Changes to waste management at District Council of Grant

Following lengthy investigations, the District Council of Grant has created more flexible options for residents during kerbside mobile garbage bin collection expansions in light of changes to private service offerings.

Chief executive officer Darryl Whicker said the new approach will ensure that all practical properties receive access to appropriate waste services.

“After becoming aware of changing circumstances in private bin collection, council has altered its Waste Management Policy to enable expansion of the bin collection service to efficiently and effectively meet the demand in certain areas,” Mr Whicker said. The amended policy provides council with the ability to promptly approve expansions as they are identified and become feasible for council to service.

“Upon benchmarking, Council’s service is more affordable than private contractors, and we look to deliver this service to more people across our district,” he said.

The Waste Management Policy now also recognises unique waste requirements of local community/sporting groups and businesses, allowing those eligible to be considered for an alternate mobile garbage bin collection arrangement.

“If your private bin collection service has been cancelled recently, please reach out to council so we can collect data for future expansion plans.” Mr Whicker said. Residents with waste enquiries are encouraged to contact council’s principal office on (08)8721 0444.

GARBAGE BIN COLLETION IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Team Leader – Environmental Health and Compliance Aaron Price, and Director of Environmental Services Leith McEvoy prepared for future kerbside mobile garbage bin collection expansions following changes to private service offerings.