Grace works as regional waste educator across Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires, spending one day per week in Murrindindi. This current project is for implementation of a state-mandated 4 bin system for waste, to come into effect in 2025.
Stage one is a survey of residents on their preference for bin size and collection frequency. Grace has copies of the survey available for members to complete, or it can be done online.
 
  • Glass will be collected in a bin with purple lid, most likely a 120 litre bin, collected monthly, at a cost $2-$3 per month. Drop-off service would also available at Resource Recovery Centres (RRC) - free for Shire residents. This will produce a cleaner waste stream than at present. Accessibility- most residents find monthly collection more accessible. State Government is also introducing container deposit scheme in March 2023 - for beverage containers only - no wine or pasta sauce bottles.
 
Organics (FOGO) green lid, collection will be harder to deliver in Murrindindi Shire due to the smaller number of households and greater distances to commercial composting facilities. There is mandated kerbside collection of garden waste, lawn clippings, pet droppings and all food scraps including dairy and meat. Options include weekly or fortnightly collection, 120L or 240L bin with optional kitchen caddy with liners. Fortnightly collection will be less expensive to run, but bin contents liable to be more smelly in warmer weather. Diverting green waste to composting rather than landfill could potentially halve greenhouse gas emissions.
• All residents are encouraged to have their say by completing the survey.
• Larger households or people with medical needs can obtain a free upgrade to a larger bin if needed.
• 80% of ratepayers pay a waste charge, which also covers waste education, Resource Recovery Centre running costs, e-waste, event bins, street litter and dumped rubbish.
• Cost of recycling glass may decrease under the new system with cleaner waste stream.
• Recycle (yellow bin) and general waste (red bin) will still be used.
Contact Grace Davis-Williams:
<Grace.Davis-Williams@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au>
You can use this link to get to the survey and more information https://theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/circulareconomy
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