Community to cash in on free green waste disposal
DOUGLAS SHIRE
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THE Douglas Shire community is being urged to take advantage of the free green waste disposal this weekend.
In the wake of the recent heavy rains, residents are expected to jump at the chance to clean up their backyards and dispose of clippings, palm fronds and grass cuttings free of charge at the Killaloe and Newell Beach transfer stations.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to clean out your yards in an environmentally-friendly and completely free way,” Mayor Julia Leu said.
“Green waste is one of the biggest problems our Council faces when it comes to illegal dumping, so it is important that residents take advantage of this chance to clear their gardens for free.”
“Dig out your rake from the back of the shed and sharpen your secateurs to spruce up your backyard for winter.”
Almost 1800 tonnes of green waste was made into mulch for reuse in Douglas Shire last financial year.
The free green waste disposal will occur from April 14-22.
OPENING HOURS
- The Killaloe Transfer Station is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5.30pm and on Sundays from 9am to 5.30pm
- Newell Beach Transfer Station is open on Mondays from 8am-11:45am, Wednesdays from 1pm-4:45pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 8am-11:45am.
CONDITIONS:
- Free green waste disposal is only available at Killaloe and Newell Beach Transfer Stations; ?
- This offer is for domestic cars, utes and/or trailers and light trucks (vehicle weight to GVM 4 tonnes); and ?
- If residents require assistance from a garden maintenance contractor to deliver green waste they must make a request and provide information (date, time of delivery) for approval, this can be done by emailing enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au or calling Council on 4099 9444 and requesting to speak with Waste Services.
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