2019 TOWN OF COTTESLOE - Waste and Sustainability Calendar BENEFITS OF TREES AND VEGETATION
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2019 TOWN OF COTTESLOE Your waste Waste and Sustainability Calendar and recycling services are on BENEFITS OF TREES AND VEGETATION the back page.
Cover artwork by Olivia Year 4, North Cottesloe Primary School
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN COTTESLOE
I am delighted to present the 2019 Town of Cottesloe’s The Town had a busy year in 2018 carrying Garage Sale Trail national event where
Waste and Sustainability Calendar. The theme for this out sustainability initiatives to help reduce thousands of stall holders across the
year’s calendar is ‘Benefits of Trees and Vegetation’. our impact on the environment and to country sell pre-loved goods to help
This calendar displays some exceptional artwork from increase our tree canopy and coastal promote sustainability of the planet.
the students of North Cottesloe and Cottesloe Primary rehabilitation. The event was hosted as a car boot sale
Schools. They have demonstrated an outstanding in the beach car park 2. The day was a
understanding of the importance of trees in the Native Waterwise Verge Rebate success with both community groups
environment and what we can do to increase our tree The Native Waterwise Verge Rebate was and local residents coming together to
canopy and urban forests. trialled in 2017. The initiative encourages host stalls. There were over 30 stalls and
2018 was a successful year with the Town of Cottesloe residents to convert grass verges to native Solaris Cancer Care raised funds towards
undertaking projects for tree planting and habitat waterwise landscaping with the aim of the invaluable services and initiatives
restoration including more than 200 new verge street trees reducing water use and enhancing local made available by the organisation that
planted and over 8,600 seedlings planted on the coastal biodiversity. The initiative will run again in provide unconditional support to all people
dunes to restore native vegetation. A Town initiative to 2019. If you would like to create a native affected by cancer.
install additional tree nodes along Marine Parade was verge garden you can apply for a rebate
implemented to create future shady social meeting spaces through the Town’s website. Natural Areas Management
with ocean views and to encourage bird habitat. The Town in collaboration with Cottesloe
Waterwise Council Coastcare Association continued works
In 2018 the Town, along with Cottesloe Coastcare After completion of a water efficiency to restore habitat along the coastal dune
Association, were successful in receiving Coastwest action plan, the Town obtained system. Over 3,000 local provenance
funding from the State Government to continue reindorsement as a Waterwise Council seedlings were planted by volunteers
restoration works on the dune system at the main
through Water Corporation and Department and over 8,600 seedlings were planted
beach (next to Car Park One). Volunteers planted 3,640
of Water’s Waterwise Councils program. by the Town to help stabilise the dunes
seedlings as part of this project. Habitat restoration is
The plan outlines a series of actions for and increase the natural biodiversity. By
vital in maintaining biodiversity and creating habitat
water consumption reduction for both the removing weeds and planting with native
corridors for animals such as birds, reptiles, insects and
mammals. Vegetation along the coast also provides corporate and residential sphere. plants habitat corridors are created for our
stability and a buffer zone between the Town’s precious wildlife.
Coastal Protection
infrastructure and the ocean during storm surges.
Local governments play a vital role in Verge Street Tree Planting
It is up to all of us to ensure urban forests, habitat corridors protecting and maintaining the coastline. During 2018 the Town undertook a verge
and species diversity is maintained in our Town so that The Town’s long term coastal monitoring street tree planting program which aims at
future generations can benefit from our actions today. project aims to identify coastal hazards to increasing the tree canopy in Cottesloe. All
The themes within this calendar have been wonderfully assist with future planning and management new trees were planted on verges which
portrayed by the students and they provide tips and of the foreshore area. The Town was were identified as ‘infill’ sites. This program
messages for a sustainable future. The Town will continue successful in receiving funding from the will continue in 2019 with benefits including
tree planting and coastal restoration projects in 2019. Department of Transport to continue the improved aesthetics, lower urban traffic
project into year 5, consisting of photo speeds and lower urban air temperatures.
I hope you find the 2019 Waste and Sustainability Calendar
monitoring and beach profile surveys. More trees will also help mitigate climate
inspiring and have a wonderful year.
change through contributing to urban
Phil Angers Garage Sale Trail forests and will support native bird species
Mayor, Town of Cottesloe Solaris Cancer Care and the Town once whose natural habitats are diminishing
again partnered together to join in the through urban development.
