Council to close some of its waste facilities

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Fraser Coast Regional Council will close five of its 11 waste facilities and no longer accept cash at its Maryborough and Hervey Bay sites as part of measures to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus across the region.

Landfills and waste transfer stations at Maryborough, Nikenbah, Brooweena, Bauple, Boonooroo and Toogoom will remain open, while waste facilities at Granville, Tinana, Yengarie, Burrum Heads and Howard will close from this Saturday 18 April until further notice.

Wide Bay Water and Waste Director Mark Vanner said the decision to close some waste facilities was made in line with the directions coming from the Australian and Queensland Governments around social distancing and maintaining good hygiene practices.

“The health and safety of the community and our workers is our highest priority, and we want to do everything we can to minimise the potential spread of the coronavirus,” he said.

“While we are all being asked to stay home and limit our movements as much as possible, Council has a responsibility to manage the community’s waste and we know that some residents may still need to use our waste facilities.

“Our major sites at Maryborough and Hervey Bay will remain open seven days a week but won’t take cash from 18th April, with payments to be made by card, account or voucher.

“Waste facilities in outer lying areas that don’t have a regular bin service and that are more than half an hour away from the major sites will also remain open and will still accept cash.”

Mr Vanner said Council was suspending the green waste loyalty card and attendants at waste facilities could no longer assist with unloading as part of measures to limit contact and ensure social distancing.

“These measures have been adopted for the safety and hygiene of everyone that uses our waste facilities, with attendants still available to provide directions on reuse and recycling,” he said.

Businesses looking to set up an account with Council are encouraged to contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 79 49 29.

More details about changes to Council services and facilities due to the coronavirus are available here

Anyone seeking more information and the latest advice about the coronavirus is encouraged to visit www.australia.gov.au and www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus