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Twice As Much RecyclingBass Coast residents again have twice as many opportunities to recycle this Christmas. From Monday, 26 December until Friday, 27 January, Council will offer weekly recycling collections, By Bass Coast - 16th December 2011 - Back to News rather than the usual fortnightly service.
Bass Coast Shire Council’s Infrastructure Director, Felicity Sist, said that all properties that receive a regular kerbside recycling collection will get the extra service.
"The weekly recycling collection will be on the same day of the week as the usual collection," said Ms Sist.
"It’s important that bins are out on the naturather than the usual fortnightly service.
Bass Coast Shire Council’s Infrastructure Director, Felicity Sist, said that all properties that receive a regular kerbside recycling collection will get the extra service.
"The weekly recycling collection will be on the same day of the week as the usual collection," said Ms Sist.
"It’s important that bins are out on the naturestrip by 6.00am the morning of collection. This is our busiest time of year and most of our holiday houses will be full. With these extra services we will be able to collect all the extra recyclables generated over the holidays, such as drink bottles, wrapping paper or packaging from Christmas gifts," said Ms Sist.
Christmas recycling
Did you know you can recycle the following Christmas/New Year items?
- Wrapping paper
- Packaging from presents like toys, MP3 players and white goods
- Christmas cards and envelopes
- Clean packaging from Christmas lunch such as the box the turkey came in, the custard container and the plastic fruit, dip and biscuit trays
- Rinsed plastic plates and cutlery
- Plastic bottles, cans and glass bottles
- Newspapers
Remember do not place your recycling in plastic bags; just put them straight in the bin.
All Council waste facilities are closed on Christmas Day. These sites will operate as normal during the rest of the holiday period. Details of opening times are available on Council’s website or contact Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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