STARTING February 1, 2025, Greater Shepparton City Council will commence its new waste contract, with the contract seeing new contractors but no change or impact to residents’ bin collections.
The new contract with Foott, Biomix and Cleanaway was awarded at the March 2024 Additional Council Meeting and will replace the current contract with Veolia and Western Composting Technology. Despite the introduction of new contractors, bin collection schedules and routines will remain unchanged, ensuring no disruption for residents.
Over the years, the region has achieved significant waste milestones, including diverting approximately 50,000 tonnes of Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) and recycling around 30,000 tonnes of materials, thanks to dedicated efforts by Veolia. Since 2015, Western Composting has also processed 100,000 tonnes of FOGO, contributing to landfill reduction.
Council’s Manager of Resource Recovery, Liam Moller, expressed gratitude for the outgoing contractors’ long-standing service. “Both businesses have been great to work with and have assisted Council in making positive changes to the region’s waste collection and improvements in diversion from landfill,” he said.
Residents are reminded to place bins on the kerb the night before collection and report any missed collections within 24 hours. While collection days remain the same, collection times may vary.
The Greater Shepparton App is also a great way to keep up to date with your bin collection schedule with the handy calendar feature, and to learn about the best waste disposal methods.
The app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and Android Google Play. To find out more, visit: https://greatershepparton.com.au/app
To find out when your bins are collected or what goes in which bin, visit Council’s website: https://greatershepparton.com.au/animals-environment-and-waste/waste-and-recycling
