2013 Waste Guide - Brimbank City Council

Council taking action12Council is committed to building a better and brighter Brimbank. We provide a range of services and programs to help the community tomaintain a clean and green environment.High pressure cleaning of activity centresHigh pressure cleaning removes grime, stains, dirt, graffiti and gumfrom footpaths and street furniture, including rubbish bins, andmakes the whole area look cleaner and more attractive.Council’s high pressure cleaning program has made a big differenceto the appearance of Council’s activity centres. Major activity centres— including Deer Park , Keilor, St Albans and Sunshine — are cleanedtwice per year, while Council’s smaller activity centres are cleanedonce each year.Graffiti removal programCouncil removes illegal graffiti from its own buildings and assetssuch as street furniture, parks and play equipment as soon as it isidentified.We encourage community members to quickly remove any graffitifrom their property. Fast action will deter vandals and help keep thearea clean. Council offers graffiti removal vouchers valued at $80 tohelp with graffitiremoval on privateproperty.These voucherscan be redeemed atPaint Spot Sunshinefor graffiti remover,exterior paint and apaint roller.Rapid response cleansing programThe introduction of a Rapid Response Unit has helped keep our towncentres clean by quickly removing any reported illegally dumpedrubbish, including syringes, dead animals and other litter items.Report litter offendersTo report litter or rubbish thrown or dropped from a vehicle (includingcigarette butts) contact the EPA on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) orvisit www.epa.vic.gov.au. Reports can also be forwarded to Councilfor investigation. Contact Customer Service on 9249 4000 orinfo@brimbank.vic.gov.au.Keep your property tidywww.recyclingnearyou.com.au (hotline 1300 733 712) providesdetails of recycling options for items like cars and building rubble.Use the Yellow Pages to find lawn mowing services, gardeners andrubbish removal contractors.If you see something — make a reportBe our eyes and ears. We encourage all community membersto play their part in building a better and brighter Brimbank.Residents, businesses and community can call Customer Serviceon 9249 4000 or go to Council’s website and complete an online“request a service” form if and when they see something thatneeds attention. The eyes and ears program provides a valuable linkbetween services provided by Council and community action.80 litre garbage binAs part of our commitment to the environment and to helpingresidents effectively manage their waste, Council has introducedan 80 litre garbage bin. The new bin is just over half the size of thecurrent 140 litre bins. You can save money on your rates by opting forthe small size garbage bin.Why change?Reducing waste to landfill means savings in carbon emissions, betteruse of resources and a cleaner environment. Smaller sized bins havehelped to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill inmany Council areas across Melbourne. Brimbank aims to do the sameby giving you the choice of the smaller bin.Smaller garbage binsmean less waste to landfillIs it for me?By downsizing your garbage bin you will reduce the amount of spaceyou have for garbage. This checklist will help you decide if the smallerbin is right for you:You are willing and committed to keep learning more aboutrecycling, reuse and waste reductionYou don’t put your bin out every week because it is not fullYou have a compost bin or worm farm — or are willing to start oneYour garbage bin is less than two thirds full most weeks.Did you answer yes to at least one question? Then you’re ready todownsize your garbage bin!More informationFor more information or to order an 80 litre bin visitwww.brimbank.vic.gov.au or contact Customer Service on 9249 4000.80litres140litres13