March 9th, 2023War on waste continues with four-bin system

The Macedon Ranges Shire says its war on waste will continue full steam ahead as it celebrates the third year of its four-bin system.

Last month marked what the council has described as “a significant milestone for the Macedon Ranges community in celebrating the third anniversary of its highly successful four-bin system”.

As one of the first councils in Victoria to introduce four bins, the local counci lis reporting that its “made great strides in waste management”, with more than 43,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill since its implementation thanks to the tireless efforts of residents in properly sorting their waste.

This achievement boasts a significant emissions reduction – around 126,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide – equivalent to generating power for all the homes across the shire for a year.

Mayor Annette Death said the Macedon Ranges now boasts one of the highest diversion rates of waste from landfill in Victoria, at 74 per cent. This was achieved by diverting close to 29,000 tonnes of FOGO, around 5,500 tonnes of glass and around 8,500 tonnes of recycling.

“I’m proud of what ourcommunity is achieving in this priority area and its positive impacton the environment,” she said.

“It shows how passionate our residents are about reducing their carbon footprint and that every little bit counts when managing waste. I encourage everyone to keep up the great work.”