Ahead of the start of the FOGO service in Singleton on 30 June, all properties across the LGA will receive a 7L benchtop caddy.
Your caddy will come with a roll of 150 compostable liners, a sticker and an info pack on using the caddy and the FOGO service.
What’s the caddy for? To make using the FOGO service even easier! It collects all your scrap before going into green bin.
Keep your caddy near where you prepare and cook food, but out of direct sunlight.
Put all food scraps and approved organics in your caddy and when it’s full or every two to three days, throw everything - liner and all - into your green bin.
Make sure to remove any packaging, plastics, cardboard or stickers before popping your scrap into the caddy.
Only use the liners supplied with your caddy.
To keep your caddy fresh, rinse it out between uses or pop it into the dishwasher. Yes, it's dishwasher safe.
Caddy questions answered
Do I have to use the caddy?
Council is required to supply you with a caddy, but you do not have to use it. If you compost or are already using a caddy system at home, continue to do so! You can collect scraps in any container that suits your kitchen size and design, but only use the liners supplied with your Council issued caddy.
Can I use other caddy liners?
Only the approved liners supplied by Council have been certified for use in your FOGO bin service. Using other caddy liners will contaminate the service and the compost it generates.
What do I do if I run out of liners?
Replacement liners will be made available for free for the first 12 months. Contact Council for replacement liners.
Tips for using your kitchen caddy
- Empty the contents of your kitchen caddy into your existing green bin regularly, every two to three days is a good guide
- Keep your kitchen caddy handy to where you prepare your food but out of direct sunlight
- For an uncluttered benchtop, tuck your caddy under the sink or in a compartment in your pull-out bin drawer if you have one
- Avoid fruit flies by placing a dish with a little apple cider vinegar and a dash of dishwashing liquid near your caddy. This also works well placed next to your fruit bowl - especially if you have bananas!
- Where you can, layer garden and food organics in your green bin to help control odours