Processing of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)

Council will collect and accept kerbside collected Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) at the Castlemaine transfer station from 1 July 2027. The intention is for this FOGO material and green waste (Organic Waste) to be recycled in the Shire and for the recycled product to be made available and of value to residents and businesses within the Shire. It is estimated that around 1200 tonnes Food and Organic Waste will need to be recycled in the first year of operation, in addition to organics received from the transfer station This procurement is for suitable processors and contractors to process FOGO locally where possible.

The proposed Contract shall be four (4) years and four months from 1 July 2027 – 30 September 2031, with the option of a three (3) year extension period.

Optional Tenderer Information Briefing (In Person) and Site Visit to Castlemaine and Maldon Transfer Stations

10am, Thursday 13 November 2025

Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine

RSVP via email to procurement@mountalexander.vic.gov.au by COB, Wednesday 12 November 2025