was available on the shire’s website to help residents manage waste more effectively.

He encourages businesses experiencing issues with illegal dumping to report the problem to the shire to identify solutions.