15 NOVEMBER, 2022 - COUNCIL COMMENCES BIN OPTIMISATION PROGRAM

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15th November 2022

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is progressively undertaking a bin optimisation across our region. This program includes removing the existing 55-litre bins and installing 240-litre wheelie bins at strategic locations. The 240-litre bins will be installed on either a bin stand or in an enclosure, depending on the location.

The new 240-litre bins increase the capacity of waste which can be collected and enables Council to more efficiently streamline waste collection and improve on our current processes. The bins will be located at consistent and predictable locations that capture significant waste.

Environmental Portfolio Holder, Councillor Jeff Baines said refreshing the public bin network with fit-for-purpose infrastructure designed for the location is aimed at significantly reducing the associated safety and environmental risks whilst providing cost savings to Council.

“The adoption of Council’s Reef Guardian Action Plan initiated a review of public bins across our region.

“With no cover to contain the waste, Council found the existing 55-litre open-top bins caused a number of environmental impacts including wind-blow litter, debris from scavenging animals and rain washing the contents out of the bins.

“Council officers have also reported a number of occupational health and safety issues involving manual handling incidents caused when emptying the 55-litre open top bins, as they often contain water

“The newly installed 240-litre bins increase the capacity of waste available for collection and reduce the identified collection risks.

“I would encourage residents to take advantage of these public bins; and we sincerely appreciate everyone properly disposing of waste to prevent litter,” said Councillor Baines.

To find out more about the Bin Optimisation Program including when and where the new bins will be placed please visit yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/bin-optimisation-project. The community also has the ability to submit suggestions on where bins may be better located to overall improve the bin locations for community use. 

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.