POLICY NO: DCI 10 - CL
Under Review
GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND
GREEN WASTE SERVICES POLICY
Date Resolved By Council:
30 January 2008
Commencement Date:
30 January 2008
Review Date:
January 2011
Responsible Department:
City Infrastructure
This policy has been authorised and is included on Council’s Website.
Peter Brown
Chief Executive Officer
30 January 2008
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GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE SERVICES
POLICY
1.
PURPOSE
This policy relates to the ownership, distribution, storage, maintenance, replacement
and collection of mobile garbage, recycling and green waste bins.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy CID 09 – Waste Charge Policy
2.
BACKGROUND
Council, in 2007 developed a new Local Law applicable throughout the municipality.
The new legislation provides reference to issues associated with Council’s garbage
collection and recycling services, however, a policy is required for further support of
operational issues.
This policy is to ensure the appropriate distribution, storage, maintenance, replacement
and collection of the mobile garbage, recycling and green waste bins.
3.
POLICY
3.1
Provision of Mobile Bins
Council will provide mobile garbage bins and recycling bins to all residential and
commercial properties within the municipality in accordance with its Waste
Reduction Charge Policy.
Additionally, subject to the payment of the ‘connection fee’, Council will provide
green waste collection bins to residential properties. The bins remain in the
ownership of Council and must remain at the property to which the bin has been
allocated at all times
Where an owner / occupier pays a connection fee and moves to another property
within the municipality the bin can be transferred to that property subject to
notification and approval of Council.
If after 12 months the owner / occupier of a premises where a green waste bin
has been supplied leaves the premises and the Municipality the bin is to either
left at the premises or returned to Council. No refund of the connection fee will be
made. If the bin is lost or stolen during this changeover then a further connection
fee is payable.
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3.2
Bin Capacity
a)
Waste
Bins will be supplied in accordance with the Waste Charge Policy (Policy
CID 09)
b)
Recycling
Residential and commercial properties paying the Waste Charge are
entitled to 120 litres of capacity. (120 litre bin or shared 240 litre bin)
Residential properties may have additional 120 litres of bin capacity (either
an additional 120 litre bin or a single 240 litre bin) being provided subject to
the following:
c)

There is a written application providing appropriate details and reasons
for the additional bin capacity.

The application is approved by the Director City Infrastructure or their
nominee
Green Waste
Residential properties can have a maximum bin capacity of 240 litres
comprising one 240 litre bin or two 120 litre bins
3.3
Distribution
Subject to the payment of the appropriate Waste or Commercial Plus Charge
Council will distribute the mobile bins to all residential properties and, where
requested, commercial properties.
Council will not distribute bins to any premise that does not provide appropriate
storage facilities.
3.4
Maintenance
In accordance with Council’s Local laws owners / occupiers are responsible for
ensuring the cleanliness of their bins.
Council is responsible for the repair and maintenance e.g. replacement of lid,
wheels of all mobile bins.
3.5
Replacement of Lost/Stolen Mobile Bins
Council will replace lost/stolen bins upon receipt of a Statutory Declaration from
the owner/occupier of the property that the bin has been lost/stolen and this bin
replacement will be recorded on the property file.
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3.6
Material Not Collected
a)
Garbage
Mobile garbage bins issued by Council will not be collected if they contain
the following: -
b)
(a)
Materials collected by Council as part of its kerbside recycling and
greenwaste services.
(b)
Slops, liquid waste or offensive material;
(c)
Dirt, dust, or other matter from any vacuum cleaner, hair or other
similar matter or moist refuse, unless it has been securely wrapped in
paper or some other impermeable cover or container to prevent its
escape;
(d)
Ashes or other like matter unless they have been wrapped and placed
in the bin;
(e)
Glass or other sharp objects unless they are property contained or
wrapped in such a way as to render them harmless and inoffensive;
(f)
Oil, paint, solvents or similar substance or any other substance which
may damage the bin or reduce its strength or effectiveness;
(g)
Trade waste of any kind:
(i)
Excavation material or building rubble;
(j)
Prescribed waste pursuant to the Environment Protection Act;
(k)
Medical waste
Recycling
Mobile recycling bins issued by Council will not be collected if they contain
the following: -
c)
(a)
Materials collected by Council as part of its kerbside garbage or green
waste services.
(b)
Plastic bags, pyrox or ceramics
(c)
Waxed Cardboard
Green Waste
Mobile garbage bins issued by Council will not be collected if they
contain the following: (a)
Materials collected by Council as part of its kerbside garbage and
recycling services.
(b)
Noxious weeds such as ivy, blackberries, palm trees or bamboo
(c)
Tree stumps, soil or ash
(d)
Plastic bags, wire or other non green waste
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3.7
Placement of Mobile Bins for Collection
Mobile bins (with the lids fully closed) must be placed out on the verge of the
vehicle crossing or roadway abutting the property. The bins must be placed out
the night before the garbage, recyclables or green waste is scheduled to be
collected. Bins must be returned to within the property within 24 hours of the
collection service in accordance with the provisions of Council’s Local law.
3.8
Weight of Mobile Bins
The total weight of any mobile bin placed out for collection must not exceed 30
kilograms.
3.9
Storage of Mobile Bins.
The mobile bins issued by Council must be stored within the property to which
they are distributed in a convenient and secure position. Council may either fine
owners (in accordance with its Local Law or remove bins that do not have
appropriate storage locations or bins that are continually left out within the
roadway.
3.10 Cleanliness of Mobile Bins
Mobile bins must be maintained in a clean condition by users so as not to be
offensive to any person and or become a health nuisance.
3.11 Vacant Properties / Premises
Mobile bins will not be issued to vacant properties or premises. Properties that
vacant are required to return any bins allocated to them before the Waste
Reduction Charge can be removed
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