Waste Schedule Changes & FOGO Rollout
Waste Schedule Changes
Urban Zones Kerbside Collections Only
Households in Smithton and Stanley urban areas have received new lime green FOGO bins (Food Organics & Garden Organics). Delivery took place between 28 August and 3 September 2025.
If your FOGO bin has not arrived, please call North West Resource Recovery and Recycling on (03) 6427 4646.
Note: there is no change to rural kerbside collections.
When does FOGO start?
- The new FOGO service will begin on Friday 19 September or Friday 26 September, depending on your collection zone.
- FOGO bins will be collected fortnightly on Fridays, alternating with recycling.
- Reycling collection days have changes. Check your schedule for your new schedule.
- All urban residents have been mailed a new collection calendar (also available below).
New Collection Zones
We have simplified our urban collection zones:
- Smithton North Smithton North
- Smithton South Smithton South
- Smithton East Smithton East
- Stanley Stanley
Smithton North
Download Smithton North Calendar
FOGO Bins Delivered 28 Aug — 3 Sept.
General Waste: Collected Thursdays. Moves to Fortnightly on 18 September.
i.e no general waste collection on 25 September.
Recycling: Collection moves to Fridays from 19 September 2025
i.e. general waste collected Thursday, Recycling/FOGO Fridays.
FOGO: Collection commences 26 September 2025.
Download calendar above or view transition schedule below for more information.
Transition Calendar for Smithton North Only
Smithton South
Download Smithton South Calendar
FOGO Bins Delivered 28 Aug — 3 Sept.
General Waste: Collected Thursdays. Moves to Fortnightly on 18 September.
i.e no general waste collection on 25 September.
Recycling: Collection moves to Fridays from 26 September 2025
i.e. general waste collected Thursday, Recycling/FOGO Fridays.
FOGO: Collection commences 19 September 2025.
Download calendar above or view transition schedule below for more information.
Transition Calendar for Smithton South Only
Smithton East
Download Smithton East Calendar
FOGO Bins Delivered 28 Aug — 3 Sept.
General Waste: Collected Fridays. Moves to Fortnightly on 19 September.
i.e no general waste collection on 26 September.
Recycling: No change to schedule.
FOGO: Collection commences fortnightly from 26 September 2025.
Download calendar above or view transition schedule below for more information.
Stanley
FOGO Bins Delivered 28 Aug — 3 Sept.
General Waste: Collected Fridays. Moves to Fortnightly on 19 September.
i.e no general waste collection on 26 September.
Recycling: No change to schedule.
FOGO: Collection commences fortnightly from 19 September 2025.
Download calendar above or view transition schedule below for more information.
Changes to General Waste and Recycling
Important change for Smithton North and South Only:
- Recycling will now be collected on Fridays (previously Thursdays).
- FOGO will be collected on the alternating Friday.
- General waste for these zones will remain on Thursdays.
In short: all urban collections are moving to Fridays, except for general waste in Smithton North and South, which will continue on Thursdays. See your new collection calendar for more information.
What you need to do
- Call us if your FOGO bin has not arrived.
- Check your new collection calendar to know which weeks your bins go out.
- Place bins out the night before collection.
- You can start to fill your new FOGO bin now.
Bin Questions?
For General Waste Bin information call Council on (03) 6452 4800.
For Recycling & FOGO information call NWRRR on (03) 6427 4646.
Enter your address to view your schedule:
More Information
Updated 16 September 2025.