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.
• 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