The State Government's focus is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and the number of landfill sites. In line with this, the levy that Council pays for disposing of each tonne of waste has more than doubled in recent years.

In addition, new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines to reduce the impact of landfills on the environment have increased operating costs.

Consequently, it is no longer cost-effective to operate landfill sites and the amount of waste going to landfill has to be reduced.

Bin collection costs have always been included in your rates. This charge is now itemised and has been calculated by dividing the total cost of the service by the number of properties which receive each service. It includes:

• supply of the new bins
• collection and disposal of waste, recyclables and green organics.

The Council has put together a general guide "What goes in what bin?" which may assist you in determining which bin to use when disposing of waste. The three bin system is breifly described as follows -

Household Waste Bin (red lid):

This bin is for materials that cannot be recycled or composted. This includes items such as:

• food packaging (eg chip packets, cling wrap)
• meat waste
• nappies
• broken crockery.

The bin for waste is smaller because we can now recover and recycle many items. The 140 litre bin is used in most Australian households.

Recycling Bin (yellow lid):

Items that can be recycled are:

• glass bottles and jars
• any rigid plastic container
• aluminium and steel cans
• paper, cardboard, cartons and more!

For further information please contact one of your council offices (see over for contact details) or visit www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au.

Green Organics Bin (for township residents):

This bin can be used for anything that was living from the garden including:

• grass clippings
• weeds and
• prunings.

Compost and mulch are excellent for your garden. Look out for the new compost bins that will be available for sale at council offices.

Larger items such as stumps and wood can be taken to one of our Transfer Stations (formerly landfills) (see Waste Transfer Stations below) where they will be chipped and mulched.

Can we have more bins for our household?

Each household is entitled to one bin for each of the collection services. However, if you have an exceptional circumstance, an additional bin may be provided.

Please contact our Customer Services Manager on 8832 0000

 

Do my bins have to be collected from a Way Point?

No, you can elect to have your bins collected 'on route' as the truck travels from town to town on collection days.

You will need to let Council know the location and ensure the bin is 3 metres from the side of the road and on the same side that the truck will travel.

Another option is to have your bins collected from a friend or relative's house within a township. If you choose this option please let Council know and mark your ID number on the bins so that the contractor knows the property owner has not exceeded their bin allocation.

 

I have a new house, how do I go about getting bins.

Please contact your nearest council office.

 

I own a rural property and I want to change the location of my bin collection, who do I contact?

Please contact our Customer Services Manager on 8832 0000.

 

What do I do if my bin is stolen or damaged?

If your bin is stolen, please make a police report (providing them with initial bin serial numbers) at your local police station.

Call the District Council of Yorke Peninsula on 08 8832 0000 to determine your bin serial numbers and notify administration staff of the theft.

Replacement bins will NOT be issued without a police report number. Once the police report number has been received you will need to pay for the new bins as per the fees and charges register (currently $70 for a 240L bin – green waste or recycling, and $55 for a 140L bin – putrescible waste).

If your bin is damaged during the collection process please contact SITA Environmental Solutions on 8203 3200.

 

What if my bins have not been collected?

Please contact SITA Environmental Solutions if your household waste (red lid) or recycling (yellow lid) bin has not been collected on 8203 3200.

If your green organics bin has not been collected or your enquiry is about a public bin please contact Council on 8832 0000.

 

Where can I get spare parts for my bin?

You can contact any of Council's offices located in Maitland, Minlaton, Warooka and Yorketown.

 

What if I don't pay the service charge?

Council has the legal right to charge for this service and any overdue rates will attract a fine and then monthly interest. If the amount remains outstanding, Council will act to recover the debt.

The pamphlet you received with your bins tells you which day your bins will be collected. Pamphlets are available from any of our council offices or print/view the following extracts from these pamphlets:

2012/13 Calendar

 Waste, Recycling & Garden Organics Collection Calendar (356.98 kB)  

Put your bins out the night before so that they are ready to be collected the following morning.

Why do we need to recycle?

It is our goal to create a sustainable environment in our council area. By recycling more we can reduce the volume of household materials going to landfill.

 

What can I do to assist in recycling?

Council encourages recycling.

Recyclables such as cardboard, paper, steel cans or glass can be disposed at any of Council’s Transfer Stations if segregated and securely packaged, Normal disposal fees apply for these items.

• Hard waste steel such as tanks, corrugated iron, old fences etc. MUST also be packaged for easy disposal AND be segregated from other waste material.
• Cardboard and paper must be laid flat and securely tied.

Garden trimmings and tree cuttings are NOT classified as "recyclable".

TYRES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT ANY OF COUNCIL’S REFUSE CENTRES

Can I still use the landfill sites?

Yes, the three sites will still be open on a user pays basis. The sites are Warooka, CYP (Arthurton) and Ramsay (Port Vincent). They are being converted to Transfer Stations instead of landfill sites.

Material that is deposited at the transfer stations will be sorted and transported from the Peninsula. The costs associated with disposal at the transfer stations may be more than the current fees.

