Tag: landfill
City Council commits to recycling efforts
MOUNT Gambier residents are urged to continue placing cardboard and paper in kerbside recycling bins despite a downturn in the market for the material.
This...
City Council searches for solution to mounting waste challenge
MOUNT Gambier City Council remains confident cardboard will not end up in landfill despite the city's largest recycling operator announcing it will now charge...
Council pushes for better household rubbish habits
MOUNT Gambier City Council is considering a significant overhaul of its kerbside bin collection schedule in a bid to reduce the amount of waste...
Seniors put environment first with new initiative
DOING their part for the environment, Hallmont Estate residents have discovered creative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Early last year, estate resident Sally Andrew...
Waste concerns as incorrect disposal leads to soaring management costs
CONCERNS surrounding Mount Gambier's household waste disposal habits have been voiced after it was revealed around 60pc of rubbish is being incorrectly disposed and...
Residents urged to recycle food waste
DIVERTING compostable materials from landfill could save city ratepayers thousands of dollars, according to Mount Gambier City Council.
Waste management was among the topics of...
Rural community gripped by asbestos fear
"WE have had sleepless nights since we found out - this is a living nightmare and our concerns are not being taken seriously," Compton...
Trash to treasure concept
THE Mount Gambier Community Reuse Market will open next year to divert salvageable items from landfill and potentially reduce illegal dumping.
Mount Gambier City Council...