MANSFIELD Shire Council, the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association, and Forest Fire Management have worked together to reduce waste and fire risk this summer. Residents dropped off 552m³ of green waste at the Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre during the free Spring Clean Up event. To manage waste during the busy Christmas and New Year period, Council provided extra bins, increased collection frequency, and promoted responsible waste disposal, including the ‘Carry In Carry Out’ policy at camping sites. Cleanaway responded to overflow reports on key dates. Between December 20 and January 31, the Resource Recovery Centre processed over 2000 bags of waste from campers, up from 588 bags last year. Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the initiatives demonstrated effective collaboration between Council and the community. “Making sure our shire is clean and that waste is cleared quickly is a core function of Council,” said Cr Rabie. “This is a clear demonstration of working together. "We’re grateful to the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association for leading the community initiative that has so drastically reduced dumped waste around key camping areas, and to Forest Fire Management for their collaboration.” Additionally, 10m³ of waste was removed from the Delatite Arm area by DEECA after New Year’s Eve bushfire evacuations. Ian Nelson from the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association said free camper waste drop-offs and FFM enforcement had significantly reduced dumped waste. For more information, visit www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/waste.
