The Southern Highlands community is making positive changes to reduce litter with millions of containers being recycled through the NSW Government’s Return and Earn scheme. Council’s Manager Waste and Resource Recovery, Mr Clinton McAlister, explained that by recycling bottles, cans and cartons residents were saving money and helping the environment. “Since launched in 2017, more...
Your household problem waste will soon be less problematic, thanks to the roll-out of our new, purpose-designed, Community Recycling Collection trailer. A first for Wingecarribee Shire, this mobile service will collect from each of our villages, at least one day per week. “We surveyed residents widely about recycling, and one of the main barriers to...
Thinking about solar for your home but don’t know where to start? We’ve simplified the fact-finding for you with free access to the SunSPOT solar calculator, now at your fingertips. With the cost of living rising, how much could your household save with solar? What size solar system would suit your needs? And how can...
All large Wingecarribee Shire Council facilities and assets will soon be powered by renewable electricity following the signing of a major long-term Power Purchase Agreement. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will see Wingecarribee Shire Council join Albury City, Bega Valley Shire, Camden, Penrith City, Queanbeyan-Palerang and Wollongong City Councils in one of the State’s largest...
The second annual bulky waste collection service will return to the Wingecarribee Shire from Monday 30 January 2023, with specified zones and dates for the Shire-wide collection. The service provides residents with a hassle-free way to dispose of larger, unwanted household items by placing them on the kerbside for collection. There is no need to...
