Three Kerbside Bins In The Pipeline For Murrumbidgee Residents

Managing household and organic waste will be easier than ever from July 1 next year when Murrumbidgee Council introduces a three-bin system for kerbside waste collection.

Murrumbidgee Council General Manager, John Scarce said the three-bin system would comprise general waste, mixed recyclables and Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO).

Mr Scarce said the decision followed the NSW Government mandate that local Councils must introduce a FOGO kerbside collection service before 2030.

“At Council, we are very keen to move to the new system next year as we actively work to improve the way we manage waste in our Council footprint,” Mr Scarce said.

“We know there are benefits both environmentally and financially of a waste management system that builds a circular economy, whereby we maximise the materials we reuse and recycle and minimise waste going to landfill.

“We have set targets for our Council area, with the aim of reducing the amount of general waste per household by 52 per cent by 1 July 2024.

“To achieve this target, we are looking to increase the materials that are recycled by 18 per cent and reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 30 per cent.”

The new three-bin system would also mean Jerilderie residents would receive a kerbside recycling collection service.

“Feedback from the Jerilderie community has shown this is an important priority for locals and we’re very pleased to be able to facilitate this,” Mr Scarce said.

“Council will be providing lots of information to residents about the new three-bin system and how to sort waste correctly. “Additionally, all ratepayers will be given the opportunity to choose the bin sizes they would like.

“Letters will be sent to all ratepayers towareds the end of the year.”

More information is available on Council’s website and from Council offices.

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