The aim of this research was to investigate the amount of food scraps collected in FOGO kerbside collections, the composition of these food scraps – including contamination, and variances in quantity related to household size and other food waste disposal methods.

This report provides detail on the bin audit findings. The bin audits were carried out in collaboration with five South Island councils, with a total of 1,012 FOGO bins audited.

The project's two other reports are:

FOGO research summary report

FOGO research: Short-form survey and focus group findings

The aim of this research was to investigate the amount of food scraps collected in FOGO kerbside collections, the composition of these food scraps – including contamination, and variances in quantity related to household size and other food waste disposal methods.

This report provides detail on the bin audit findings. The bin audits were carried out in collaboration with five South Island councils, with a total of 1,012 FOGO bins audited.

The project's two other reports are:

FOGO research summary report

FOGO research: Short-form survey and focus group findings

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