240L Organic Waste Bin
Standard food waste bin for kitchens and food preparation areas.
Free to book. We match you with a trusted local crew who takes care of delivery and your collections.
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Bins on site fast, usually within 5-7 business days.
Prices exclude GST unless marked. Multi-service discounts applied at checkout.
About the 240L Organic Waste Bin
The 240-litre FOGO bin is Australia's most popular commercial organic waste solution, perfectly sized for restaurants, cafes, commercial kitchens, and hospitality venues managing food waste under increasingly strict EPA regulations. This lime green wheelie bin provides a cost-effective, compliant pathway to separate food organics from general waste, helping reduce your landfill levy costs while meeting mandatory FOGO requirements.
Ideal for medium restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, hotels, and catering businesses with 10-30 staff, this bin handles daily food scraps, prep waste, coffee grounds, and garden organics. The sealed lid system with heavy-duty rubber gasket prevents odor escape and pest access, making it suitable for urban locations, shopping centers, and facilities with limited outdoor space. The distinctive lime green color ensures clear waste stream identification and compliance across all Australian states.
All collected organics are processed at EPA-licensed AS 4454-certified commercial composting facilities. Through controlled aerobic decomposition at 55-70°C, food waste transforms into nutrient-rich compost used in agriculture and land rehabilitation. This process diverts methane-producing organics from landfill (significantly reducing greenhouse emissions), lowers your waste disposal costs through reduced landfill levies, and supports Australia's circular economy targets. Many councils now offer rebates or reduced rates for businesses implementing FOGO systems, further improving cost savings.
Technical Specifications
| dimensions | 1065mm (H) x 580mm (W) x 730mm (D) |
| weight | 15kg (empty) |
| material | UV-stabilized HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) |
| color | Lime green lid (FOGO standard identifier) |
| wheel Type | Heavy-duty 200mm diameter wheels |
| capacity | 240 litres / 0.24 cubic metres |
| lid Type | Sealed lid with heavy-duty rubber gasket for superior odor control |
| load Capacity | Up to 120kg when full |
Ideal For These Businesses
Waste Guidelines
What Goes In
- ✓All food scraps and plate scrapings
- ✓Fruit and vegetable peelings and offcuts
- ✓Coffee grounds, tea bags, and loose tea
- ✓Eggshells, dairy products, and cheese
- ✓Bread, pasta, rice, grains, and cereals
- ✓Meat scraps and small bones (check local guidelines)
- ✓Paper towels, napkins, and pizza boxes
- ✓AS 5810 certified compostable packaging and bags
- ✓Garden waste, leaves, and plant trimmings
Not Accepted
- ✗Plastic bags and conventional food packaging
- ✗Large meat bones and animal carcasses
- ✗Cooking oils, fats, and liquid waste (use separate grease trap service)
- ✗Non-compostable packaging and plastic containers
- ✗Metal cutlery, glass, or ceramic items
- ✗Cigarette butts or smoking materials
- ✗Pet waste, cat litter, or animal bedding
- ✗Treated timber or painted wood
- ✗Dairy packaging (plastic containers, foil lids)