About the trial
Up to 500 households will be included in this 12-month trial with nominations open on Tuesday, 27 October, split into two time slots at 10.00am and 6.30pm.
The City of Melville is trialling additional FOGO bins to help residents manage extra leaf litter from nearby City-managed trees.
Following a Council decision, up to 500 eligible households will receive an additional 240L lime-green lidded FOGO bin free of charge for 12 months. The trial is designed for properties that experience significant leaf, bark, fruit or seed litter from nearby City-managed trees on streets, park, reserves and public open spaces.
Some properties in the City experience high volumes of seasonal leaf litter due to nearby City-managed trees. This trial will help selected households manage extra organic material while supporting correct use of the FOGO system.
- Up to 500 households will be included
- The trial will run for 12 months
- The additional bin is free for eligible households selected for the trial
- The bin will be collected on the same day as your regular FOGO bin.
Apply online from 10.00am and 6.30pm on Tuesday, 27 October
Who can apply
Residents can apply if their property is significantly impacted by leaf litter from nearby City-managed trees. This may include homes near large verge trees, parks or public open spaces.
Applications will be checked against the City’s tree data to confirm eligibility. The trial does not apply to non-residential properties or leaf litter from private trees.
How to apply
Applications open on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 in two release times: 10.00am and 6.30pm. There will be 250 places available in each release.
Places are limited and are expected to fill quickly. Once all 500 places are filled, a small wait list will be available.
Bin delivery and collection
If your application is successful, the additional bin will be delivered to your property from early November 2026. You do not need to be home when the bin is delivered.
The additional bin will be collected on the same day as your regular FOGO bin.
FAQ’s: additional FOGO bin trial
Following a Council decision at the City of Melville Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 17 March 2026, there was a decision to trial 500 additional FOGO bins across the City to help residents manage increased leaf waste generated by nearby City trees.
Some properties experience high volumes of leaf, bark, fruit and seed litter from nearby City-managed trees and this trial aims to help residents better manage that extra organic waste.
All residents are able to apply to take part in this trial, with eligibility and selection based on properties that are significantly impacted by nearby City-managed trees, such as:
- Homes next to large City verge trees
- Properties near City parks or public open spaces
- Areas with high levels of leaf or bark drop.
The City will assess eligibility using factors like tree location, canopy size, and leaf litter volumes.
No, this trial is free to eligible residents who apply and are selected.
Applications to request an additional FOGO bin will open on Tuesday, 27 October in two time slots of 10.00am and 6.30pm, with 250 bins available in each session. Places are expected to fill up quickly.
We are not collecting requests for additional FOGO bins at this stage. Applications will open as part of the trial launch, and residents will be invited to apply at that time.
Applications to request an additional FOGO bin will open on Tuesday, 27 October in two time slots of 10.00am and 6.30pm, with 250 bins available in each session. Places are expected to fill up quickly.
We are not collecting requests for additional FOGO bins at this stage. Applications will open as part of the trial launch, and residents will be invited to apply at that time.
The trial is expected to begin in November 2026 for a 12 month period.
The trial will run for 12 months.
Up to 500 households will be included in the trial.
The additional FOGO bin must not be used for:
- General rubbish or recycling
- Waste from private tree removal or major pruning
- Landscaping or large garden clean-ups
- Commercial waste
Please note that misuse will result in the removal of the bin.
You can use the bin for:
- Leaves
- Bark
- Fruits
- Seeds
From nearby City trees.
No. This trial is specifically for impacts caused by City-managed trees, not private trees.
Residents can still apply for an additional FOGO bin for an additional annual free. Find out more and apply
Bins must be used correctly. Contamination or misuse will result in the bin being removed from the property.
The trial will be evaluated, against ongoing costs and budgetary requirements, recovery rates and residential benefit, with these results to determine if the trial will continue or not.