Blayney Shire Waste Services Review

Blayney Shire Waste Services – Review Updates

Blayney Shire Council’s kerbside waste collection contract is due for renewal in 2028. This renewal provides an opportunity to review how waste services are delivered across the Shire to ensure they remain effective, sustainable and compliant with NSW Government requirements.

In June 2025, Council sought feedback from the community to help shape the future of our waste services through surveys and a drop-in session. We thank everyone who took the time to provide their input.

This page will be updated as Council goes further through the process.

Timeline

• June 2025 – Community engagement completed
• July 2025 – Council review and endorsement of waste service details for tender documents
• Late 2025 / Early 2026 – Commence tender process for waste collection contract
• Tender Assessment Process – Likely mid 2026
• Council Decision – Likely late 2026/early 2027
• April 2028 – New kerbside waste, recycling and FOGO  collection service to commence

Council Meeting

Council Meeting – Tuesday 21 July 2025: The following was endorsed by Council. Read the full business paper report on our website.  

1. Note the results of the 2025 Waste Services survey.
2.  Include in the tender process for kerbside services the following service options:
   1. Weekly collection of the general waste (red lid) bin.
   2. Fortnightly collection of the general waste (red lid) bin.
   3. Fortnightly collection of the general waste (red lid) bin with a specific contract clause allowing Council to review this after 12 months and, if desired, re-instate weekly collection with 12 months' notice to the contractor.
3. Receive a further report following the tender process to determine the preferred collection model to be implemented with the new waste services contract.
4. Write to the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority providing the results of Council’s survey in relation to views expressed by rural and outlying residents regarding potential exemptions from the FOGO service

Project Background

Why Changes are being Considered

• NSW legislation requires all Councils to introduce weekly Green Bin (FOGO) services by 2030.
• With our current waste collection contract ending in 2028, we have the opportunity to align with this requirement while reviewing other waste service options.
• Introducing a Green Bin service will result in additional costs to ratepayers, with estimated costs for comparison being $118–$150 per year in nearby Councils.
• To mitigate these costs, Council has considered a fortnightly red bin service which also reduces the amount of waste going to landfill as it encourages people to consider their waste, reducing the overall impact on the environment.
• The State Government has indicated there may be some exemptions to FOGO. For example, households that dispose of garden and food waste on their own rural property. If exemptions are permitted, they are likely to be based on rating classifications or property locations (e.g. rural properties), and not on a case-by-case household basis.

Stay Informed

You can continue to check this page for updates as we move through the planning and procurement stages, ensuring the community remains informed about the changes and timing for waste services in Blayney Shire.

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If you have questions about this project, please contact Council on (02) 6368 2104 or visit us at 91 Adelaide Street, Blayney.