Free eWaste recycling

Electronic waste, or ‘e-waste’, is growing three times faster than any other type of waste in Australia and up until recently only about 17% of it was being recycled.

Thanks to the new National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, residents and small businesses in Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley can now recycle their unwanted TVs, computers and computer parts for FREE at this e-waste recycling event!

LGAQ Conference accepts Council push to change new levy charges

A motion put forward by Bundaberg Regional Council to change the way in which a new emergency levy will be charged has been accepted at the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) Conference in Cairns.

Barkly Shire Recognised at Territory Tidy Towns

Barkly Shire Council was recognised for its continuing efforts in waste management as part of the Territory Tidy Town Awards in Alice Springs on the weekend.

The Barkly Shire, as partner in the Central Australian Waste Management program, took out the Best Waste Management Initiative Award in conjunction with the Central Desert and MacDonnell Shires. This Award recognises the outstanding work that all three Shires have done especially in relation to its landfill upgrades and highlights the value of collaborative regional partnerships.

Wendouree Pool to be converted for use as recycled water storage

The former Wendouree Pool will live on as an underground recycled water storage tank to be used for irrigation of nearby ovals and reserves.

Works to demolish existing buildings at the site will start soon. Materials structures and equipment that will be retained are:

• The pool basin
• The filtration system (to be stored for re-use at Council’s depot).
• The perimeter fence will be retained until the site is re-instated and later replaced with a more suitable design to restrict vehicle access and allow pedestrian access.

The pool basin will then be converted for use as an underground water storage tank.