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This article was published on Wednesday, 18 December, 2019. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Wednesday 18th of December, 2019,
Greater Shepparton City Council will waive certain fees for residential waste at the Shepparton, Ardmona and Murchison Resource Recovery Centres for two days in January 2020.
Update: The Ardmona days have been postponed, but will be re-organised soon. Read more.
The applicable fees will be waived during the following days and times:
Shepparton Resource Recovery Centres:
Murchison Resource Recovery Centre:
Click here to see the conditions of entry.
Information and statistics including uptake of the service, reduction in dumping of waste and customer satisfaction will be obtained during this trial period and will help inform future assessment and outcomes.
Mayor Cr Seema Abdullah said Council is looking forward to seeing the information collected from the trial.
“The results of this trial will help inform future strategies and decision we make regarding waste management,” she said.
“We encourage members of our municipality to make the most of this opportunity, however, please be aware that to be eligible there are criteria that must be met including proof you are a resident of our municipality. We encourage locals head to Council’s website before taking their waste to the centre to ensure they are aware of the full list.”
For further information, please contact Council on 5832 9700.
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