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From 1 July 2024, Macedon Ranges Shire Council will start charging residents to drop off green waste at its Resource Recovery Facilities (aka Transfer Stations).
This will negatively impact residents and local businesses – and we call on the council to reevaluate the decision. Free green waste disposal should be covered in our rates. We're in a cost-of-living crisis and the council needs to put the safety in our bushfire-prone region above revenue generation. This change will also include now charging for co-mingled recycling drop-offs.
Free green waste:
- Helps residents prepare for bushfire season and maintain properties year-round
- Keeps our region tidy by discouraging illegal dumping
- Supports local garden and trade businesses who won't have to pass on the cost to residents
- Means fewer residents will have to burn their waste, resulting in less pollution to the atmosphere (not to forget that many residents on less than 2,000 square metres are prohibited from burning off – and those on equal to or less than 4,000 square metres need to register for a permit to do so)
- Allows council to continue to receive free raw materials for their mulch and compost sales operation
- Acknowledges residents and farmers maintaining acreage and shows council understands not everything can fit in a FOGO bin
- Keeps confidence in our council that it can adequately manage facilities and budgets without always passing on costs to residents
The proposed change means residents will likely pay $40+ per trailer load of green waste disposal (~$13.80 per 6x4x1 foot trailer). For a full list of the updated green-waste charges, see page 80 in the MRSC Budget 2024-25.
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Reached 500 supporters
July 20, 2024
June 16, 2024
We have reached one hundred signatures which provides the leverage needed for a formal submission to the council. I am currently drafting a letter that outlines the specific economic and fire safety risks associated with these new fees.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2024
329 Comments
Keeping green waste free to drop at transfer stations improves fire preparedness and reduces the probability of illegal dumping. If the council wishes to recoup some money, charge people who are collecting mulch from the transfer station
Your 4 bin system is great council and showing the way for many others BUT this is a backward step. Don't change what is working well for you and discourage residents removing a very hazardous material from their properties.
The fact that this is being introduced during the worst cost of living crisis in decades is just beyond belief. It WILL lead to more private burn-offs, and more illegal dumping. It was tried a few years ago and was overwhelmingly rejected.
I endorse all the points made in the Midland Express newspaper article. I have established a significant garden and I rely on the Green Waste facility to maintain it responsibly. The greening of our townships is a two way partnership.
It is vitality important that ratepayers are encouraged to keep clean blocks and manage foliage. If you put a cost on green waste to tip many people will either burn off or not keep their gardens fire safe- we live in high fire zone so this is crucial
We need free greenwaste to encourage bushfire preparedness
This seems to be a backward move and encourages green waste being illegally dumped . Surely it is a priority to keep our properties free of weeds, overhanging branches etc(we are constantly reminded by CES and Council)to alleviate the ever constant threat of fire.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
From 1 July 2024, Macedon Ranges Shire Council will start charging residents to drop off green waste at its Resource Recovery Facilities (aka Transfer Stations).
This will negatively impact residents and local businesses – and we call on the council to reevaluate the decision. Free green waste disposal should be covered in our rates. We're in a cost-of-living crisis and the council needs to put the safety in our bushfire-prone region above revenue generation. This change will also include now charging for co-mingled recycling drop-offs.
Free green waste:
- Helps residents prepare for bushfire season and maintain properties year-round
- Keeps our region tidy by discouraging illegal dumping
- Supports local garden and trade businesses who won't have to pass on the cost to residents
- Means fewer residents will have to burn their waste, resulting in less pollution to the atmosphere (not to forget that many residents on less than 2,000 square metres are prohibited from burning off – and those on equal to or less than 4,000 square metres need to register for a permit to do so)
- Allows council to continue to receive free raw materials for their mulch and compost sales operation
- Acknowledges residents and farmers maintaining acreage and shows council understands not everything can fit in a FOGO bin
- Keeps confidence in our council that it can adequately manage facilities and budgets without always passing on costs to residents
The proposed change means residents will likely pay $40+ per trailer load of green waste disposal (~$13.80 per 6x4x1 foot trailer). For a full list of the updated green-waste charges, see page 80 in the MRSC Budget 2024-25.
Please sign this petition. We need 50 unique signatories for an electronic petition to be valid. Thank you.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 20, 2024
June 16, 2024
We have reached one hundred signatures which provides the leverage needed for a formal submission to the council. I am currently drafting a letter that outlines the specific economic and fire safety risks associated with these new fees.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2024
329 Comments
Ridiculous we should be charged- we get no kerb side pick up, the council turns green waste into mulch so it’s not like it’s a “waste”. This affects bushfire preparedness and shows just how out of touch with the community and money hungry the council truely is!
Keeping green waste free to drop at transfer stations improves fire preparedness and reduces the probability of illegal dumping. If the council wishes to recoup some money, charge people who are collecting mulch from the transfer station
Your 4 bin system is great council and showing the way for many others BUT this is a backward step. Don't change what is working well for you and discourage residents removing a very hazardous material from their properties.
The fact that this is being introduced during the worst cost of living crisis in decades is just beyond belief. It WILL lead to more private burn-offs, and more illegal dumping. It was tried a few years ago and was overwhelmingly rejected.
I endorse all the points made in the Midland Express newspaper article. I have established a significant garden and I rely on the Green Waste facility to maintain it responsibly. The greening of our townships is a two way partnership.
It is vitality important that ratepayers are encouraged to keep clean blocks and manage foliage. If you put a cost on green waste to tip many people will either burn off or not keep their gardens fire safe- we live in high fire zone so this is crucial
We need free greenwaste to encourage bushfire preparedness
This seems to be a backward move and encourages green waste being illegally dumped . Surely it is a priority to keep our properties free of weeds, overhanging branches etc(we are constantly reminded by CES and Council)to alleviate the ever constant threat of fire.
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Ridiculous we should be charged- we get no kerb side pick up, the council turns green waste into mulch so it’s not like it’s a “waste”. This affects bushfire preparedness and shows just how out of touch with the community and money hungry the council truely is!