Waste Local Law FAQs
Why does the Town need a new Waste Local Law?
The Town does not currently have a Waste Local Law and is using the refuse provisions of the Town’s Health Local Law. The Health Local Law was made in 1995, is outdated, and not fit for the purpose of administrating waste services and related matters.
The purpose of this Waste Local Law is to assist the Town of Mosman Park in administering sustainable waste and recycling services to maintain consistent, cost effective and functional waste management practices.
The Waste Local Law will assist in administering the State Government Waste Strategy and local government waste management activities. This will ensure that all parties meet their obligation to our current community and future generations to better manage the collection and disposal of our waste.
How will the new Waste Local Law affect current waste collection services?
The new Waste Local Law will not make any changes to residents and businesses' current waste collection services.
Kerbside waste and recycling, as well as Verge Valet collections will remain unchanged. The Town will be progressing to the 3-bin Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) system in line with the State Government Waste Strategy, mid 2023 but this is not as a result of the proposed Waste Local Law.
Why doesn’t the new Waste Local Law include liquid waste, litter or illegal dumping?
Provisions about liquid waste are dealt with under the Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004, and litter or dumping under the Litter Act 1979.
Where can I get more information?
More information about waste, recycling and Verge Valet can be found here
Alternatively, contact us on admin@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au