Decision details

Moved by Councillor Ellsmore, seconded by Councillor Arkins -

It is resolved that:

(A)       Council note that:

(i)         Council is strongly committed to reducing waste and increase recycling, having set key strong targets for waste reduction across Council documents including the Sydney 2050

(ii)        Council provides a wide range of programs and places to recycle tricky household items, including those that can’t go in the regular red, yellow or green bins

(iii)       Council has door stop recycling and booked rubbish collection services for residents. Members of the public can also report illegal dumping to council on the streets or public places to arrange a pickup

(iv)       Council regularly reviews its waste services and programs, and continues to grow the number of places and items that residents can drop off tricky household items

(B)       Council further notes that:

(i)         the Ultimo Recycling Pop Up is open at the Council depot Tuesdays, 2pm to 7pm

(ii)        residents must visit within these hours to drop things off

(iii)       Council runs “Recycle it Saturday” and the “Household Chemical CleanOut” days every 6 months. These are held on a Saturday as this is the day when it is a convenient day for residents to drop off hard to recycle or to dispose of items

(C)       Council agree to review the hours that the Ultimo Recycling Pop Up is open, with a view to opening it one or both days of the weekend

(D)       the Chief Executive Officer be requested to investigate the extension of the Ultimo Recycling Pop Up opening hours for Council's consideration as part of the preparation of the 2027/28 Operational Plan.

Carried unanimously.

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