Murrumbidgee Council general manager John Scarce said the three bin system will comprise general waste, mixed recyclables and food organics and garden organics (FOGO).
Mr Scarce said the decision follows the NSW Government mandate that local councils must introduce a FOGO kerbside collection service before 2030.
“At council, we are very keen to move to the new system next year as we actively work to improve the way we manage waste in our council footprint,” he said.
“We know there are benefits both environmentally and financially of a waste management system that builds a circular economy, whereby we maximise the materials we reuse and recycle and minimise waste going to landfill.
“We have set targets for our council area, with the aim of reducing the amount of general waste per household by 52 per cent by July 1, 2024.
“To achieve this target, we are looking to increase the materials that are recycled by 18 per cent and reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 30 per cent.”
The new three bin system will also mean Jerilderie residents will receive a kerbside recycling collection service.
“Feedback from the Jerilderie community has shown this is an important priority for locals and we’re very pleased to be able to facilitate this.
“Council will be providing lots of information to residents about the new three bin system and how to sort waste correctly.
“Additionally, all ratepayers will be given the opportunity to choose the bin sizes they would like.
“Letters will be sent to all ratepayers towards the end of the year.”
Berrigan Shire is also working to implement the three bin system, which it aims to have up and running by July 2024.
Residents of the Berrigan Shire Council may receive another kerbside bin in the near future.
Berrigan Shire and fellow RAMJO member councils Albury City, Edward River, City of Wodonga, Federation, Indigo Shire, Greater Hume and Leeton are seeking business tenders to implement the roll-out.
