GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE - Glamorgan Spring Bay Council 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 st
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GARBAGE AND
RECYCLING SERVICE
Glamorgan Spring
Bay Council
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1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Information contained in this booklet is subject
to change. Waste Management Fees &
Charges are current only until 30th June 2019
Message from the General Manager
Reducing waste is of importance in this day and age, and by
providing a kerbside service with mobile garbage bins, we aim
to make it easier for people to recycle and reduce waste from
home and business.
The mobile garbage bin recycling service sets new best
What Is The New
Service All About? ?
practice for Tasmania, offering a higher volume of recyclables As a valued ratepayer, you are being provided with two
to be collected per household. Containing the recyclable new compact Mobile Garbage Bins (MGBs), chosen for
items in mobile garbage bins, rather than open crates, protects their advanced qualities and stability in kerbside
our environment by preventing litter. collections (an important feature for preventing litter in
Please read this brochure carefully, as it gives you all the our municipality).
information you need to get the most out of this service and to
provide us with an efficient, high quality, and safe system.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE - RED LID
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council residents receive a 140 Litre mobile
garbage bin with a red lid for the general household garbage.
Your garbage will be collected weekly.
The table overleaf shows collection days in your area. Please have
your garbage bin out by 6am to ensure collection. It may be easier
to put it out the night before.
HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING – YELLOW
In addition to the garbage collection, residents receive a 140 Litre
mobile garbage bin with a yellow lid for recycling.
This service occurs fortnightly on every second garbage collection
day (simply put both bins out). Please telephone 6256 4777 for
detail on recycling dates.
Please have your recycling bin out by 6am to ensure collection. It
may be easier to put it out the night before.
COMMERCIAL WASTE and RECYCLING SERVICE
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council also offers a 240 Litre Commercial collection service for
local business. Further information can be obtained at your local Council Office.
When Do I Put My
WHAT CAN GO IN MY GARBAGE (RED LID) BIN? Bins Out? ?
Day Collection Area
Monday BICHENO
The following items CAN go in your garbage bin:
• Normal household waste in a bag and tied; and COLES BAY,
Tuesday SWANWICK,
• Light builders waste (capable of being enclosed PONTYPOOL
in a 140l mgb).
SWANSEA,
The following items CANNOT go in your garbage bin: DOLPHIN SANDS,
Wednesday TASMAN HWY
(SWANSEA TO
• Hot ashes; TRIABUNNA)
• Oil, paint, chemicals, solvents;
TRIABUNNA,
• Bricks, concrete, soil; Thursday LOUISVILLE,
• Car parts (including batteries); BUCKLAND
• Un-bagged dust; and
Friday ORFORD, SHELLY
• Un-bagged garden waste. BEACH, SPRING
These items pose environmental and safety risks. BEACH
WHAT CAN GO IN MY RECYCLING (YELLOW LID) BIN? PLEASE NOTE:
There are no collections on Christmas
The following items can be recycled in your mobile garbage bin Day or Good Friday (notification of
alternative collection days will be
with the yellow lid: advertised)
• Glass beverage or food containers;
• aluminium cans & foil;
• steel tins;
• aerosol cans;
• plastic beverage containers; Plastic Bottles
• plastic food containers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7; Cans
• milk or juice cartons (excluding foil lined long life cartons).
NO
• Do not put items in plastic bags;
• No window glass or mirrors;
• No batteries;
• No light globes; PLEASE NOTE:
Do not put waste in your recycling bin.
• No crockery; Trucks have closed-circuit television to
• No household rubbish; monitor bin loads as they are emptied.
Penalties apply.
• No food items; and
Glass Bottles
• No household chemicals or oils. Cartons PaperWHERE TO PLACE YOUR BINS FOR COLLECTION
Bins must be
1 metre apart
Face the wheels
towards the house
Do not place bin near trees or Do not place bin behind cars. Do not overload the bin
power poles, or this close together. (maximum 50kg).
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING POINTS:
• All rubbish must be bagged;
• No garbage is to be placed on top or beside bin, as extra garbage will not be taken;
• Please clean your bin to prevent odours - wash it out on your lawn to keep our waterways clean;
• Place items loosely in the bin - jammed items will not come out; and
• Please return the bin to your premises as soon as possible after collection to avoid theft.WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRES
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has 4 Waste Management Centres (WMCs).
All four WMCs are open from 2:30pm until 4:30pm Monday to Friday,
closed on Saturday & open 12:30 until 4:30 on Sundays.
ORFORD
The Orford WMC is located on the Tasman Highway, just north of Raspins
Beach.
SWANSEA
The WMC at Swansea is at the top of Maria Street.
BICHENO
The Bicheno WMC is 2km south of the town, on the Tasman Highway.
COLES BAY
The WMC at Coles Bay is located by turning off Coles Bay Road, about
5kms from the township.
ALL SITES ARE CLEARLY SIGNPOSTED
WMC FEES & CHARGES TO 30TH JUNE 2019
SIZES FEE
Garbage - Per Cubic Metre (Min Fee $5.00) $25.00
Greenwaste FREE
Compactor Vehicle - Per Cubic Metre $35.00
Recyclable Materials FREE
Tyre - Car $8.00
Tyre - Light Truck $10.00 PLEASE NOTE:
WMC open hours may vary during the
Tyre - Truck $20.00 winter months. Check the Glamorgan
Spring Bay Council website for details.
Metals / Whitegoods / Oils / Batteries FREE www.gsbc.tas.gov.au
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Note - Above fees and charges are current only until 30 June, 2019.
LOST/STOLEN/DAMAGED BINS
Call Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on 6256 4777 to arrange collection of a damaged bin, and
the delivery of a replacement.
DIFFICULTIES HANDLING THE BINS
If you have difficulties with your wheelie bin due to age or physical disability, please phone the
Council on 6256 4777 to apply for assistance.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
For any further information on the current waste management service, or on other waste issues,
please call Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on 6256 4777.You can also read
