Upper Hunter Shire Council

WASTE SERVICES - Waste management facilities- Community Recycling Centre- Kerbside collection- Annual kerbside bulky waste collection- Fees and charges

2020/2021

UPPERHUNTER.NSW.GOV.AU

Upper Hunter Shire CouncilPO Box 208, SCONE NSW 2337Ph: 02 6540 1100Em: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.auWeb: upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

Fees and charges quoted in this publication are correct as at the 2020/2021 financial year only.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIESScone Aberdeen Cassilis Merriwa Murrurundi

Weighbridge

CRC

Recycle Shop

Asbestos accepted

Scone Waste Management Facility129 Noblet Road, Scone

• Monday - Friday .............................................................................. 8:00am to 4:30pm• Saturday & Sunday ......................................................................... 9:00am to 4:00pm

Aberdeen Waste Management Facility45 Wells Gully Road, Aberdeen

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday ..................................................... 8:00am to 4:00pm• Saturday & Sunday ......................................................................... 9:00am to 4:00pm

Cassilis Waste Management Facility9756 Golden Highway, Cassilis

• Saturday .......................................................................................... 10:00am to 2:00pm

Merriwa Waste Management Facility96 Depot Road, Merriwa

• Friday ................................................................................................9:00am to 2:00pm• Saturday ............................................................................................ 9:00am to 4:00pm• Sunday ...............................................................................................10:00am to 1:00pm• Monday ..............................................................................................9:00am to 2:00pm

Murrurundi Waste Management Facility58 Halls Road, Murrurundi

• Friday .................................................................................................9:00am to 2:00pm• Saturday ............................................................................................10:00am to 4:00pm• Sunday ...............................................................................................10:00am to 1:00pm• Monday ..............................................................................................10:00am to 3:00pm

All WMFs closed on public holidays

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WMF Disposal FeesWeighbridge - Scone WMF - calculated per tonne

General mixed residential $297 per tonne*

Garden organics/straw/soil $163 per tonne*

Construction/demolition - mixed $315 per tonne*

Construction/demolition - bricks/tile/concrete/clean asphalt $235 per tonne*

*A minimum charge is payable.

No-weighbridge* - Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi WMFs - calculated by vehicle size

General m

ixed residential

Garden organics/

straw/soil

Construction/

Dem

olition - mixed

Construction/

demolition - bricks/

tile/concrete/clean asphalt

Asbestos

See page 4

(Fee ref A)

Car/Station wagon, wheelie bin

$15.90 $11 $19.50 $14.50 $24.50

(Fee ref B)

Ute/Van/Trailer (6x4 single axle)$60 $30 $95 $56.50 $116

(Fee ref B1)

Trailer - dual axle$79 $50 $95 $71 $126

(Fee ref C)

Truck - Single rear axle with 2 rear wheels (or 4 small rear)

$184.50 $105 $315 $230 $895

(Fee ref D)

Truck - Single rear axle with 4 normal size wheels

$310.50 $195 $870 $650 $2,060

Refer to Council’s Fees and Charges for a list of disposal fees for ALL vehicle sizes. Available at upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or call 6540 1100.

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These charges include the State Government Waste Levy of $82.70 per tonne and 10% GST

Recycleable items - all WMFs

Batteries FREE

Car bodies FREE

Co-mingled recyclables FREE

E-waste - small items (up to 5kg) $5.00

E waste - large items (over 5kg) $10.00

Mattresses $47.50

Oil (all types) FREE

Scrap metal FREE

Fridge, freezer, air-conditioner

No de-gassed certificate $35.00

With de-gassed certificate $7.50

Tyres - off rims NO COMMERCIAL

Car $25.00

Small truck, large 4WD $40.00

Large Truck $60.00

Tractor - small (0-1m) $100.00

Tractor - large (1m-2m) $155.00

Deceased animals - all WMFs except where indicatedSmall (dog/cat) $27.00

Medium (dog/sheep/goat/pig) $45.00

Large (horse/cattle) Accepted at Aberdeen only $253.00

After hours call-out for burial & cover $275.00

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Disposing of AsbestosAsbestos is only accepted at Aberdeen WMF

If you have any waste containing asbestos you are required to follow specific procedures.

Asbestos must be wet down and completely encased in heavy duty plastic in a manner that reduces risk of splitting and is sealed to ensure asbestos particles cannot escape.

You will need to complete an application for asbestos waste disposal and provide at least 24 hours notice prior to disposing of asbestos at the WMF. Call 6540 1100 on weekdays, or 0400 483 873 after hours.

For information on handling asbestos and your legal requirements search for Asbestos Disposal on Council’s website.

