Thousands of garden waste bins are being rolled out across Cumberland.
In July 2018, Council wrote to eligible households within the former Holroyd Local Government Area to advise they could opt in for a garden waste service. As part of the process, ratepayers were able to choose whether they would maintain the size of their 240L general waste (red) bin or, with green waste now able to be diverted to a 240L garden waste bin, instead opt for a 140L general waste bin.
Mayor Greg Cummings explained those who opted in before 31 August 2018 will receive their bin before 22 October 2018, when the first collection will commence.
“Please check the collection card that will arrive with your garden waste bin to be advised of your first collection date,” Mayor Cummings said.
“Your garden waste bin will continue to be collected fortnightly thereafter, on the week alternate to your recycling service, which will remain unchanged. General waste bins, despite their size, will continue to be collected weekly.
“Those who opted into a smaller general waste bin will also receive information on how Council will collect and dispose of old bins. I’m proud to say we will be recycling them.
“Eligible households that have not yet opted into the garden waste service will receive a reminder over the next few weeks. To be eligible you must be the property owner of a non-strata property.
“The bin configuration chosen will affect the domestic waste charge that property owners will need to pay via their annual rates, therefore Council can only take the request from the property owner. If you are renting, you may want to contact your real estate agent or landlord for more information.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who chose to downsize their general waste bin when they opted into the garden waste service – more than 95 per cent of you! Not only does it save you money on your domestic waste charge, it’s also a great outcome for the environment, with these valuable resources diverted from landfill, turned into nutrient rich compost and mulch.
“Council is committed to a cleaner, greener Cumberland. To assist residents in adopting sustainable practices in the home and reduce their organic waste, Council has introduced a Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate Program that you can find out more about at www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/environment.”
This project was supported by the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy.
Residents who require a garden waste bin but did not receive a letter from Council should see www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/environment for more information or call 8757 9000.
