City of Stirling Budget Newsletter

Waste update The City would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment to sorting your waste correctly, resulting in 54% of waste diversion from landfill. Our latest audits also show a significant decrease in the contamination of yellow-top recycling bins, reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill.

Collected 16,768 tonnes of green waste through your green-top bin

Collected 22,244 tonnes of recyclables through your yellow-top bin

Diverted 2,082 tonnes of material from landfill via our on-demand skip bin service diverted 54% of waste from landfill

Collected 15,669 mattresses equalling 629 tonnes

Collected 598 tonnes of e-waste

Pet Registrations Take advantage of discounted pet registration fees until 31 October. First time 1-year cat registrations are free and dogs that have never been registered before are eligible for 1-year registrations at half-price. Registration forms are available at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/petregistration Youth Development The City of Stirling is excited to have a newly formed Youth Development Team! The team is busy working on four focus areas: • Engagement, Information & Support • Leadership & Civic Participation • Youth-Friendly Communities • Inclusion & Diversity Watch this space! Contact us on (08) 9205 8567 or send us an email to youth@stirling.wa.gov.au

Collected 297 tonnes of

Collected 491 tonnes of whitegoods

Collected 1,849 kg of batteries from our schools

household hazardous waste

When you live in a green community everyone benefits including birds and our wildlife. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov. au/streettrees for more information. Have you registered for your free trees? The City is now offering up to two free trees for your garden! With a variety of species available, don’t miss your chance to help shade and cool your home and create a greener more liveable City. To register for your trees, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/ livinggreen or phone (08) 9205 8555.

Street Trees Trees are nature’s air conditioner. They purify the air and cool it by several degrees. Trees can save you money reducing your heating and cooling bills by up to 15% every year. Living on a beautiful tree-lined street is a great investment and adds over $16,000 to the value of your home, they encourage healthy lifestyles as they entice you and your family outdoors, where you can connect and enjoy nature.

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