2014-01-02 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                       2 JANUARY 2014


6.5    KERBSIDE COLLECTION

DOCUMENT INFORMATION
File No

Author           Interim       Director     Community                   Infrastructure         &
                 Co-ordinator Waste Management



SUMMARY/PURPOSE
This report proposes the re-introduction of a kerbside collection service for residents in the
Noosa Council area.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A kerbside collection service was previously offered to residents prior to amalgamation in 2008
and this service ceased after this date.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Nil.

REPORT
Since the removal of a kerbside collection service there has generally been an increase in the
incidences of illegal dumping across the Noosa region and as a result there is significant
community interest in the return of this type of service.

It is proposed that the service be re-introduced along similar lines to the previous arrangement,
however, a more detailed report will be submitted to the Infrastructure and Services Committee to
be held on 28 January 2014.

This report will propose a schedule of collection times and associated disposal details and will
also present a detailed budget breakdown of the cost implications of this service.

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ASPECTS
A provision for this service has been included in the proposed budget which is being tabled to
Council and a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed service will be made available at the
Infrastructure and Services Committee to be held on 28 January 2014.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Interim Director Community Infrastructure and
Co-ordinator Waste Management to the Ordinary Meeting dated 2 January 2014 and approve the
re-introduction of a kerbside collection service.

ATTACHMENTS
Nil.




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