Food organics trial
Turning food waste into compost for our community.
Sunshine Coast Council is taking part in a Food Organics trial for multi-unit dwellings.
The trial runs from April 2026 to December 2027. Sunshine Coast is also accepting garden organics. Trial participants will receive a kitchen caddy, compostable bin liners and a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bin. Food scraps and garden waste collected in these bins will be turned into compost instead of going to landfill.
Why are we doing this?
This trial helps us learn the best way to recycle food waste in multi-unit buildings before expanding the service across the region. It’s part of our plan to reduce organic waste going to landfill and create a more sustainable future.
Why is reducing organic waste from landfill important?
- When food and garden waste goes to landfill, it breaks down without oxygen and produces methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
- By turning food and garden waste into compost, we create a useful product for farms, gardens, and landscaping instead of wasting valuable resources.
- Composting improves soil health and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
Who is taking part in the trial?
The Food Organics Trial is a regional project funded by the Queensland Government and led by the Council of Mayors South East Queensland. It’s running across four Councils including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa.
For the Sunshine Coast, the trial is focused on retirement communities only. We’ve partnered with two sites to test how a food organics service works in these settings.
No other properties will be included in the trial.
Need help or have questions?
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Funding acknowledgement
The Food Organics Trial is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and supported by Queensland Council of Mayors.
