Hard Waste Collection Starts

Posted by Unknown at Friday, February 15, 2013 | 0 comments

An e-waste pick up is being trialled this year as part of Yarra Ranges’ annual hard waste, bundled branches and metals kerbside collection.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said e-waste was a growing category of waste adding to landfill.
“It is fantastic news that our waste contractors have decided to collect e-waste and recycle it as part of our annual collection,” he said.
Residents can put out e-waste items including TVs and computer equipment on their kerb alongside their regular hard waste.
A separate truck will pick up e-waste items and take them to Coldstream Transfer Station for sorting and recycling.
Since last year Coldstream Transfer Station has participated in the National TV and Computer Recycling Scheme, meaning residents can bring their old TVs & computer equipment to the Ingram Rd transfer station free of charge.
This kerbside collection is in addition to the drop-off service.
Council’s annual hard waste collection has begun and will continue around the Yarra Ranges until the end of March.
Each area has a nominated collection time and materials should only be put on the kerb up to a week before that date.
A detailed list of what can be put out for hard waste is available online, as is a program for residents to check when their collection is scheduled.

Check out www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or call 1300 368 333 for more information.