Delivery of the new garbage bins is an enormous logistical exercise. Delivery of the bins, will result in the serial number for each bin being recorded for 41,000 property addresses. Councillor Watson explained that the recording of bin numbers will make it easier to trace bin theft and ensure that ratepayers do not use bins that they may not otherwise be entitled too.
Council is always keen to support local business.
The first week of garbage bin deliveries will see the Bendalong and Manyana areas, and parts of Kinghorne Street, Nowra receiving their bins. Most areas of the city will see the bins being delivered from the back of a semi trailer with smaller trucks delivering bins on the busy roads and up the small streets. Councillor Watson also advised that some time after the delivery of red lidded garbage bins, existing green lidded bins will be converted into recycling bins, by having yellow lids fitted to them. Delivery of the new red lidded garbage bins is the first stage towards providing residents in the Shoalhaven a waste collection service to meet the needs of the community. For further information about the new waste services contact Council's Waste Hotline on 4429 3374.