Waste

  • Waste companies worried at monopoly plan

    Smaller regional waste companies are asking the State Government to let them be a part of Victoria’s new container deposit scheme.

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  • Big drop in landfill use

    New data shows the Surf Coast Shire Council’s landfill reforms haven’t been a waste, with record low levels of waste going to landfill.

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  • Colac reaps recycling rewards

    A new Warrnambool recycling hub could turn Colac’s waste glass into road and construction materials, while cutting costs and reducing rubbish in landfills.

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  • Warning about strip dumping

    Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.

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  • Less waste means lower bills

    Colac Otway Shire Council will have to fork out an extra $50,000 next year to send rubbish to landfill, unless residents cut their waste and increase recycling.

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  • New bin system delayed to 2021

    Surf Coast Shire residents won’t have to worry about the introduction of a new four-bin system until next year.

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  • Garbage dumped near Otways campgrounds

    DUMPED rubbish at Colac district campgrounds has frustrated State Government parks officials over the school holidays.

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  • Ratepayers cop $35,000 bill for dumping

    ILLEGAL rubbish dumpers are costing Colac Otway Shire ratepayers almost $35,000 a year.

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