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This article was published on Monday, 1 August, 2016. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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.

Over 50% reduction in green waste contamination

Posted on Monday 1st of August, 2016,

Greater Shepparton City Council is thanking local residents for doing the right thing on bin night, after contamination rate of the green lid bins for July 2016 was a relative low 4.1 per cent, a decrease of 5.1 per cent since June when contamination rates exceeded 9 per cent.

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Director Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker said “the result for this month is terrific and I thank residents for taking care in what they are putting in the green bins. Residents should be congratulated for their efforts. Recent weeks in July are showing even lower rates with some weeks as low as 1.4 per cent.”

“The more we work on putting the right waste in the right bins, the better for our environment, our carbon footprint, our airspace at the landfill and in the end, that’s better for our hip pockets as ratepayers ,” said Mr Bowmaker.

“I sincerely thank residents for your ongoing efforts and urge you to keep up the good work, to save you and Council money,” said Mr Bowmaker.

If you receive a sticker on your green lid bin about contamination please take the time to check what you are putting in the bin.

CLICK HERE to learn more about your green lid bin.