Shoalhaven City Council has introduced two new green waste vouchers available to Shoalhaven residents, along with an increase in waste services charges as part of the Draft Delivery Program Operational Plan and Budget 2021-22.
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Council has proposed a seven per cent increase to fees and charges in waste services to meet the increasing cost of free services in in the Draft Delivery Program Operational Plan and Budget 2021-22.
Free services always have a hidden cost and the cost to do waste business and support community recovery over the last 18 months has amounted to $5.3 million.
Left unaddressed, this will lead to an unacceptable negative financial outcome, one that none of our residents want, mayor Amanda Findley said.
"Council is proposing the inclusion of two green waste vouchers for the community, two annual household waste vouchers, a weekly Christmas recycling service, mulch, fireweed disposal and our mixed waste drop off such as paint and oils," Clr Findley said.
Council is often asked about green bins. Instead of charging every household over $150 per year for green bins, council said its taken a user-pays approach. A green waste pick up service can be booked if you need one. You can redeem a voucher for this service or pay a nominal service fee.