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Glamorgan Spring Bay Council

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

Message from the General Manager

We are proud to introduce a waste and recycling service in Glamorgan Spring Bay Council.

Reducing waste is of importance in this day and age, and by providing a kerbside service with mobile garbage bins, we aim to make it easier for people to recycle and reduce waste from home and business.

The mobile garbage bin recycling service sets new bestpractice for Tasmania, offering a higher volume of recyclables to be collected per household. Containing the recyclable items in mobile garbage bins, rather than open crates, protects our environment by preventing litter.

Please read this brochure carefully, as it gives you all the information you need to get the most out of this service and to provide us with an efficient, high quality, and safe system.

Information contained in this booklet is subject to change.

What Is The New Service All About?As a valued ratepayer, you are being provided with two new compact Mobile Garbage Bins (MGBs), chosen for their advanced qualities and stability in kerbside collections (an important feature for preventing litter in our municipality).

HOUSEHOLD WASTE - RED LID

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council residents receive a 140 Litre mobile garbage bin with a red lid for the general household garbage.

Your garbage will be collected weekly.

The table overleaf shows collection days in your area. Please have your garbage bin out by 6am to ensure collection. It may be easier to put it out the night before.

Waste Management Fees & Charges are current only until 30th June 2017

HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING - YELLOW LID

In addition to the garbage collection, residents receive a 140 Litre mobile garbage bin with a yellow lid for recycling.

This service occurs fortnightly on every second garbage collection day (simply put both bins out). Please telephone 6256 4777 for detail on recycling dates.

Please have your recycling bin out by 6am to ensure collection. It may be easier to put it out the night before.

COMMERCIAL WASTE and RECYCLING SERVICE

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council also offers a 240 Litre Commercial collection service for local business. Further information can be obtained at your local Council Office.

When Do I Put My Bins Out?

Day Household collection Commercial waste collectionMonday BICHENO BICHENO

Tuesday COLES BAY, SWANWICK, PONTYPOOL

COLES BAY, SWANWICK, PONTYPOOL

Wednesday SWANSEA,DOLPHIN SANDSTASMAN HWY (SWANSEA TO TRIABUNNA)

SWANSEA,DOLPHIN SANDSTASMAN HWY (SWANSEA TO TRIABUNNA)

Thursday TRIABUNNA, LOUISVILLE, BUCKLAND

TRIABUNNA, LOUISVILLE, BUCKLAND

Friday ORFORD, SHELLY BEACH,SPRING BEACH

ORFORD, SHELLY BEACH,SPRING BEACH

NOTE:There are NO collections on

Christmas Day or Good Friday(notification on alternate collection days will be

advertised).

WHAT DO I DO IF MY BINS HAVEN’T ARRIVED?

Please call Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on 6256 4777.

WHAT CAN GO IN MY GARBAGE (RED LID) BIN?

The following items CAN go in your garbage bin:

• Normal household waste in a bag and tied; and• Light builders waste (capable of being enclosed

in a 140l mgb).

The following items CAN NOT go in your garbage bin:

• Hot ashes;• Oil, paint, chemicals, solvents;• Bricks, concrete, soil;• Car parts (including batteries);• Un-bagged dust; and• Un-bagged garden waste.

These items pose environmental and safety risks.

Yellow Lid bin

NO PLASTIC BAGS

TINS AND CANS

GLASS BOTTLES

PLASTICBOTTLES

PAPER

CARTONS

How To Use Your Recycling

The following items can be recycled in your mobile garbage bin with the yellow lid:• Glass beverage or food containers;• aluminium cans & foil;• steel tins;• aerosol cans;• plastic beverage;• food containers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7;• milk or juice cartons (excluding foil lined long life cartons).

PLEASE REMEMBER:YES • Plastics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7;• Newspapers, magazines, junk mail;• Rinse all containers;• Remove all lids; and• Do not flatten items.

NO • Do not put items in plastic bags;• No window glass or mirrors;• No batteries;• No light globes;• No crockery;• No household rubbish;• No food items; and• No household chemicals or oils.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not put waste in your recycling bin.

Trucks have closed-circuit television to

monitor bin loads as they are emptied.

Penalties apply.

Face the wheels towards the house

Bins must be 1 metre apart

Do not place bin near trees or power poles, or this close together.

Do not place bin behind cars. Do not overload the bin (maximum 50kg).

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING POINTS:• All rubbish must be bagged;• No garbage is to be placed on top or beside bin, as extra garbage will not be taken;• Please clean your bin to prevent odours - wash it out on your lawn to keep our waterways clean;• Place items loosely in the bin - jammed items will not come out; and• Please return the bin to your premises as soon as possible after collection to avoid theft.

Where To Place Your Bins For Collection

Waste Management In Your Council

WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRESGlamorgan Spring Bay Council has 4 Waste Management Centres (WMCs). All four WMCs are open from 2:30pm until 4:30pm Monday to Friday, closed on Saturday & open 12:30 until 4:30 on Sundays.

ORFORDThe Orford WMC is located on the Tasman Highway, just north of Raspins Beach.

SWANSEAThe WMC at Swansea is at the top of Maria Street.

BICHENOThe Bicheno WMC is 2km south of the town, on the Tasman Highway.

COLES BAYThe WMC at Coles Bay is located by turning off Coles Bay Road, about 5kms from the township.

ALL SITES ARE CLEARLY SIGNPOSTED

WMC FEES & CHARGES TO 30TH JUNE 2017SIZES FEE

Garbage - Per Cubic Metre (Min Fee $5.00) $23.00

Greenwaste - Per Cubic Metre (Min Fee $5.00) $5.00

Compactor Vehicle - Per Cubic Metre $35.00

Recyclable Materials Per Cubic Metre (Min Fee $5.00) $23.00

Tyre - Car $8.00

Tyre - Light Truck $10.00

Tyre - Truck $20.00

Metals / Whitegoods / Oils / Batteries FREE

Note - Above fees and charges are current only until 30 June, 2017.

LOST/STOLEN/DAMAGED BINSCall Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on 6256 4777 to arrange collection of a damaged bin, and

the delivery of a replacement.

DIFFICULTIES HANDLING THE BINSIf you have difficulties with your wheelie bin due to age or physical disability, please phone the

Council on 6256 4777 to apply for assistance.

GENERAL ENQUIRIESFor any further information on the current waste management service, or on other waste issues,

please call Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on 6256 4777.