SAVE THE DATE Visit APACE Community Nursery at Buses and Trains in Cottesloe YOUR COMMUNITY
Cottesloe will continue to offer a range of 1 Johannah Street, North Fremantle, with proof Cottesloe is well serviced by public Feeling inspired and want to get involved
sustainability initiatives in 2019 so please of residency to purchase your native seedlings. transport making it easy for you to leave in your community? Many of these
come along and join us. the car at home. Bus routes for 998, 999, local groups depend on the time and
July – Plastic Free July
102 and 107 pass through the Town while dedication of volunteers and would love
Every month (first Sunday) – Cottesloe Join the challenge and ‘Choose to Refuse’ the Victoria Street, Cottesloe and Grant to hear from you.
Coastcare Monthly Busy Bees single use plastic during July. This wonderful Street train stations are all within walking
Cottesloe Coastcare Association meet on initiative aims to raise awareness on the distance to the beach. You can take your Cottesloe Coastcare Association
the first Sunday of every month at various detrimental impacts of disposable plastic, bike on trains all day except during peak info@cottesloecoastcare.org | 9384 7668
restoration sites along our coast to plant, how we can make behavioural changes and hours. See transperth.wa.gov.au for more
weed, water and stabilise the sand dunes. find alternative solutions. It all started back in Western Earth Carers
information.
Join in and volunteer for the environment 2011 in Cottesloe’s very own back yard with earthcarers@wmrc.wa.gov.au | 9384 4003
while getting some fresh air, some physical Earth Carers and now millions of participants The Cott Cat Cottesloe Scout Group
activity and meet new friends. Visit register across more than 170 countries world The Cott Cat is a free shuttle bus provided cottcubs@iinet.net.au | 9384 5691
cottesloecoastcare.org for more information. wide! You too can register and make some by the Town of Cottesloe, sponsored by the
changes to reduce single use plastics. Visit Public Transport Authority. The service runs Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club
All year – Learn about Environmental plasticfreejuly.org for more information. admin@cottsurf.com | 9383 4400
during the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
Health (for schools)
Book a free interactive session for your October – Garage Sale Trail WHEN: Sculpture by the Sea, North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club
school with the Town’s Environmental Health Find your closest Garage Sale Trail event 1 to 18 March 2019 office@ncslc.com | 9284 2626
Officer to learn about safe food handling or register your own stall by visiting 10:30am to 6:00pm
practices and hygiene. To make a booking Solaris Cancer Care
garagesaletrail.com.au The Garage Sale Trail csmcottesloe@solariscancercare.org.au
email eho2@cottesloe.wa.gov.au WHERE: Departs from the Cott Cat bus
event is an opportunity to participate in selling shelter at Cottesloe train station 9384 3544
1 to 18 March – Sculpture by the Sea and/or buying pre-loved goods to prevent and runs on a continuous loop to
perfectly good items from ending up in landfill. Cottesloe Beach. SHINE Community Care
Jump on board the free Cott Cat shuttle
bus to view this globally renowned public reception@shinecs.com.au | 9253 5555
Throughout the year – Earth Carers COST: Free
exhibition of sculptures at Cottesloe Cottesloe Toy Library
courses
beach. The Cott Cat runs everyday during The service provides a safe, easy and contact@cottesloetoylibrary.org.au
the exhibition from 10:30am to 6:00pm, Do you want to reduce your impact on
comfortable way to get to and from
departing from Cottesloe train station. the planet but don’t know how?
Cottesloe beach and the train station, so Meals on Wheels (Based in Claremont
Visit sculpturebythesea.com or Keep an eye on the Western Earth Carer
leave your car at home and jump on the and coordinated by the City of Stirling)
cottesloe.wa.gov.au for more information. courses offered throughout the year
Cott Cat. mow@stirling.wa.gov.au | 9205 7113
and sign up to their newsletter at
3 March – Clean Up Australia Day earthcarers.org.au/publications/newsletters
Join us for this great event and do your bit If you are unsure about what to recycle please
for the planet by picking up litter before it
enters the marine environment. Search for
visit the Western Metropolitan Regional
Council website at wmrc.wa.gov.au
Recycling Rules
‘Town of Cottesloe’ at cleanupaustraliaday.
org.au to sign up. GETTING AROUND COTTESLOE have changed in WA
Cycling in Cottesloe
15 to 24 March – Bike Week
Cottesloe is a great place to ride, with quiet
Celebrate Bike Week in 2019 whether you’re
streets and scenic routes. The dual use path
a first timer, cycle for transport or just for
fun. You can find a line up of great events on Forrest Street is an easy way to get to the
near you by visiting bikeweek.com.au beach from Cottesloe Train Station. During
2019 the extension of the Principal Shared
May – Native Plant Subsidy Scheme Path, which runs parallel to the train line, will
Residents can purchase up to 80 native be completed. This will connect Grant Street
plants for a subsidised cost of only $1.50 per Station to Victoria Street Station, with a later
plant during May 2019 thanks to the Western stage taking the path all the way to North Soft Plastics Polystyrene Aerosol Cans Meat Trays
Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils. Fremantle and Swan River.
