Council is proposing changes to the way that rubbish collection services are delivered and funded in zone one from 1 July 2025.
There are four options to consider through this consultation:
Option 1 - Status Quo - Private sector provides a weekly pre-paid bag and wheelie bin collection via Pay As You Throw. Contractor sets pricing and charges for the service.
Option 2 - Private sector provides a fortnightly wheelie bin collection via Pay As You Throw. Contractor sets pricing and charges for the service.
Option 3 - Council, through a private contractor provides a fortnightly wheelie bin collection with a single 120 litre bin size, Pay As You Throw. Council sets pricing and charges for the service (each household will receive a 120 litre wheelie bin).
Option 4 - Council, through a private contractor provides a fortnightly wheelie bin collection with several different bin size options, i.e. 80 litres, 120 litres or 240 litres. Council sets rate for each bin size and charges via targeted rate (each household will receive a 120 litre wheelie bin unless they opt for a different size).
The above options do not include the current recycling rate of $178, - incl GST as of 2023/24 financial year. The recycling rate will continue to be in addition to the costs for rubbish collection in Zone one.
The option Council decides on will be rolled out for all households in Zone one with rubbish collection from 1 July 2025.
We encourage you to read the Statement of Proposal, which includes cost estimates, advantages and disadvantages for each option.
All costs presented in the Statement of Proposal are in 2023/24 financial year figures to allow an accurate comparison of options using today’s pricing. They will be subject to change when implemented in 2025. The consultation period is from Friday 12 April to Monday 13 May 4:30pm. Please note that submissions need to be made using the paper or online form. Submissions received outside these dates will not be accepted.
