Spring Clean Weekend: tackling illegal rubbish dumping

OneFortyOne in collaboration with the City of Mount Gambier council is excited to announce a Spring Clean Weekend, a community-driven event aimed at tackling the issue of illegal rubbish dumping in our beautiful forests and plantations.

This event, scheduled for 23^rd and 24^th November offers residents the opportunity to dispose of a selection of items for free, promoting proper waste management and environmental stewardship.

OneFortyOne Environmental Manager Belinda Williamson said illegal dumping has been a persistent problem in the forests around Mount Gambier, leading to environmental and safety hazards.

“The Spring Clean Weekend is a trial initiative designed to address this issue by providing a convenient and cost-free way for residents to dispose of their rubbish,” Belinda said.

“We’re encouraging people to bring their unwanted items from the sponsored list to the Council Waste Transfer Station, keeping rubbish out of the forest.”

Sponsored drop off items:

• mattresses
• car and 4WD tyres
• arm chairs
• lounges

City of Mount Gambier Environment Officer Aaron Izzard said the Transfer Station will be open to take other items that are usually free to dump including tv’s, computers and computer products, liquid paint, motor oil, metals, and batteries.

“Anything in good and usable condition can also be dropped off to be donated to the ReUse market,” Aaron said.

Belinda emphasised the importance of community involvement in this initiative.

“This event is a trial to build on our ongoing efforts to reduce illegal dumping and protect the forest for everyone.”

“While we recognize that this may not immediately solve the problem, it is a positive start.”

Staff will be on hand to assist with sorting and provide information on proper disposal practices.

Please note sponsorship of disposed items is for residents only, and does not include businesses.

The Waste Transfer Station on Eucalypt Drive will be open for the Spring Clean Weekend on Saturday 23^rd November and Sunday 24^th November from 2 – 5pm each day. Please ensure you safely and securely transport any items to drop off.

For more information about the Waste Transfer Station and what you can recycle, see the City of Mount Gambier website: Waste Transfer Station | City of Mount Gambier