URBAN FORESTS EVENT
Did you know that one mature tree has the same Happy New Year and wishing you a safe and prosperous
JANUARY
cooling effect as 10 room-sized air conditioners? Urban year in 2019 – from the Town of Cottesloe.
forests help reduce air temperatures, improve air
quality and one big tree can provide enough oxygen
for at least two people.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
New Year’s Day National Bird Day Coastcare Working Bee
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Australia Day
Australia Day Celebrations
28 29 30 31
Australia Day Holiday
Artwork by Madeline RECYCLING BIN
Year 1 GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
School PUBLIC HOLIDAY
TREES ARE LIKE HOTELS FOR ANIMALS EVENT
A big tree can be home to thousands of creatures. Sign up now and get involved in Clean Up
FEBRUARY
Many are very small and we can’t see them, like ants Australia Day on the first weekend in March at
and insects. Therefore it is like a tree hotel. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
Planting lots of trees will create more habitat and
homes for animals.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3
World Wetlands Day Coastcare Working Bee
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Term 1 commences
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
Artwork by Minty RECYCLING BIN
Year 1 GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary School
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT
Litter that enters the ocean can be eaten by marine ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ will run from the 1st – 18th
MARCH
animals and sea birds and is harmful to their health. March. Use sustainable transport and avoid parking
Fish can consume plastic which we then eat. By hassles by taking the free shuttle bus from the
picking up litter you can help protect animals and Cottesloe train station to the beach.
ourselves.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3
Coastcare Working Bee
Sculpture by the Sea Clean Up Australia Day
(until 18 March) World Wildlife Day
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Labour Day
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Bike Week (15 - 24 March)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
International Day of Forests National Ride2School Day Earth Hour
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Artwork by Peter RECYCLING BIN
Year 4 GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary School PUBLIC HOLIDAY
COASTAL VEGETATION STOPS EROSION EVENT
Plants on the sand dunes reduce erosion by holding Cottesloe Coastcare Association volunteers
APRIL
the soil together with their roots and their leaves also are dedicated to restoring native coastal dune
provide protection from wind and rain. Coastcare vegetation. Your help is welcome to continue
volunteers plant native vegetation on the sand dunes this wonderful work.
to help stabilise them. Visit cottesloecoastcare.org for more information.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Coastcare Working Bee
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Term 1 finishes
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Good Friday Easter Sunday
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Easter Monday ANZAC Day
Earth Day ANZAC Day Service
29 30
Term 2 commences
Artwork by Kaia RECYCLING BIN
Year 4 GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary School PUBLIC HOLIDAY
NATIVE PLANTS PROVIDE FOOD FOR ANIMALS EVENT
Native plants have flowers, seeds, leaves and pollen The Native Plant Subsidy Scheme is available again
MAY
which are food for native animals, birds and insects. this month. Cottesloe residents can purchase up to
By restoring native vegetation we are looking after our 80 native plants for only $1.50 each from APACE
native creatures. Nursery in North Fremantle. Head on down to get
your native plants this May!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Coastcare Working Bee
International Composting
Awareness Week (5 - 11 May)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Area 1 Area 1
Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Area 2 Area 2
Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Volunteer’s Sundowner
International Day for Area 3 Area 3
National Volunteer Week Biological Diversity World Turtle Day Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
27 28 29 30 31
Artwork by Archer RECYCLING BIN
Year 3 GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
School BULK WASTE COLLECTION
FORESTS IN THE OCEAN EVENT
Did you know that under the surface of the ocean It’s time to save water again. Switch off all sprinklers
JUNE
there are forests made of brown algae called Kelp during the winter ban period from 1st June – 31st
Forests? They are recognised as one of the most August to avoid a fine from the Water Corporation.
productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth because Hand-held watering and maintenance testing of
they provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, bores is still permitted.
invertebrates and mammal species.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2
Coastcare Working Bee
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pioneers Day
WA Day World Environment Day World Oceans Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Artwork by Daisy RECYCLING BIN
Year 3 GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
School PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tessa, Year 2 – North Cottesloe Primary School Matthew, Year 6 – Cottesloe Primary School Joe, Year 3 - North Cottesloe Primary School Claire, Year 4 - Cottesloe Primary School Azzurra, Year 3 - Cottesloe Primary School Albie, Year 1 - Cottesloe Primary School Kaylan, Year 5 - Cottesloe Primary School Felicity, Year 4 - North Cottesloe Primary School
NATIONAL TREE DAY EVENT
Did you know research shows that interacting with Do you want to do something for the environment?
