Council Update

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Blayney Shire Waste Services Surveys

Blayney Shire Council’s kerbside waste collection contract is due for renewal in 2028, giving the people of Blayney Shire the opportunity to have input into waste services through two surveys addressing both waste collection and waste services.  
Visit blayney.nsw.gov.au/wastesurvey (or scan QR Code) 
If you would like a printed version of the survey, you can drop into our office at 91 Adelaide St or call us on 6368 2104 to have one mailed to you. 
The surveys close 12pm Monday 30 June 2025.  

Waste Collection

Green Bin mandated: The NSW Government has legislated a weekly Green Bin (Food Organics and Garden Organics – FOGO) collection service will be required for households by July 2030. 
With a new regional waste collection contract to commence in 2028, Council intends to align this new collection service, with this new contract.

The Green Bin service will result in an additional cost to ratepayers (exact cost will be determined in the tender of the new contract). Comparatively other nearby Councils currently charge up to $150 annually for a weekly Green Bin Service (collection and processing). 
Bin Collection Frequencies: With the implementation of a Green Bin, Council has received advice from waste experts that a fortnightly red bin collection is best practice as it prioritises a greater focus on recycling and encourages higher use of the Green Bin for more than just garden clippings.

With the introduction of a green bin, Council, is reviewing our bin collection services seeking to identify options that have the least financial impact on residents. 

Council is seeking community feedback on the following:

• Weekly Green Bin Collection (mandated)
• Fortnightly Red Bin Collection (optional Second Red Bin)
• Fortnightly Yellow Bin Collection

Please note: 

• there are no changes to bin size proposed and 
• changes are not proposed to be implemented until 2028.

Optional Second Red Bin: Many communities are moving to a fortnightly red bin collection, and it is acknowledged some households may have concerns about the change to a fortnightly red bin service. To address this, we are seeking feedback on the option of individual houses paying for a second red bin service (collected at the same time on the fortnightly schedule).
This user-pays model would allow households that need additional capacity, access to such a service, whilst not mandating the higher level of service (and additional cost) onto every household. 
Note* It is estimated that a weekly red bin collection could be approximately $200 (TBC) more expensive per annum than a fortnightly red bin collection. 

Waste Services

Separate to waste collection, Council provides a number of waste related services throughout the Shire, including:

• Recycle, Swap, Go - Swap a 240L bin of recyclables for an empty 240L bin at the Waste Facility. 
• Free Green Waste & Recycling Drop off - Any residential recycling and green waste can be delivered to the Blayney Waste Facility at no cost.
• Household Chemical Clean Out - Annual day to drop off certain chemicals for free at the Waste Facility (limits and exclusions apply)
• Buy Back Shop - Secondhand shop at the Blayney Waste Facility
• Village Recycling Stations - A group of recycling bins located in each village primarily for rural residents to have a nearby recycling option.  

Each of these services come at a cost to Council and to the ratepayer so it is important for Council to review their usage and seek input from the community.

 

Council Update

Lease of Industrial Land for Agistment Purposes - EOI No. 12/2025

Council invites Expression of Interests from suitable persons or organisations wanting to lease vacant land, being Lot 2 and Lot 12, in the Blayney Shire Council Industrial Estate for agistment purposes.

Documentation may be obtained from our Tenders page

Closing time: 5.00pm, Monday 30 June 2025 and thereafter until allocated.

For all enquiries, contact Council on telephone (02) 6368 2104.

Public Exhibition

Following the May 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Council is seeking comment on the following policies which are on public exhibition;
Asset Management Plan
Disposal of Assets Policy
Gifts and Benefits Policy
Incentives for Medical Professionals Policy
Notification Plan for Pesticide Use
Related Party Disclosures Policy
Statement of Business Ethics

These documents are available for viewing and downloading on Council’s Documents on Public Exhibition page. 

Council is inviting written submissions to be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 3 July 2025.

Notice of Intention to Classify Land as Operational Land

In accordance with Division 1 of the Local Government Act, Blayney Shire Council hereby gives notice of its intention to classify land as described in Schedule A, as operational land. 

Schedule A: Lot 1, DP 1314611 adjoining Lot 3, DP 1232898 – Richards Lane, Millthorpe.

Council Meeting

The June Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Monday 23 June 2025, commencing at 6.00pm. Members of the community are welcome to attend. A copy of the Business Paper will be available on Council’s website prior to the meeting.

You can also tune in live.

Blayney Library - Be Connected: Free One-on-One Technology Help Sessions 

Free one-on-one assistance is available at Blayney Library for anyone who needs help with technology.  
 
Please book your place by calling Blayney Library on 6368 2581 or call in to book your place for a 30 minute session on Thursday afternoons between 2pm – 4pm. 

• Let us help you get the most from your device
• Learn more about your tablet, laptop or smartphone 
• Send photos via email to family and friends
• Set reminders, change your ringtone or make text larger

Don’t forget to bring along your device – laptop, mobile phone, ipad etc and ensure it is fully charged. And let us know what your questions are and what you would like assistance with. 
 
Blayney Library also has three computers and free Wi-Fi for you to use and you can also get help with basic computer operations. 
 
The Blayney Library team can also help you to use free Library Apps to search the catalogue, place reservations and access thousands of eaudiobooks, ebooks, comics, movie streaming and more, on your own device using your free Central West Libraries Membership Card.
 
Blayney Library is a welcoming space to read, relax, study and use the computers and free Wi-Fi.