Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’
The Victorian Liberals have vowed to restore weekly rubbish collections if they win November's state election, with leader Jess Wilson describing the current fortnightly system as 'disgusting'. The current system has been implemented by 33 councils, with some citing the introduction of weekly food organics and garden organics collection as the main reason for the change. The opposition leader has promised that households will not pay more under the change, with the council rate cap applied to waste charges.
- ▪Thirty-three Victorian councils have switched general rubbish collections from weekly to fortnightly.
- ▪The Liberal-National government would require all councils to collect general rubbish every week if elected in November.
- ▪Households would not pay more under the change, with the council rate cap applied to waste charges.
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Victoria’s opposition leader Jess Wilson says if elected in November, a Liberal-National government would require all councils to collect general rubbish every week. Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenVictoria’s opposition leader Jess Wilson says if elected in November, a Liberal-National government would require all councils to collect general rubbish every week. Photograph: James Ross/AAPVictorian politicsVictorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’If opposition wins November’s state election, leader Jess Wilson vows households will not pay more under the change Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Benita Kolovos Victorian state…
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