JULY
nature benefits people’s health and wellbeing and Join a tree-planting event at treeday.planetark.org
makes us feel happier? Plastic Free July is also back! Accept the challenge
National Tree Day started 22 years ago and since of reducing single-use plastic this month and sign up
then more than 4 million people have planted over now at plasticfreejuly.org
24 million trees and plants!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Coastcare Working Bee
Music for Pleasure
Term 2 finishes Concert Series
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Music for Pleasure
Concert Series
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Music for Pleasure
Concert Series
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
National Tree Day
Music for Pleasure
Term 3 commences Schools Tree Day Concert Series
29 30 31
Artwork by Mimi RECYCLING BIN
Year 2 GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary SchoolMANAGING WEEDS IS IMPORTANT EVENT
Weeds in natural areas such as the coastal sand ‘Keep Australia Beautiful week’ is from
AUGUST
dunes displace native species and contribute to land 19th – 25th August. For more details about
degradation. When weeds are removed native plants what you can do check out the website at
can grow which creates habitats for native animals kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week
such as the Variegated Fairy-wren found in Cottesloe.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4
Coastcare Working Bee
Music for Pleasure
Concert Series
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Music for Pleasure
Concert Series
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Music for Pleasure
Concert Series
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Keep Australia Beautiful Music for Pleasure
Week (19 - 25 August) Concert Series
26 27 28 29 30 31
Artwork by Lily RECYCLING BIN
Year 2 GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary SchoolWILDLIFE HABITAT CORRIDORS CAN EVENT
MAINTAIN BIODIVERSITY Biodiversity month is every September and aims to
SEPTEMBER
Wildlife habitat corridors are where vegetation creates promote the importance of protecting and conserving
a link between different habitat areas that are otherwise biodiversity around the globe.
separated by human activity i.e. roads and houses. For simple ways you can help protect biodiversity look
Habitat corridors can be along the coast where you at environment.gov.au/biodiversity/biodiversity-month
see vegetation on the sand dunes, along train lines and
along roads.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1
Coastcare Working Bee
National Wattle Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
National Threatened
Species Day
Area 1 Area 1
Green Waste Collection Green Waste Collection
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sustainable House Day
Area 2 Area 2
National Bilby Day Green Waste Collection Green Waste Collection
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
International Day for the World Car-free Day
Preservation of the Ozone Area 3 Area 3
Layer Green Waste Collection Green Waste Collection
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Term 3 finishes
30 Artwork by Julia-Grace
Year 6
RECYCLING BIN
GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
School PUBLIC HOLIDAY
GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
Queen’s BirthdayGROWING A WATERWISE NATIVE GARDEN EVENT
By growing native plants in our garden we can save Choose to Reuse by joining in the national
OCTOBER
water, attract birds, reduce fertilizer pollution and can Garage Sale Trail event – shop the trail or register
create a whole ecosystem. your own stall at garagesaletrail.com.au
The Town of Cottesloe is providing a native verge
rebate in 2019. Visit cottesloe.wa.gov.au for more
information.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
World Habitat Day Coastcare Working Bee
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Term 4 commences World Food Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
(21 - 27 October)
28 29 30 31
Artwork by Sabrina RECYCLING BIN
Year 5 GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
SchoolINSECTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE EVENT
Did you know that insects are the most common animal • The Australian Pollinator Week runs from 10th – 17th
NOVEMBER
on the planet? There are more than 4.5 million species! November and acknowledges the importance of
Insects are essential to life on Earth because they our unique insect pollinators during springtime.
pollinate plants, recycle waste and are a big part • Get involved in National Recycling Week to
of the food web. help reduce rubbish going to landfill by looking at
recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3
Coastcare Working Bee
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pollinator Week
(10 - 17 November)
Area 1 Area 1
Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
National Recycling Week Area 2 Area 2
(11 - 17 November) Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Area 3 Area 3
World Fisheries Day Bulk Waste Collection Bulk Waste Collection
25 26 27 28 29 30
Artwork by Sabah RECYCLING BIN
Year 5 GREEN BIN
Cottesloe Primary
School BULK WASTE COLLECTIONSHADY TREE NODES EVENT
Shady tree nodes are where a group of trees are Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas
DECEMBER
planted together to create a shady area. They create – from the Town of Cottesloe.
