Recycling made easier at Coldstream Transfer Station

27 May 2010

Recycling at Council's recovery and waste transfer centre in Coldstream is now even easier thanks to $200,000 worth of improvements at the site.

Work was recently completed to increase the number of unloading bays for residents disposing of recycled items at the transfer centre.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Len Cox said the improvements were completed in response to an increased number of recyclables being collected at the site.

"Residents have become a lot more conscientious when it comes to recycling unwanted household items," Cr Cox said.

"As technology improves, so too does our ability to recycle a larger variety of used goods, including televisions, computers and other equipment, which is a much better alternative to sending them directly to landfill," he said.

Improvements at the transfer centre include an extra three unloading bays for recycling, and an extra two bays for general waste disposal.

Systems for recovery of e-waste have also been improved to provide for the increased number of electrical goods including televisions, computers and other appliances that are disposed of at the centre.

"Improvements at the site will also assist in reducing traffic congestion and queues, enabling residents to unload their recyclables in less time," Cr Cox said.

The Coldstream Recovery and Waste Transfer Centre is located on Ingram Road, Coldstream, and is open from 8.30am to 4pm seven days a week.

Council Recovery and Waste Transfer Centres are also located in Healesville and Wesburn.