Mr. Peter Roberts

Council's Waste Management Officer, Peter Roberts, urged residents to take advantage of the offer.

"Household green waste can be disposed of free-of-charge from 1 November to 10 December 2007 at any Council Recycling and Waste Transfer Station," said Mr Roberts.

"Hopefully this will encourage people to clean up their land prior to fire season."

Mr Roberts reminded residents that weeds cannot be put in green waste.

"Weeds can't be included in our green waste because of their potential to spread through the mulch that is sold back to the public," explained Mr Roberts.

"However, up to two 70 litre bags per week of household waste, including wrapped weeds, can be disposed of free-of-charge all year round.

"If you are transporting weeds to the tip please make sure they are bagged or have an effective cover to help stop weed seed being dispersed on roadsides," reminded Mr Roberts.

"This is a chance to make a real improvement to the environment we live in," said Council's Waste Management Coordinator, Pete Roberts.

"It's fun, easy and everyone can take part.

"Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site," Mr Roberts informed.
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"To ensure that you receive your groups cleaning equipment in time registrations should be made prior to 9 February," Mr Roberts advised.

"In recent years, groups registering in the two weeks prior to the day have missed out on receiving their equipment.

"If you would like to clean up a site but need assistance in finding one, please contact our Waste Management Team on either 5671 2211 or 5951 3311.

"Remember, you need to be registered to participate," continued Mr Roberts.

"Bass Coast Shire residents are also doing a good job as residents are now diverting 35 percent of their waste from landfill," says Council's Waste Management Officer Peter Roberts.
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"48 percent of Australians told researchers they are confused about what can and can't be recycled," said Mr Roberts.

"Bass Coast Shire residents are also doing a good job as residents are now diverting 35 percent of their waste from landfill," says Council's Waste Management Officer Peter Roberts.
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"48 percent of Australians told researchers they are confused about what can and can't be recycled," said Mr Roberts.

Council's Waste Management Officer, Pete Roberts, said the material being dumped outside the shops is primarily unusable.
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Mr Roberts said that op shops were affected Shire-wide, particularly the Salvation Army and St Vincent De Paul in Wonthaggi and Emma House in Cowes.
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All queries can be directed to Council's Waste Management Officer, Pete Roberts, on (03) 5671 2211 or (03) 5951 3311.