places for people to meet, rest out of the sun, look and
enjoy views and they contribute to the beauty of the
natural environment. They also increase habitats for
bird and insect species.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1
Coastcare Working Bee
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
World Soil Day
International Volunteer Day
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carols by Candlelight
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Term 4 finishes
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Christmas Day Boxing Day
30 31 Artwork by Lucy
Year 5
RECYCLING BIN
GREEN BIN
North Cottesloe
Primary School PUBLIC HOLIDAYRecycle Right
Lachlan, Year 2 - Cottesloe Primary School
YES NO Beth, Year 4 - North Cottesloe Primary School
These items MUST NOT go in
your yellow-topped bin:
NO items in bags(recyclablesshouldbe
placedlooseinthebin)
NO plastic bags and light plastic film
Paper(excluding
shreddedpaper)
NO nappies
Lucy, Year 4 - Cottesloe Primary School
Cardboard(flattened) NO clothes or other textiles
Glass(cleanand NO food or garden waste
empty,brokenglass
alsoaccepted) NO building waste
NO gas bottles, aerosols or batteries
Plastic containers
and plastic bottles NO ropes, cables and garden hose pipes
(cleanandempty)
NO polystyrene or takeaway coffee cups
Aluminium cans NO meat trays
(empty) Leewie, Year 3 - North Cottesloe Primary School
Steel cans
(cleanandempty)
All items should be CLEAN, If in doubt, leave it out
EMPTY, with LIDS REMOVED
and placed LOOSE in the bin.
and get the right advice.
WMRC Recycling Hotline: (08) 9384 6711
or visit recycleright.wa.gov.au
Western Proudly supported by
Town of Claremont | Town of Cottesloe
Metropolitan
Regional Council
Managing waste wisely Town of Mosman Park | City of Subiaco
Shire of Peppermint Grove
Layth, Year 1 - North Cottesloe Primary School Amelia, Year 5 - North Cottesloe Primary SchoolThe subsidised rates are:
• $38.00 for a Green Waste Pass.
Use Me For: Do NOT Use Me For
• $57.00 for a Mixed Waste Pass. Paper and Cardboard Nappies
Please note that the above charges are per trailer load. Plastic Bottles Batteries
Milk and Juice Cartons Garden Waste
HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTIONS – THREE BINS
Empty Tins and Cans Food Waste
Page 31 (magnet to be BEHIND this page so can be seen when stuck on fridge) Bubble Wrap Asbestos
Household Waste Collections – Three Bins Glass Bottles and Jars Chemicals
Foam Packaging Fabric/Clothing
The Town of Cottesloe offers a 3-Bin service to all residents. Bins must be placed out on your
Clean Aluminum Trays Shoes
verge before 7.00am on your designated collection day.
The Town of Cottesloe offers a three-bin service to all residents. Bins must be placed out on your verge before 7am on your designated collection day.
Recycling Bin (Yellow Lid) – Fortnightly Collection General Waste Bin (Red Lid) – Weekly Collection
Greens Bin (Green Lid) - Fortnightly Collection
AVOID PESTS
Use Me For: Do NOT Use Me For Use Me For: Do NOT Use Me For
Grass Cuttings General Waste Use Me For: Do NOT
To avoid Use Me For associated with pests
problems
Paper and Cardboard Nappies Food Waste Batteries
Plants and Weeds Batteries
Plastic Bottles Batteries
Small Branches Garden Tools Nappies (and odours), please ensure you:
Paints
Milk and Juice Cartons Garden Waste Plastic Packaging Building Materials
Pruning’s Painted/Treated Timber
Empty Tins and Cans Food Waste
Flowers Asbestos Kitty Litter • Wrap perishable
Hazardous Waste foods in newspaper.
Bubble Wrap Asbestos Pet Waste Asbestos
Glass Bottles and Jars Chemicals Sanitary Products • Freeze
Gas Bottlesseafood and odorous waste until
Foam Packaging Fabric/Clothing
Clean Aluminum Trays Shoes collection time.
• Close the bin lid.
Greens Bin (Green Lid) - Fortnightly Collection
RECYCLING BIN (YELLOW LID) GREENS BIN (GREEN LID) GENERAL
Avoid Pests WASTE BIN (RED LID) • Clean the bin regularly.
