Battery fires in waste on the rise
Central Coast Council has issued a crucial warning about the proper disposal of batteries, following a series of fires at Umina and Wyoming. The incidents, which occurred during the holiday…
Waste
$150,000 local litter grants available
Community groups, councils, regional waste groups, and businesses across NSW can access $2M in grants to help clean-up and prevent litter, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Engagement, Education and Programs Executive…
High levels of waste at Bateau Bay Beach
A boogie board, a shopping trolley and an old armchair were just some of the items removed from Bateau Bay Beach following a community clean up day on January 30….
Litter in creek causes concern
Woy Woy residents will be keeping a close eye on a drainage channel adjacent to Peninsula Leisure Centre which was cleared of litter and an abandoned shopping trolley following requests…
Dangerous waste a hazard at Ettalong Beach
Visitors to Ettalong Beach have reported sightings of broken glass and asbestos material products ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday season on the shore. Glass, tiles…
1Coast wants all residents to have a Merry Recyclable Christmas
With tonnes of wrapping paper, decorations, food, packaging, bottles and unwanted gifts thrown out at Christmas time every year, the average Australian household is estimated to increase their waste by…
Gurtle, The Garbage Turtle
A group of Year 5 students from Toukley Public School has turned a lesson on plastic pollution into a piece of sustainable art in Gurtle, the Garbage Turtle. Inspired by…
Concrete waste leaking into Kincumber Creek
Community concerns are escalating over concrete waste which residents say continues to pour into Kincumber Creek via a stormwater outlet from the Hymix batching plant in Cochrane St.