Disposing of Hazardous WasteLiquid waste (oil exempt), gases, radioactive waste, toxic substances, untreated clinical or sharp waste and explosives are not accepted.

Phone Council on 6540 1100 with details of your waste and intended drop-off location for advice.

Disposing of Bulky ItemsLarge items may be too bulky for the WMF compactor to handle and may not be accepted. The annual kerbside bulky waste collection service may provide a solution for households wanting to dispose of bulky waste.

Phone Council on 6540 1100 with details of your waste and intended drop-off location for advice.

Waste Accepted ConditionallySome types of waste have special disposal requirements, including asbestos, quarantine waste, sewage screenings, deceased animals, odorous waste and dusty waste. A waste classification report mat be required. Council will require at least 24 hours notice prior to delivery. A special handling fee may apply.

Phone Council on 6540 1100 with details of your waste and intended drop-off location for advice.

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WMF Pricing Policy• Please declare all waste and recyclable materials upon arrival at the

weighbridge/gatehouse.• At weighbridge sites, all vehicles are weighed in and out to calculate the net

weight disposed. Weight is rounded to the nearest 10kg.• At non-weighbridge sites, waste is charged according to vehicle type, waste

type and volume.• Prices are set according to the waste type. • A minimum charge applies to all chargeable waste loads.• Fees and charges are GST and NSW Government Waste Levy inclusive.

WMF Payment OptionsCash, EFTPOS and cheque accepted at all WMFs.

AccountsEligible customers may open an account, subject to satisfactory credit checks. Call 6540 1100 to request an application form, or visit our website.

Waste Disposal TicketsResidents of Upper Hunter Shire you may purchase Waste Disposal Tickets to regularly dispose of domestic waste a waste management faciity.

Tickets may be purchased and used at Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi WMFs during business hours.

Ticket books expire 30 June each year.

Maxi Domestic Waste Disposal Ticket x 52 x 2

$500 save up to $446pa

Medium Domestic Waste Disposal Ticket x 26 x 1

$300 save up to $173pa

Mini Domestic Waste Disposal Ticket x 13

$150 save up to $56.70pa

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On-site safety

Follow safety instructions displayed at each landfill site; in particular follow instructions given by staff.• Keep children under 12 and pets inside vehicles. • DO NOT scavenge from, or climb on stockpiles or bins.• Safety footwear must be worn on-site• Unauthorised access to restricted areas is prohibited

RECYCLE SHOP

Available during WMF operating hours (except Cassilis)

Check out your nearest WMF Recycle Shop for bargains that have been removed from the waste stream by Council staff.

Purchase furniture, homewares, renovation seconds, tools, fitness equipment, books, toys, craft items and many other surprising finds!

Call the WMF for details.Donating material to the Recycle Shop You may take materials to the Waste Facility to be sold in the recycle Shop however by law you will be charged to dispose of the item like any other waste entering the site, i.e. weighed in and charged for the weight of the item.

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1. Sort & SeparateAvoid paying for items that are free to dispose of by separating them from your mixed waste. See pages 8-9 for what to deposit at a Community Recycling Centre.

Separate your bottles, cans and cartons and deposit these at a Return and Earn return point. Go to returnandearn.org.au for details.

2. Fill your trailer to capacityWait until you have a full load before you visit a WMF without a weighbridge. Facilities without a weighbridge charge by vehicle size, not weight (see below table).

Offer a friend to add their waste to your load and split the cost.

3. Buy Waste Disposal Tickets If you plan to make regular trips to a WMF purchasing Waste Disposal Tickets could save you hundreds. See page 5 for details.

4. SaveAside from saving money, correctly disposing of waste is good for human health and the environment. Recycling means that useful material is collected, diverted from landfill and reduces the need to mine more natural resources. Correctly disposing of e-waste ensures that hazardous materials including lead, bromine, mercury and zinc do not leach out from landfills into waterways.

Separated recycling FREE

Mixed waste in bin $15.90 Recycling bin FREE.

Unseparated mixed waste and recycling $60

Mixed Waste – full load $60

Mixed Waste – half load $60

Four ways to save at the WMF

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COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRE

Not all household waste can be put in your kerbside bins. Community Recycling Centres (CRC) offer a FREE and EASY solution for the disposal of household problem waste.

Waste accepted at CRCs for recycling include household quantities of paints, oils, batteries, fluorescent globes and tubes, gas bottles, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Only household quantities accepted - 20kg or 20L maximum container size. There is a maximum 5L for non-motor oils. Please transport your materials carefully. Dangerous goods and items other than those listed will not be accepted.

Commercial quantities not accepted.

Locate the CRC at Scone Waste Management Facility.

