STRATHBOGIE Shire Council will retain its current Kerbside Collection Services Policy following a recommendation presented to the December council meeting.
Reporting to Council, Acting Coordinator of Waste & Environment described the current Kerbside Collection Services Policy, which outlines Council’s objectives regarding the waste management services it offers to residents, businesses and other groups, within the Shire.
The current policy was adopted by Council at its November 2019 Ordinary Meeting and was due for review.
Following community consultation of the Kerbside Collection Services Policy, it was recommended that Council retain the current policy.
The reporting officer said that during the public consultation two submissions were received suggesting changing the frequency of the refuse (red) bin to weekly, which goes against best practice and would increase the overall fees for the service, therefore no changes were recommended to the policy.
Latest Stories
The Policy ensures that our kerbside waste services are delivered equitably across the Shire and is driven by the below principles:
• Minimising the amount of landfill waste generated within the municipality,
• Increasing the recovery of resources,
• Providing alternatives to landfill disposal,
• Minimising the contamination of recycling and organic waste streams and;
• Equitable and accessible access for all residents.
At the July 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, a draft policy was endorsed to be placed on public exhibition in accordance with the Communications and Engagement Plan.
Consequently, this policy was placed on Share Strathbogie on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 for a period of four weeks.
Waste officers also undertook internal engagement with the Community and Culture, Rates and Projects Departments to ensure that the policy is consistent and presented councillors with the final draft Policy for Council endorsement.
The Policy covers:
• Residential kerbside collection services in urban and rural areas;
• Extensions to the collection routes;
• Special considerations kerbside collection services;
• Collections services from commercial premises and educational organisations;
• Special events;
• Contamination management of kerbside bins; and
• Public place recycling.
The Policy allows Council officers to apply a consistent approach to resident requests around waste management services and enable a base line expectation with residents.
However, some minor updates to the draft Policy are included:
• Referencing the introduction of a new glass bin in July 2025;
• Update of Officers titles and responsibilities;
• A new section around how to manage Multi Unit Dwellings;
• Minor changes to the “Special Consideration” Kerbside Collection Service; and
• Removal of Section 8.1 – “Kerbside collection services are mandatory for all habitable dwellings located on existing collection routes in rural areas of the Shire”.
The full policy can be viewed on Council’s website.
