I want to
inform all residents, and I will send reminders out over the next few weeks reminding everyone of what NOT to put in their domestic
waste bins – that is the green mobile garbage bin with green or red lid.
This is a
perennial issue and one which requires regular reminding of our residents to ensure that what we
put into the waste stream is done in such a way to maximise reuse and recycling
and is environmentally sound.
The list of
what NOT to put in is really common sense and includes:
- Asbestos and fibro sheeting,
- paint and paint related products, empty paint tins,
- floor sanding saw dust (a common one)
- pesticides and herbicides,
- pool chemicals,
- solvents and household cleaners,
- motor oils, car batteries,
- acids and alkalis,
- gas bottles,
- fire extinguishes
- hazardous waste chemicals.
There have been
a few incidents recently where some of these items have found their way into
our garbage trucks. When this occurs it
becomes extremely dangerous for our workers.
When crushed
these items can explode or spray hazardous fluids. So we’re asking everyone to be careful of
what they put in their bin.
There are a
number of safe ways to dispose of these items. In the meantime if people have
any such items they wish to get rid of they can ring Council on 93663666 for
advice.
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