Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Recycle Technical Waste

  Replicating nature's nutrient cycle by creating closed loops for the recycling and reuse of those man-made (technical) elements of our consumption delivers efficiency, reduces cost and resource use, and protects the environment.
  
  We have concentrated, extracted and combined raw natural elements into new and unique elements such as plastics, aluminium, mercury and acids. Recently we have realised that to use these resources efficiently and avoid them spoiling the environment, we need to crea…

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• Reduce your stormwater pollution

  By managing your domestic stormwater, you can reduce polluting the waterways we love to swim in, fish and simply enjoy.
  
  The catchment area of our local rivers and waterways includes our houses, gardens, driveways and lawns. The stormwater system uses the gutters, drains, pipes and rivers to quickly remove water from residential and business areas so as to avoid flooding and the resultant damage this incurs.
  
  When the stormwater system is in use (i.e. during a storm), any litter, debris and othe…

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• Stormwater Pollution Control at Work

  All the stormwater running off your site runs into the river. It is against the law to allow any material to run from your site and into the river. Here are some ways to help stop stormwater pollution at your workplace.
  
  Ensure all vehicles are washed in an area where soapy water cannot get into the stormwater drain. This could be a grassed area or a wash bay. If you have a licence for your wash bay from Sydney Water, make sure you know what it allows you to do.
  Never put oil, chemicals or dirty…

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• Council welcomes bushfire recovery grant for wildlife and habitat projects

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed over $50,000 worth of funding from the Federal Government to support wildlife and habitat recovery following last year’s bushfires.
  
  Council was successful in its grant application for projects involving seed collection, processing, propagation and storage as well as community workshops to discuss bushfire resilient strategies for homes and private properties.
  
  Council will be partnering with Greening Australia and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) in the delivery of…

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• Household Chemical CleanOut Event Cancelled Due to Cleanaway Fire

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• Council seeks feedback on the future of waste in Wollondilly

  As Council prepares for the future of waste collection and disposal services in the Shire, residents are now invited to provide feedback through a waste survey to help guide this important planning.
  
  Wollondilly is working with three neighbouring councils on a long-term regional waste management contract for processing and disposal, to ensure the best environmental outcomes and best value for ratepayers.
  
  Results from the waste survey will help determine the way waste services are delivered in W…

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• Processing and Disposal Contract

  Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Processing and Disposal ContractsWe are partnering with the three other councils to make sure we get the best outcome and the best price on behalf of our communities. Waste costs are increasing considerably each year, due to the significant pressures on the waste processing sector…

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• Handling and Disposing of Dead Flying-foxes

  Heat Stress Causing Flying Fox Deaths
  Grey-headed Flying-foxes are extremely susceptible to heat stress which can cause death when temperatures exceed 42°C, especially when subjected to consecutive extreme heat days.
  
  The severity of heat stress can increase when camps are disturbed at critical times during an extreme heat event. Grey-headed Flying-foxes are listed as a threatened species, therefore it is an offence under both State and Federal legislation to disturb Grey-headed Flying-foxes wit…

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• Mayor’s Relief Fund available for those needing help with storm clean-up

  Wollondilly Shire Council has opened up the Mayor’s Relief Fund to provide extra support to residents impacted by Saturday’s severe storm event.
  
  Residents from Thirlmere, Tahmoor and Picton who aren’t covered by insurance can now apply for up to $1000 for the clean-up of vegetation and debris caused by the sudden ferocious hailstorm.
  
  This is in addition to assistance already provided by Council such as waiving the green waste tip fee waiver for impacted residents until Sunday 31 October, and t…

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• Waste

  Missed your Bin Service?
  If your bins have not been collected or you have missed your service day please contact the Waste Hotline on 1800 805 305. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8am - 5pm.

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• Free Wood Chipping Service - Warragamba

  Due to the success of our free wood chipping service in 2024, we are extending the trial to December 2025.
  
  If you have tree branches or large shrubs to dispose of that don’t fit into your green waste bin, then this is for you!
  
  The first service for 2025 will be at Production Ave, Warragamba on Saturday 5 April from 8:00am – 3:00pm.
  
  The service is available to Wollondilly residents with a current domestic waste service. Bookings through our Customer Portal are essential so please register onli…

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• Waste

  The existence of waste is an indicator of inefficiency in the human economy. We extract from nature to create billions of tonnes of things which we use once, then bury or pump them out to sea & pay money for each of these stages! As individuals we can learn to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle, with the journey ending with zero waste... nature's finest.
  
  Recycle Technical Waste
  Replicating nature's nutrient cycle by creating closed loops for the recycling and reuse of those man-made…

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• Request To Remove An Additional Bin Form

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• Request To Change Your Bin Size Form

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