To avoid problems associated with pests (and odours), please ensure you:
Fortnightly Collection Fortnightly Collection Weekly Collection
• Wrap perishable foods in newspaper.
• Freeze seafood and odorous waste until collection time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Use Me For Use Me For Use •MeClose
Forthe bin lid Town of Cottesloe Civic Centre
• Clean the bin regularly.
Use Me For: Do NOT Use Me For 109 Broome Street
√ Paper and Cardboard Grass Cuttings √ Grass
GeneralCuttings
Waste √ Food Waste
Plants and Weeds Batteries Contact Information Cottesloe WA 6011
√ Plastic Containers and Bottles Small Branches √ Plants and Weeds
Garden Tools √ Nappies
Town of Cottesloe
Administration Bulding: 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe WA 6011
Tel: 9285 5000
√ Milk and Juice Cartons Pruning’s Painted/Treated Timber
Flowers
√ Small
Asbestos
Branches √ Plastic Packaging
Tel: 9285 5000 Office hours:
√ Empty Tins and Cans √ Prunings
Office hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
√ Kitty Litter Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
√ Aluminium Cans JFR (Jim) McGeough Resource Recovery Facility (RRF)
√ Flowers √ Pet Waste
√ Glass Bottles and Jars Corner Brockway Road and Lemnos Street, Shenton Park JFR (Jim) McGeough Resource
Tel: 9384 2544
√ Sanitary Products Recovery Facility (RRF)
Do NOT Use Me For Hours of Operation:
Do NOT Use Me For • Monday to Friday: 7.30 am to 3.45 pm Corner Brockway Road and Lemnos Street,
× General Waste Do NOT Use Me For
• Weekends: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Shenton Park
× Nappies • Public Holidays: 7.30 am to 1.00 pm
× Batteries × Batteries Tel: 9384 2544
× Building Waste • Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Good Friday
× Garden Tools × Paints Hours of Operation:
× Clothes or Textiles
× Painted/Treated Timber × Building Materials • Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 3.45pm
× Food or Garden Waste
× Meat Trays × Asbestos × Hazardous Waste • Weekends: 10am to 1pm
× Takeaway Coffee Cups × Asbestos • Public Holidays: 7.30am to 1pm
× Gas Bottles • Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
& Good Friday
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© Copyright. All rights reserved Town of CottesloeBULK AND GREEN 2019 MAY
Bulk Waste
SEPTEMBER
Greens only
NOVEMBER
Bulk Waste
WASTE VERGE-SIDE AREA Place out Place out Place out
COLLECTION SERVICES
AREA 1 11 and 12 7 and 8 9 and 10
AREA 2 18 and 19 14 and 15 16 and 17
AREA 3 25 and 26 21 and 22 23 and 24
The Town provides two collection services each BULK WASTE
year for general junk (bulk) and one collection
What can I put in my
for green waste. The collections commence at
bulk waste
7am on the Monday following the scheduled
• Bulk waste includes old furniture, appliances,
place out date. Verge collections must be
electronic waste, timber products and white
placed neatly on the verge no more than one
goods (doors must be removed from fridges
week before your scheduled collection date.
and freezers).
(For those residents without a verge please
contact the Town on 9285 5000 to make WASTE THAT WILL NOT BE
arrangements for collection). COLLECTED
• Asbestos
Details for collection dates will be available on
the Town’s website and Facebook page. Visit • Building rubble
www.facebook.com/townofcottesloe to like our • Tyres
page and receive all the latest updates.
• Hazardous chemicals and poisons
GREEN WASTE (paints, motor oils)
What can I put in my green waste • Large tree trunks
• All garden waste including tree and shrub • Flammable liquids
cuttings.
• Gas cylinders
• Cuttings should be no longer than 1.5m and
250mm in diameter. OTHER SERVICES
Household Battery Recycling
• Green waste bags are available for purchase
– battery recycling bins are located at
from the Town’s administration building;
the Town’s Administration office.
the bag can be used for leaves and lawn
clippings (your emptied bag will be returned Tip Passes
to your property). These waste bags can Residents can purchase tip passes from the
also be used throughout the year for Town’s Administration office for the JFR
Norfolk Island Pine tree green waste. Bags Resource Recovery Centre.
containing fallen pine needles only can be
placed on your verge on Friday morning to The subsidised rates are:
be emptied.
• $36.00 for a Green Waste Pass.
• $54.00 for a Mixed Waste Pass.
Please note that the above charges are per
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