Green waste bin pilot program begins in Weston today


Released 18/04/2017

The first green waste bin collections have taken place in Weston today as part of the ACT Government’s green waste bin pilot program.

The pilot program will cover suburbs in Canberra’s south, including Chapman, Duffy, Fisher, Holder, Rivett, Stirling, Waramanga, Weston and Kambah.

Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris said the bins provided residents with a cheaper, more convenient way to dispose of their green waste.

“It’s pleasing to see the first green waste bin collections taking place in Weston today as part of the ACT Government’s green waste bin pilot program,” Minister Fitzharris said.

“Since the delivery of the first bins in mid March, more than 6000 residents have now taken advantage of this new city service, which will save hundreds of Canberrans a trip to the tip each weekend.

“The popularity of the green bin take-up in Kambah and Weston Creek has shown how important this type of service is to the community and I look forward to seeing it extend to the rest of Canberra over the next three years.”

Green waste might include anything from lawn trimmings to garden cuttings and leaf litter. Specific directions on what can and cannot be placed in green bins is found under the lid.

“This program will reduce the impact of green waste ending up in Canberra landfill,” Minister Fitzharris said.

“Waste collected from green bins will be processed, recycled and made available through commercial providers, offering a more environmentally sustainable outcome for green waste in Canberra.”

The proposed rollout schedule for other Canberra suburbs will begin in Belconnen and Tuggeranong in mid-2018, followed by collections in Central Canberra, Woden and Molonglo from mid-2019.

Collections in Gungahlin and Hall are schedule to start from mid-2020.

Residents within the pilot catchment area can still register for a bin by visiting actgreenwaste.jjrichards.com.au or call JJ Richards & Sons on 6270 5000.

A one-off registration fee of $50 will be required at the time of registering and concession card holder are exempt from the payment.

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