OneFortyOne Environmental Manager Belinda Williamson, City of Mount Gambier Environmental Sustainability Officer Aaron Izzard, and ReUse Market Attendant Tanis Alexander.
OneFortyOne in collaboration with the City of Mount Gambier council will host a Spring Clean Weekend, a community-driven event aimed at tackling the issue of illegal rubbish dumping in the region’s beautiful forests and plantations. Source: Timberbiz
This event, scheduled for 23 and 24 November offers residents the opportunity to dispose of a selection of items for free, promoting proper waste management and environmental stewardship.
OneFortyOne Environmental Manager Belinda Williamson said illegal dumping has been a persistent problem in the forests around Mount Gambier, leading to environmental and safety hazards.
“The Spring Clean Weekend is a trial initiative designed to address this issue by providing a convenient and cost-free way for residents to dispose of their rubbish,” Ms Williamson said.
“We’re encouraging people to bring their unwanted items from the sponsored list to the Council Waste Transfer Station, keeping rubbish out of the forest.”
City Of Mount Gambier Environment Officer Aaron Izzard said the Transfer Station will be open to take other items that are usually free to dump including tv’s, computers and computer products, liquid paint, motor oil, metals, and batteries.
“Anything in good and usable condition can also be dropped off to be donated to the ReUse market,” Mr Izzard said.
Ms Williamson emphasised the importance of community involvement in this initiative.
“This event is a trial to build on our ongoing efforts to reduce illegal dumping and protect the forest for everyone,” she said.
“While we recognize that this may not immediately solve the problem, it is a positive start.”
Staff will be on hand to assist with sorting and provide information on proper disposal practices.
Sponsorship of disposed items is for residents only, and does not include businesses.
The Waste Transfer Station on Eucalypt Drive will be open for the Spring Clean Weekend on from 2 – 5pm each day.
For more information about the Waste Transfer Station and what you can recycle, see the City of Mount Gambier website.
