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and undergo regular reviews. Operational plans are a road map for achievingthe outcomes identified in the corporate plan. Budgets are developed eachyear and like the operational plans undergo a three monthly review.Operational plans require performance indicators to determine if the outcomesare being achieved.5.0 LITTER BIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES5.1 Review existing situationBefore any detailed analysis can be undertaken, significant “base line” dataneeds to be determined.The number of litter bins within the town / cityThe number of bins within each suburbThe size of each binThe frequency of its collection.The amount of litter in the bin when it is collected.The location of each bin.Placement of bins onto a geographic information system.The condition of each binThe estimated life of each bin.The remaining life of each bin.Annual budget allocation for litter bins.The mapping of this data onto a GIS will allow information for each bin to bestored within the system therefore providing a good management tool formanaging these assets.5.2 CostsBin prices range from $70.00 for the supply of a standard 240 litre wheelie binto several thousands of dollars for elaborate bin enclosures similar to thatcurrently in use on Townsville’s Strand.The life expectancy of conventional litter bins is approximately three to fiveyears. To ensure effective management of these assets, a full cost pricingmodel should be used to evenly spread the expenditure on litter bins overtheir effective life. From these figures an annual replacement cost can becalculated for budget purposes.A detailed analysis of litter bins in the Townsville City Council area iscontained in Appendix 4.Litter bin locations throughout Townsville are mapped at Appendix 5.Page 9
5.3 Establish new standards for street and park binsHotspot analysis of existing public place litter bins will identify the optimallocation for litter bins. In many cases, it may well determine that the existingsites are not the best suited for litter management. Bin replacement andrelocation should follow to maximise the effects of the new bins and newlocations.Such an analysis was carried out in the Townsville Central Business District.Existing litter bins were plotted on a map and new bin locations were overlaidagainst them. (Appendix 6). The number of litter bins determined was lessthan that currently in use. In Townsville, it was also agreed to introducepermanent public place recycling (3PR) bins. Five 3PR bins have beenlocated within the Central Business District in conjunction with litterbins andare being monitored for their use. It is intended to roll out Permanent PublicPlace Recycling bins in high profile areas such as the Strand, Flinders StreetEast and Gregory Street as resources permit.New bins are also being branded with appropriate signage. The signage willclearly show which bins are public place recycling bins. The signs are clearand colourful and link in with the “Don’t Waste Australia” national campaign,which has been localised to a “Don’t Waste Townsville” theme. Signage alsoincorporates the “Do the right thing” logo as this branding was part of a verysuccessful previous litter management campaign.Examples of each sign can be seen at Appendix 7.5.4 Bin styles for each precinctBin design for each precinct enhances the character of the particular area.Bin enclosures should be designed following consultation with a combinationof Urban Designers, Parks and Gardens section, Waste contractor,Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Works department andlocal councillors. All have valuable contributions to the process to considerprior to implementation. Such considerations include the style, appearance,placement, positioning, usability, ease of cleaning and service, initial purchaseand replacement costs.Townsville initially purchased and has developed a number of precinctdesigned bins. These can be found at Appendix 8.6.0 COUNCIL LITTER REMOVALCouncil removes litter in a number of different areas and through a variety ofprocesses.6.1 Street SweepingThe sweeping of main thoroughfares and footpaths is seen as anenhancement of our city’s environmentally clean image. Sweeping alsoremoves material from the road which could otherwise end up in our riversand waterways.Page 10
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