Kyogle Council has revised its waste voucher system so residents can either dispose of one large load of rubbish for free or a combination of smaller loads.
The new voucher system begins in August. Ratepayers will receive a $50 voucher for use at landfill or a transfer station.
Individuals can choose to use the voucher for one ute and trailer load – maximum trailer size 2m x 1.5m (7ft x 5ft) of general waste – or a combination of smaller loads up to the value of $50.
Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the system would give ratepayers greater flexibility and choice when using the waste vouchers.
“If you are doing a big clean out and have a large load of rubbish to get rid of, you can use the voucher in one go,” Ms Mulholland said.
“Alternatively, you can use it for 10 separate small wheelie bin loads of rubbish or you could use it to get rid of individual items such as a mattress or fridge.”
Under the new system, council staff will track how much of the voucher is used and retain the voucher when the $50 is exhausted.
People will not be allowed to dispose of asbestos, hazardous waste, or dead animals using a voucher and any unused value is not redeemable for cash or credit and transactions will not be permitted by combining voucher and cash/credit.
This information was provided by Kyogle Council.