Rural Landfill Collection Trial

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trial includes fortnightly collection of landfill waste and fortnightly collection of recyclables

Please note: This trial has now been completed.

Households in selected rural areas of Ballina Shire have been chosen to participate in a rural collection and resource recovery education trial, endorsed by Council at its 26 June 2024 Ordinary Meeting.

The trial program will run from Monday 16 September to 25 October 2024 and will include fortnightly collection of landfill bins rather than weekly.

By participating in this trial and completing the pre-trial survey by 30 August and post-trial survey by 18 November, households are eligible to receive either a $50 credit on your rates account for registered homeowners, or a $50 credit for waste disposal at Ballina Resource Recovery Centre for tenants.

Explore this page to find additional information about the changes and find educational resources on managing organic and recyclable materials.

On the right side of the screen you will find important trial information including key dates, helpful resources, videos, and more. You can ask questions under the 'Questions' tab and Council's Resource Recovery Education Officer will reply to you.

Please note: This trial has now been completed.

Households in selected rural areas of Ballina Shire have been chosen to participate in a rural collection and resource recovery education trial, endorsed by Council at its 26 June 2024 Ordinary Meeting.

The trial program will run from Monday 16 September to 25 October 2024 and will include fortnightly collection of landfill bins rather than weekly.

By participating in this trial and completing the pre-trial survey by 30 August and post-trial survey by 18 November, households are eligible to receive either a $50 credit on your rates account for registered homeowners, or a $50 credit for waste disposal at Ballina Resource Recovery Centre for tenants.

Explore this page to find additional information about the changes and find educational resources on managing organic and recyclable materials.

On the right side of the screen you will find important trial information including key dates, helpful resources, videos, and more. You can ask questions under the 'Questions' tab and Council's Resource Recovery Education Officer will reply to you.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Pre-Trial Survey - Current waste habits and support

    Please complete this survey by 30 August 2024 to receive access to the following support:

    • a FREE kitchen caddy for food scraps
    • a FREE 220L compost bin
    • invitation to an in-person composting workshop

    By completing both this survey and the post-trial survey by 18 November 2024, you will be eligible to receive either a $50 credit on your rates account for registered homeowners, or a $50 credit for waste disposal at Ballina Resource Recovery Centre for tenants.

    This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Post-Trial Survey - Feedback on the Rural Landfill Collection Trial

    We want to hear your feedback about the Rural Landfill Collection Trial. 

    By completing this survey by 18 November, your household will receive a $50 credit on your rates account, if you are the registered homeowner, or a $50 credit for waste disposal at Ballina Resource Recovery Centre if you tenant the property. 

    Your household will also be entered into a raffle to win a gift card to local businesses, that will be chosen on 13 December (just in time for the holidays!).

    The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. 

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