City of Stirling Budget Newsletter

City Services

Tip passes Your tip passes have been printed on your Rate Notice. Please be advised that tip passes will not be replaced if lost.

Holiday Watch Did you know the City provides a holiday watch security service? You can request extra patrols of your property for added peace of mind when you are away. Make sure your request is submitted at least two weeks before you leave. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/holidaywatch to submit your request.

Clean green waste pass

Valid 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au for further information

Household mixed waste pass Valid 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au for further information

Illegal dumping The City’s waste education team has been rolling out an educational campaign about illegal dumping. This is to show residents how they can dispose of items for free within the City in an effort to minimise illegal dumping. Illegal dumping is unsightly and can reduce property value. It can also be harmful to animals and people nearby. The City would like to thank the community for their

Clean sand, bricks, roof tiles & concrete pass Valid 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au for further information

areas and what we can do to minimise illegal dumping. Local Government Elections Local Government Elections will be held on Saturday, 19 October 2019. This year, for the first time, electors will be given the chance to vote for their Mayor in addition to their ward Councilor. To find out more information about enrolling to vote or nominating to become an Elected Member please visit: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/election2019

Fridge Pass Valid 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au for further information

efforts in looking out for and reporting illegal dumping.

Mattress pass Valid 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au for further information

We’ve seen an increase in reporting which helps us to identify problem

Annual fire safety and firebreak property requirements All land owners and residents within the City must ensure their properties comply with the City’s requirements for the upcoming fire season. For land area less than 2,000m 2 : Slash/mow all grass to a height no greater than five centimetres and remove all flammable material. Land area greater than 2,000m 2 : Install a continuous three metre wide firebreak, clear of all flammable material, around all structures and along all external boundaries of the land. Required works must be completed before 30 November and maintained until 31 March each year. If your property does not meet the firebreak requirements, you may be issued with a $250 fine and charged for any remedial works. For more information visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/firebreaks

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