See advert on next page

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For more information call Upper Hunter Shire Council on 6540 1100 or visit

www.epa.nsw.gov.au/recyclingcentres

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KERBSIDE WASTE AND RECYCLING

Your 240 litre red-lidded bin is for General Waste, it is collected weekly.

Your 240 litre yellow-lidded bin is for Recyclables and is collected fortnightly.

Only valid kerbside waste collection bins, which are embossed with the Upper Hunter Shire Counci logo and have a identification number specific to each property, are serviced.

Download the waste collection calendar for your town from upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to remember which week your yellow-lidded bin is due for collection.

Kerbside collection bin service fees

Additional collection service - per red-lidded bin $345pa

Additional collection service - per yellow-lidded bin $145pa

Replacement bin - police incident number provided Free

Replacement bin - no police incident number $61.50

Bin repair Free

Place your bins out the night before for collection.

Call the JR Richards Waste Hotline on 1800 312 934For queries about the kerbside bin replacement, kerbside collection, other bin replacements and repairs, or changes to your level of service and missed collections call JR Richards on 1800 312 934.

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A-Z WASTE GUIDE

AAerosol can . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminium foil. . . . . . . . . . .Asbestos . . . . . Aberdeen WMF

BBaby wipes . . . . . . . . . . . . Bags (biodegradable) . . . . . . Bags (‘home compostable’) . . . . CompostBags (‘compostable’) . . . . . . .Bags (degradable) . . . . . . . . Bags (plastic) . . . . . . . . . . . Baking paper . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries (automotive) Scone CRCBatteries (household) Scone CRCBeer bottle/can Return & Earn or Blister packs for pills . . . . . . .Bones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Books . . . . . . . . . Charity or Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boxes (cardboard) . . . . . . . . Boxes (waxed) . . . . . . . . . . Branches . . . . . .Compost or Bread . . . . . . . .Compost or Bubble wrap . . . . . . . . . . . Butchers paper . . . . . . . . . .

CCan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car parts. . . . . . . . . . . . WMFCardboard. . . . . . . . . . . . .Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WMFCarton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CD case & disc . . . . . . . . . . Cellophane . . . . .Compost or Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemical drums (<20L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumMUSTER @ . . . . . . .Merriwa & Scone WMFChemicals (<20L) . . . Scone CRCChip packet . . . . . . . . . . . .Chocolate wrapper . . . . . . . .Citrus fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning rags . . . . . . . . . . .Cling film/.wrap . . . . . . . . . . Coat hangers (metal) . . . . . . .Coat hangers (plastic) . . . . . . Computer . . . . . . . Scone CRCClothing . . . . . . . . Charity or Coffee cups (single use) . . . . .Coffee cup lids . . . . . . . . . .Coffee pods. . . . . . . . . . . .Construction and demolition WMFCorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutlery (compostable) . . . . . . Cutlery (metal) . . . . Charity or Cutlery (plastic) . . . . . . . . . .

DDeodorant (aerosol) . . . . . . . Deodorant (roll on) . . . . . . . . Deodorant (stick) . . . . . . . . . Dog poo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drinking glasses . . . . . . . . . Drop sheet (plastic). . . . . . . .Drums (automotive oil) Scone CRCDrums (chemical) (<20L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scone CRC

EEgg cartons . . . . . . . . . . . . Eggs . . . . . . . . .Compost or Electrical appliances . . . . . WMFElectronic waste . . . Scone CRC

FFire extinguisher . . . Scone CRCFlowers . . . . . . .Compost or Fluorescent tube . . . Scone CRCFood cans . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food waste & scraps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compost or Fridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . WMFFurniture. . . . . . . . . . . . WMFFrying pan. . . . . . . . . . . . .

GGas bottle . . . . . . . Scone CRCGlass (broken) . . . . . . . . . . Glass (drinking) . . . . . . . . . . Glass (mirror) . . . . . . . . . WMFGlass (Pyrex) . . . . . . . . . . . Glass (window, windscreen) WMFGlass bottles . . . . . . . . . . . Glass jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glasses (reading) . . . . . . . . .Glossy paper . . . . . . . . . . . Greaseproof paper Compost or

HHair . . . . . . . . .Compost or Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IInk cartridges . . . . . Scone CRCiPad . . . . . . . . . . Scone CRCIron (scrap) . . . . . . . . . . WMF

JJars (glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . Junk mail . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KKettle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kitty litter . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LLaminated paper . . . . . . . . . Laptop . . . . . . . . . Scone CRCLawn clippings . . .Compost or Leaves . . . . . . . .Compost or Light globes. . . . . . Scone CRCLong-life cartons . . . . . . . . .

