A WIN for Wingecarribee, Our CRC awarded drumMUSTER Collection Facility of the Year

July 27, 2023Posted in: Waste

Picture of trophy

The importance our community places on sustainability saw Wingecarribee Shire come away from this year’s AgSafe Stewardship Awards, a winner. The team at our Community Recycling Centre (CRC) were thrilled to take the trophy in the drumMUSTER Collection Facility of the Year category, in recognition of the great work they do to actively engage our...

Offload your electronic waste for free at RRC

July 21, 2023Posted in: Waste

recycle bin with ewaste

In a ground-breaking move towards a greener future, the Resource Recovery Centre has introduced free electronic waste drop-off services. Starting now, residents and local businesses can dispose of their electronic devices in a responsible manner, at no cost, right here in the heart of our community. This initiative aims to tackle growing concerns about electronic...

Return and Earn celebrates five years of success

January 25, 2023Posted in: Community, Environment

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...

Council to introduce bulk waste kerbside collection

August 23, 2021Posted in: Roads and Assets

WSC waste

Eligible residents across the Shire will soon be able to take advantage of a Bulk Waste Kerbside Collection Service following a decision of Council. The Interim Administrator adopted a recommendation that will see Council introduce an annual Bulk Waste Kerbside Collection Service covering 19,500 properties across the Shire starting early next year. All existing property...

RRC Christmas hours and holiday bin collections

December 17, 2020Posted in: Roads and Assets

Aerial shot of the RRC in Moss Vale

Wingecarribee Shire Council wishes to advise that the Moss Vale Resource Recovery Centre will remain open over the holiday period only closing for the public holidays. The Resource Recovery Centre’s (RRC) Christmas operating days will be as follows: Thursday 24 December – Open Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) – Closed Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day)...