Wollongong City Council is currently consulting with the community on the proposed construction of a waste transfer station at Helensburgh Waste Depot.

Under the proposed plan Council will stop using the site for landfill. The depot will continue to operate with waste being taken offsite to other waste depots for recycling or disposal.  

The proposed waste transfer station would include a series of bins which separate waste from recycling. Residents dispose of their waste into the allocated bin.

Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Works, Peter Kofod, said the waste transfer station is expected to be completed and ready for operation in 2012.

“The current facility was established in the early 1950’s and is not constructed to modern standards. The site is surrounded by houses and the national park. The transfer station will be more sustainable as we’ll be able to increase the amount of materials being recycled, eliminate waste to landfill in the area and reduce noise and dust onsite,” said Mr Kofod.

“Once the waste transfer station is built the landfill will be rehabilitated and capped in accordance with Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water requirements.”

“Over the next few weeks Council staff will be out talking to the community about the proposed change,” Mr Kofod said.

“We want to let the community know about our plans and get more of an idea of their usage patterns, so we can determine the best times to open the facility,”

“The proposed change to a waste transfer station will not impact on the current traffic movements and the current fees will also remain unaffected.”

For more information and to have your say on the Helensburgh Waste Transfer Station visit Council’s website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au or come along to Council Kiosks between 10 am and 12 noon on Saturday, 26 February outside Bi-Lo Helensburgh or between 10 am and 12 noon on Saturday, 5 March outside Bi-Lo Thirroul.