MMattresses . . . . . . . . . . WMFMeat trays (plastic, rinsed) . . . .Meat trays (Polystyrene) . . . . . Milk bottles & cartons . . . . . . Mobile phones . . . . Scone CRCMotor oils . . . . . . . Scone CRC

NNapkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nappies (disposable). . . . . . .

PPaint and paint tins . . Scone CRCPaper towels . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza boxes (not too dirty) . . . . Polystyrene . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer toner cartridges . . . . . . Scone CRC

SScrap metal . . . . . . . . . . WMFServiettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharps . . . . . . . . . . . HospitalSmoke detectors . . . Scone CRC

TTake away containers . . . . . . Tissues (used). . . . . . . . . . .Toothpaste tubes . . . . . . . . .Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WMF

WWet wipes . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whitegoods . . . . . . . . . . WMF

KEY - Put in red lidded general

waste bin

- Put in yellow lidded recycling bin

WMF - Check website for your nearest Waste Management Facility

Scone CRC - Located at Scone Waste Management Facility only. Received free of charge.

Check the back page for tips on how to REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE your waste.

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ANNUAL KERBSIDE BULKY WASTE COLLECTION

An annual bulky waste collection service is available to households with an existing weekly waste collection service in Upper Hunter Shire.

Check Council’s website each year for the scheduled collection week or look out for media announcements in the weeks leading up to collection week.

The bulky waste service usually occurs in October. Look out for media announcements.

Keep your total waste under the capacity of one standard box trailer load (2m3). Anything in excess of this may not be collected. It will be up to you to remove this uncollected excess waste, which will be considered as illegally dumped waste once the bulky waste service has ceased.

The collection service does not return to any street that has already been serviced.

Any waste placed by kerbsides outside of this 2 week period will be considered illegal waste and fines could apply.

See next page for types of waste accepted during annual kerbside bulky waste collections

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Kerbside bulky waste items NOT ACCEPTEDTake these items to any Shire waste facility for recycling or appropriate treatment. Fees apply.

Mattresses

Electronics: e.g kitchen appliances, televisions, computers and peripheral devices

Metals: e.g whitegoods, car batteries, metal bed frames, hot water systems

Commercial, trade, industrial or shop waste. E.g. plumbing fixtures, water tanks and tiling

Tyres, wrecked motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and engines

Building and demolition materials, concrete, bricks and insulation

Household hazardous waste, eg. paint, spray paint, asbestos, solvents, chemicals, cleaners and unwanted medicines

Lengths of material longer than 1.5m (excluding lounges etc)

Small machinery containing fuel or oil

Liquids of any sort including fuel and oil

Gas bottles and fire extinguishers

Garden waste greater than 1m long or 150mm in diameter, loose grass clippings, soil and stones

Tree stumps and heavy branches

Mirrors or glass panels (not wrapped for transport)

Food scraps, recyclable material and regular household garbage

ACCEPTED kerbside bulky waste items Stack waste securely into two tidy piles. Place your waste on the edge of the kerb. Do not block the footpath or roadway.

Garden organicsHedge or shrub prunings, twigs and leaves. Small branches up to 150mm diameter.

Bulky household wasteLarger items such as unrepairable furniture, old floor coverings, broken glass (wrapped in newspaper). Items that are beyond their useful life will go into landfill.

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• O

nly buy what you need –

use a shopping list

• B

uy quality items that w

ill last•

Borrow

from or share item

s with a

library, friend or family

• A

void single use items

• B

ring along your own reusable

water bottle or coffee cup

• Purchase item

s with m

inimal

packaging. Some shops allow

you to bring your ow

n jars

• M

ake extra cash by selling unw

anted items still in good

condition online or hold a garage sale and get to know

your neighbours

• D

onate your unwanted item

s to a local charity shop if in good condition.

• D

onate old blankets and towels to

animal shelters

• Learn to repair item

s instead of throw

ing them out and replacing

• Place recyclables in the bin or take to the W

aste Managem

ent Facility. Use

the A-Z guide to choose the right w

ay to recycle

• Recycle hazardous w

aste by taking them

to the Scone Com

munity

Recycling Centre (C

RC

)•

Take glass, plastic and metal

beverage containers to a Return and Earn facility

• Take soft plastics to your local grocery store to be recycled

• C

ompost your food w

aste or keep a w

orm farm

All of the w

aste that is placed in your general w

aste (red lid) bin goes to landfill.

Landfilling is expensive. All w

aste that enters a landfill attracts the N

SW

Waste Levy. Then there are operating

and landfill remediation costs. These

costs are passed on to the comm

unity.

Landfills can emit greenhouse gases,

attract vermin, leach into groundw

ater and create litter.

The less waste that enters your

general waste bin the better it w

ill be for the environm

ent and our hip pockets.

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