The survey, completed during February and March, was mailed out to all households across the shire and made available on the council’s website, receiving almost 1300 responses.
Residents were asked about their current waste disposal habits, where they thought current services could be improved, and their preferences for the roll-out of glass recycling,
Just 11 per cent of those who completed the survey said they would prefer to pay for a dedicated glass bin.
The most favoured option was a community drop-off bin at 43 per cent, followed by running the program through a council transfer centre at 33 per cent.
The survey identified that the key concerns for residents concerned clearer information, hard rubbish collection, weekly red bin pickups, and concerns about the potential cost of a four-bin system.
Gannawarra Shire Mayor Garner Smith said the results would be used to assist the council’s campaign to have the Victorian Government’s mandatory glass bin roll-out paused until further reviews into its viability had been completed.
“This strong response demonstrates the high level of community interest in waste and recycling services and provides council with a robust, locally informed evidence base for future decision-making,” Cr Smith said.
The council’s position on the glass bin remains that, given concerns about the cost of rolling out an additional bin collection over a large, regional area, if communities are being asked to fund the service, a clear and compelling case about its necessity, feasibility and value must be presented, something that, at present, council does not believe has been done adequately.
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