19 October 2022 - Changes To DrumMUSTER Dropoff Location From 11 November

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19th October 2022

Since 1998 Council has supported the drumMUSTER, program for recycling of empty, clean agricultural and veterinary product containers by providing drop off and administration at some of its waste transfer stations.

Councillor Teresa Millwood portfolio holder for Waste Management and Innovation encourages continued use of the program and maximising resource recovery by the community.

From 1 November 2022, Cardwell and Bells Creek Waste Transfer Stations will no longer accept containers as the sites are now automated and no longer staffed. Stoters Hill and Tully waste transfer stations will however continue to provide drumMUSTER services.

Council is working with a new local service provider Ritchie Technologies, who has a drumMUSTER depot in Silkwood, to develop further on farm collections and convenient drop off locations. This partnership will also allow Council to investigate options to recycle other plastic containers not currently covered by drumMUSTER.

DrumMUSTER drop off sites in Cassowary Coast Region from 1 November 2022 will be:

  • Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station - Quarry Road, Stoters Hill 4860
  • Tully Waste Transfer Station - Tully Gorge Road, Tully 4854
  • Ritchie Technology (Ritchies Plastics) - 537, Bruce Highway, Silkwood 4856

Council would like to thank the previous contractor for their assistance and support with providing this program.

For more information regarding the drumMUSTER program, and drop off sites in the Cassowary Coast please visit: www.drummuster.org.au/find-a-collection-site/