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Waste & Recycling

Last modified: June 15, 2009 - 11:04 AM

Application Forms for Waste Management Services - Published: 05 Jul 2008
A Waste Management Plan needs to be submitted for all new residential or commercial developments other than single dwellings, please download the document below and submit when lodging your development application. more ..

Additional Christmas Waste Collections - Published: 04 Nov 2009
Additional collections to help alleviate the regular problems associated with excess waste generated from holiday lettings over the Christmas holiday period.  more ..

Minimbah Landfill - Published: 06 Jul 2007

Council approved the development on 25 July 2006 after considering further matters involving updated and detailed flora and fauna reports along with surface water and leachate management.  Further, Council considered additional reports and advice from Government agencies including the Environment Protection Authority and MidCoast Water.

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Hosting Special Events - Published: 21 Jul 2008
If you are organising or conducting an event, what considerations have you given to the management of waste generated from your event? more ..

Rural Garbage Collection Service - Published: 08 Jul 2008
Location of Mobile Garbage Bins in Rural Areas more ..

Sulo Bin Hitch - Published: 09 Jul 2007
Do you have a steep or long driveway?  Then you need the "Bin Hitch". more ..

Asbestos - Published: 09 Jul 2005
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous silicate mineral.  It is able to withstand heat, erosion and decay and has fire and water resistant properties.  It becomes a health risk when asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in. more ..

Weekly Rubbish / Recycling Collection Service - Published: 11 Jul 2005
A 240-litre divided Rubbish / Recycling Mobile Garbage Bin (with a yellow lid) is provided to each domestic household. Find out the conditions of use, what is recyclable and what day the services are provided in your area. more ..

Landfills and Recycling Centres - Published: 11 Jul 2008
The Great Lakes area has four Landfill and Recycling Centres which are located at Tuncurry, Tea Gardens, Bulahdelah and Stroud. more ..

Commercial Waste - Published: 11 Jul 2005
Commercial Waste services may be provided by Great Lakes Council or alternatively, larger bins may be provided by approved contractors. more ..

Kerbside Clean Up Campaigns - Published: 02 Jul 2008
Bulky Waste Clean Up Campaigns are provided to assist residents with the disposal of heavy or bulky items.

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Composting and Worm Farming - Published: 05 Jul 2007
Composting and Worm Farming are excellent ways of reducing waste and adding valuable nutrients to your garden. Compost Bins and Worm Farms are available at all Council offices at a discounted price.

 Worms can be purchased from the following suppliers:

Tuncurry Worm Industries - Possum Brush Ph: 6554 3504

Upagumtreeworms - Bundabah Ph: 0429 037 565 more ..

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