A recent Spring Clean Event has seen enthusiastic participation from the community, resulting in the proper disposal of numerous items, including tyres, mattresses, and couches.<\/p>\n
OneFortyOne, in collaboration with the City of Mount Gambier, sponsored the community-driven event, held on November 23rd and 24th.<\/p>\n
Environmental Manager Belinda Williamson expressed her gratitude for the community\u2019s support.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Spring Clean Weekend was a fantastic trial initiative to try and address the persistent issue of illegal dumping in our forests.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe community\u2019s response was incredible, and we managed to collect a significant amount of waste, hopefully diverting some of this rubbish from ending up in our forests.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over two days, the Waste Transfer Station on Eucalypt Drive was bustling with activity as residents took advantage of the opportunity to dispose of items such as car and 4WD tyres, mattresses, armchairs, and lounges sponsored by OneFortyOne.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe final tallies are in and over the weekend we collected 433 mattresses, 147 couches, 240 armchairs and around 2000 tyres,\u201d Belinda said.<\/p>\n
ReUse Market & Waste Transfer Station Coordinator Rebecca Clark said the Spring Clean initiative was a tremendous success benefiting community members who took part.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur dedicated Waste Transfer Station team and the OneFortyOne Team worked together tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Waste Transfer Station team played a pivotal role in managing and organising traffic management and the waste material.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether they made the disposal process efficient, organised, and accessible for all evident in their ability to serve 550 cars.\u201d<\/p>\n
Belinda emphasised the importance of community involvement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event was a testament to what we can achieve when we come together as a community to do the right thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile this is just a start, it is a positive step towards reducing illegal dumping and protecting our beautiful forests for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to measuring the real success of the event, and tracking any changes in the amount of rubbish dumped in the forests surrounding Mount Gambier over the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n
550 cars went through the Waste Transfer Station over the two-day Spring Clean Weekend<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, 433 mattresses, 147 couches, 240 armchairs and around 2000 tyres were collected<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A recent Spring Clean Event has seen enthusiastic participation from the community, resulting in the proper disposal of numerous items, including tyres, mattresses, and couches. OneFortyOne, in collaboration with the City of Mount Gambier, sponsored the community-driven event, held on November 23rd and 24th. Environmental Manager Belinda Williamson expressed her gratitude for the community\u2019s support. […]<\/p>\n