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Waste
Residential Wheelie Bins
Council provides a weekly wheelie bin collection service to Anakie, Comet
and Emerald. It is a requirement that wheelie bins be placed on the footpath
the night before the day of the service and in a location unobstructed by
trees, vehicles or the like. In addition, wheelie bins must be positioned so
that the handles are closest to your property. Residents are requested not
to overfill the bins, place heavy objects/materials in them or place damaged
bins out for service. In these situations, Council's refuse contactor may
not service the bin.
If your wheelie bin is not serviced, please contact the Environmental Health
Department.
Wheelie Bins in the Shire of Emerald are currently the
responsibility of the owner. You may purchase a wheelie bin at the
Council Office for $88.00 (including GST) and delivery can be arranged for
$5.50. When leaving the residence you may either take the bin with you or
include it as part of the sale.
Landfill
Council provides a landfill site located approximately 15 kilometers out of
Emerald on Locklees Road. The landfill is closed to the general public, but
is open for the dumping of industrial or bulky waste. A tipping fee of $11
per cubic meter applies to the disposal of general waste. Individual fees
apply to contaminated or regulated waste. The landfill is open from 8.30am
to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm every weekday (excluding public holidays).
Illegal Dumping
Dumping of liquid or soil waste in a location other than an approved waste
disposal facility is illegal under the Environmental protection
(Waste Management) Regulation 2000. If you witness persons disposing of
waste illegally, please contact the Environmental Health Department and if
possible, provide a description of the vehicle, persons and registration
plates.
Litter
Littering is an offence under the Environmental Protection (Waste
Management) Regulation 2000. 'On the Spot' fines of $250 will be given to
those people caught littering.
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