How Our Waste Services are Funded

A Hard Waste Collection is available once per year and are available to all residential properties in the Shire, not just those who receive a kerbside service. Therefore, the cost can't be included in the Garbage Charge.

Residents who book a collection contribute 56 per cent of the cost through a booking fee, while the remaining 44 per cent is subsidised by Council's General Rates.

Costs associated with the hard waste service include:

• Collection;
• Transportation;
• Sorting;
• Processing; and
• Administration costs.

To ensure costs are accurately recovered, Council uses previous years data and known cost trends to set the price (reviewed each year through the budget).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is a hard waste collection?

You can find that here. There is a discounted rate available for pension card holders. The cost gap from the reduced fee is recovered from the general rates.

This approach ensures equitable waste disposal options for all residents whil maintaining financial sustainability.