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...
To help residents dispose of excess Christmas waste, Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Moss Vale Resource Recovery Centre will remain open over the holiday period only closing for the public holidays. The Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) will close on Saturday 24 December at 12 noon and remain closed for the Christmas and Boxing Day public holidays on...
Residents across the Wingecarribee Shire will be able to take advantage of a second free bulky waste service in 2023 following the overnight endorsement by Council. Council’s Administrator Viv May PSM adopted a recommendation at the Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday 20 July that will see the service return in 2023 following this year’s introductory service....
Wingecarribee Shire Council has partnered with Green Caffeen to launch a swap and go reusable coffee cup system across the Southern Highlands. Nineteen local cafes across the Shire have already opted in, with numbers continuing to grow. Council’s Waste Education and Policy Officer, Phoebe Ward, explained how the system works. “Consumers simply need to download...
