Food and garden organics waste management- Moorabool rural waste zone

Areas outside urban townships, typically Farming Zone (FZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ), Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ), and Rural Activity Zone (RAZ). Services may include drop-off points or less frequent kerbside collection.

Circular Economy Act 2021

Draft Kerbside Service Standard

These outline Victoria’s 4 bin system and recycling requirements.

Food: Fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, coffee grounds.

Garden: Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, small branches.

Other: Paper towel, tissues, compostable packaging (check council).

Plastics: Bags, containers, soft plastics.

Liquids: No liquids or general waste.

Contaminants: Nappies, sanitary items.

Non-compostable: Coffee pods, cups, treated wood.

Contaminated paper: Waxed paper, magazines.

• Use compostable liners or newspaper (no plastic bags).
• Remove stickers from fruit/veg peels.
• Cool hot food before disposal.
• Place garden waste at bottom to reduce odours.
• Keep lid closed and clean bin regularly.