Exciting news for residents of North Lakes and surrounds – the City of Moreton Bay is rolling out its delivery of new GO (garden organics) bins to contribute to a sustainable future for the region.
Residents who live on a land size between 300 and 2,000m2 will receive their new GO bins between now and November.
City of Moreton Bay’s Mayor Peter Flannery said he was delighted to see this service on its way to eager and enthusiastic residents.
“We’re excited to be delivering a service our residents have been patiently waiting for,” he said. “This service is essential for all modern, sustainable and environmentally-focused cities.
“It’s disheartening that 23% of what we throw away in our general waste bins is GO materials like grass cuttings, leaves and branches. This new GO collection service will help divert 15,000 tonnes of material from landfill and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Obvious environmental benefits aside, this service will give our residents the time to focus on what’s important to them.
“In the future, most households should rarely find themselves lining up at a waste facility just to drop off an average yard green waste cleanup. Residents can now simply put these materials in their GO bin, and we’ll do the rest.”
What Goes in the GO Bin?
Wondering what goes in your GO bin? You can place branches, leaves, grass clippings, weeds, flowers and any other garden organic material in your GO bin. It’s important not to contaminate the GO bins with any other waste, including food scraps, plastic, bags, soil, gravel, timber or animal waste.
“We know there’s a learning curve to using your GO bin,” Mayor Flannery said. “That’s why we’re encouraging all residents to visit City of Moreton Bay’s website to become familiar with what can and can’t go in them.
“Everything you put in your GO bin will eventually become compost, so it’s crucial to avoid contamination.”
The new bins aim to empower residents to make small but significant changes in their daily lives, contributing to the health of the environment and the well-being of future generations.
Collections begin in December and will take place fortnightly on the alternate week to your recycling bin.
Find out more at Moreton Bay Garden organics (GO) collection information page.
Photo supplied by City of Moreton Bay
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