Tag: WASTE
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Waste company warns community about incorrect disposal of batteries
It might seem like a common practice, but a waste company says incorrect disposal of lithium batteries is hurting the environment, and putting garbage truck drivers at risk. They’re calling on the community to rethink their habits and recycle.
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REGIONAL DUMPING SQUAD LOOKS TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL WASTE
Waste investigators are cracking down on illegal dumping, with thousands of Central Coast cases reported in the past year. They’re now on the hunt for those behind recent deposits of construction waste in the Mountain Districts.
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COASTIES’ TRASHY FEEDBACK WANTED
The Central Coast’s growing waste problem is in the spotlight, ahead of World Environment Day. There are fresh calls for the community to help draft a management plan, diverting rubbish from overflowing landfill sites.
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MNC COUNCIL PROMPTS THOUGHTFUL DISPOSAL OF CHRISTMAS WASTE
Tearing the wrapping paper off presents on Christmas morning is always fun, but we’re being reminded to dispose of it carefully. Mid Coast Council says cardboard and paper should always be recycled using the yellow bin. (AUDIO IN PARTS)