A tick or a cross? Wheelie bins across the municipality will soon be ‘tagged’ with stickers to denote if the rubbish inside is what it should be.
Recyclable paper tags will be placed on bins after inspections to let residents know whether they are disposing their organic, recyclable and general waste correctly.
If contamination is found, the tag will help residents understand where they went wrong.
Residents who are correctly sorting their waste will receive a thank you tag.
Streets will be chosen at random, and the system will be rolled out across the year, so not all neighbourhoods will receive tags straightaway.
Putting your waste in the right bin matters. It helps us put your waste to good use (instead of going to Dooen Landfill).
Remember: No plastic bags (of any kind) in FOGO and no cans in purple bins.
Mayor Robyn Gulline said Horsham Rural City Council had diverted 140 tonnes of waste from landfill since the Better Sorted Waste services started at the beginning of April.
“I’m proud of what our community is achieving in this priority area and its positive impact on the environment,” she said.
“Every little bit counts when managing waste – I encourage everyone to keep up the great work.”
