FAQs
What is happening with the collection frequency of the red bin?
The plan is to keep the collection of the red-waste bins to a weekly schedule.
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Are you looking at bulk kerbside pickup?
Yes, we are doing a detailed investigation and costing of providing bulk kerbside pick-up in the Cessnock LGA for Council's consideration.
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What is this going to cost me?
The Domestic Waste Service Charge in your rates covers your complete waste service (bins and vouchers). Fees and charges for FY25/26, including the Domestic Waste Service charge, will be detailed in our four-year Delivery Plan. The Delivery Plan is anticipated to go on public exhibition in April.
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What is this FOGO all about?
The NSW Government has mandated the inclusion of food waste into the green bin collection services across all Councils in NSW by 2030. Click here to find out more about what FOGO is all about.
Cessnock, alongside Maitland and Singleton councils, is preparing to roll out food organic recycling from the week commencing 30 June 2025.
How did community feedback inform the draft strategy?
Last year from October - November we got feedback from the Community online and in person via the Waste Survey. The feedback from the survey then was used to inform the creation of the Draft Strategy Document.
Check out the statistics that informed the top 3 takeaways below:
61% of survey participants wanted to keep red-waste bins weekly
80% of survey participants wanted kerbside pick up to be introduced
79% of survey participants thought waste vouchers should be issued to households directly
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