Locations & Hours of Operation

CYP (near Arthurton) - map	Open	Close
Sunday	1:00pm	4:00pm
Wednesday	1:00pm	4:00pm
Friday	1:00pm	4:00pm
Ramsay (Minlaton) - map	Open	Close
Sunday	10:00am	4:00pm
Tuesday	12:00noon	4:00pm
Thursday	12:00noon	4:00pm
Warooka - map	Open	Close
Wednesday	1:00pm	4:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm	4:00pm

What are the fees for dumping at a Transfer Station/Resource Recovery Centre (Dump)?

To view the fees for dumping at a Transfer Station/Resource Recovery Centre (Dump), please view the document below.

 IS043 Transfer Stations (Resource Recovery Centres) - General Info (34.59 kB) 

Illegal Dumping - It’s unacceptable and your council is out to stop it.

What is Illegal Dumping?

Illegal dumping is the deliberate disposal of (waste) materials onto public or private land.

Your council, in partnership with Zero Waste SA and KESAB environmental solutions, is on the watch for illegal dumping activity.

Illegal Dumping is a Serious Offence

South Australian councils have had enough of illegal dumping and are actively pursuing offenders.

Illegal dumping is a criminal offence. On the spot fines of $315 apply, with a maximum penalty of $5000.

What about Hard Waste?

It is your responsibility to appropriately dispose of hard waste (large items) that cannot go in your regular kerbside waste collection.

These items can be taken to your local waste Transfer Station/Resource Recovery Centre.

Why is Illegal Dumping a problem in our community?

• Rising costs - to council and you! Continuous clearing of illegally dumped waste creates significant costs for councils. These costs are generally incorporated into your rates.
• Environmental damage - Dumped materials can harm the local environment through damaging vegetation and leaching of hazardous materials into soil and waterways.
• Decreasing property and community value - Dump sites serve as magnets for additional dumping and other criminal activities. These areas become unattractive to the local community and property investors.
• Hazards and risks - Dumped waste can be dangerous to people, particularly when it includes sharp objects, asbestos and glass.

How can you help?

You can ensure illegal dumpers are caught and fined by calling Council on 8832 0000 or calling into your closest Council Branch Office and reporting illegal dumping instances when they occur.

Council provides services for your waste and recycling, including Transfer Stations/Resource Recovery Centres. By ensuring that you know about these services and use them correctly, you are helping to protect your community and environment from the problems caused by illegally dumped waste. If you are unsure how to dispose of your waste properly, continue browsing this page, or call 8832 0000.

Being an informed community member is a positive step towards helping reduce illegal dumping.

(Information provided by KESAB environmental solutions and District Council of Yorke Peninsula)

What do I do with used motor oil?

Dispose of used motor oil at the Maitland and Warooka depots for FREE.

Within the District Council of Yorke Peninsula you can take oil to the Warooka (3 Fifth Street Warooka) or Maitland (28 Elizabeth Road Maitland) depots during the weekday opening hours of 7.30am to 4.30pm. No matter whether it’s freshly drained from a vehicle or equipment, or it’s been sitting around the shed for ages, when you bring it in, it can actually be recycled. So by disposing of the oil correctly, you’re not only avoiding an environmental problem, you’re giving the oil a second life.

How to dispose of used oil safely

Bring your oil in a clean, plastic container with a lid. The original container is perfect. Please avoid using paint cans or other metal containers.

What about the oil containers?

It is your responsibility to dispose of the used oil container appropriately, and you have two options.

There are approximately 50 sites in South Australia that also collect the used oil containers for recycling into new oil containers and other plastic products. For a list of participating waste oil container collection facilities and more information about this program click here.

Council also participates in the DrumMuster programme for the collection of used chemical drums and containers. This occurs twice per year, with details advertised well in advance.

What happens to the oil you bring in?

Although oil gets dirty when it’s used, it can still be cleaned and reused. Recycled oil fuels industrial burners, is incorporated into other products, comes back as hydraulic oil or is re-refined as lubricating oil. A waste contractor authorised to handle hazardous wastes collects the oil and transports it to Adelaide for recycling.

What’s even better than recycling used oil?

It’s reducing the amount of oil that needs to be recycled. For a start, make sure you only buy the quantity of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer and store any left over until you need a top-up or your next oil change (remember to store it undercover and where spills can be cleaned up easily). If you’ve still got surplus, you might even offer it to community groups or the neighbours so it’s not wasted.

Why can’t I dispose of the oil in the waste bin?

Oil can have serious environmental impacts if not stored carefully and disposed of appropriately. It should never be thrown away into your rubbish and recycling bins, poured down the drain or put on your garden.

If disposed of to landfill, used oil will slowly leach into surrounding land, underground water and infrastructure. When disposed of in sewerage and wastewater systems, or allowed to enter the stormwater system, its effects will be even more immediate and catastrophic. It only takes one litre of oil to contaminate 1,000,000 litres of water (that’s about half the water in an Olympic swimming pool). In fact, the large accidental marine oil spills we all dread only account for about 10 – 15% of all the oil that enters our oceans every year. Oil-polluted stormwater and sewage is the biggest single source, causing extensive, immediate and long-term damage to coastal and marine habitats and ecosystems, seabirds, mammals, fisheries and people. If you’ve put oil onto your garden or on land as a dust suppressant, it will contaminate the soil and eventually the groundwater, all of which is costly to clean up and can make your now contaminated property hard to sell. And because oil is so easily recycled now, it’s really a waste of precious resources if you’re not disposing of it properly.