Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Buy an Efficient Car

  With the emergence of peak oil and climate change as hot issues, car manufacturers have been focusing on fuel efficiency, aerodynamics, hybrid and electric technology. So when you’re next in the market for a new set of wheels, consider buying an energy efficient car.
  
  Cars are the primary mode of transport in Australia with most households having at least one. The current generation of cars emit greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. For every litre of petrol used in a motor vehic…

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• Waste

  Missed your Bin Service?
  If your bins have not been collected or you have missed your service day please contact the Waste Hotline on 1800 805 305. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8am - 5pm.

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• Battery and Chemical Disposal

  Did you know? Australians buy 350 million household batteries each year, but only 4% of these are returned to a collection centre for recycling.
  
  It is important to recycle batteries so that toxic chemicals don't end up damaging our environment and raw materials can be used again. Recycling batteries also helps prevent fires and explosions in our waste collection vehicles.
  
  Wollondilly residents have access to a number of free battery recycling collection centres which accept any brand of A…

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• Food Waste and Composting

  Australian households dispose of thousands of dollars of food each year. Discover some sustainable ways of disposing of food waste.
  
   
  
  Food Composting and Educational Sites
  Food Wise
  Food Wise provides some amazing tips, tricks and information about reducing food waste. Food Wise provides information on seasonal foods, composting, fair trade and more.
  
  If you find you don't know what to do with left over food, Food Wise also houses some amazing recipes to use up your leftover foods. The fo…

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• How to Reduce Waste

  There are many things you can do around the home, or at work, to minimise the amount of waste you generate and to recover valuable resources through initiatives such as composting and worm farming.
  
   
  
  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
  
  Limit your use of single-use and disposable products and opt for re-usable items
  Keep re-usable bags for your shopping
  When buying fruit and vegetables, put them in your trolley rather than plastic bags
  Donate unwanted clothes, household it…

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• Picton Cemetery

  Picton cemetery is located between Dunlop Place & Wild Street in Upper Picton. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area containing graves dating back to the 1800's. The new section provides for interment in general (non-denomination) lawn beams and interment of ashes within the Remembrance Wall or Memorial Wall. The older monumental section is at full capacity and is only available for existing reservations.
  
   
  
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  Presbyterian
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• Community Participation Plan

  The Community Participation Plan (CPP) was developed to provide the community with a clear process of how and when Council will engage with the community in relation to proposed development and plan making across the Shire, including mandatory requirements for public exhibition in relation to its planning functions.
  
  The overarching aim of community participation is to gather feedback from the community on key strategic planning documents, planning proposals, and development applications to info…

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• Biodiversity and Threatened Species

  Threatened Species in Wollondilly
  Wollondilly Shire boasts remarkable natural attributes, including diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, critical conservation areas and natural landscapes featuring rivers, creeks, and groundwater systems that provide vital water supplies to sustain local biodiversity and supply Sydney's drinking water catchment.
  
  Locally we have various ecological communities, including the critically endangered Shale/Sandstone Transition Forest, Cumberland Plain Woodland…

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• Councillor Attendance and Expense Reports

  Councillor Attendance Reports
  Meeting and Conference Attendance – September 2016 to November 2019
  
  Meeting and Conference Attendance - 2019/2020
  
  Meeting and Conference Attendance - July to December 2020
  
  Meeting and Conference Attendance - January to June 2021
  
  Meeting and Conference Attendance - July to December 2021
  
  Meeting and Conference Attendance - January to June 2022
  
  Councillor Expense Reports
  Fees and Expenses 2018/19 Financial Year
  
  Fees and Expenses - July to December 2019
  
  Fees and…

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• Your Rate Notice Explained

  The below is a sample copy of Wollondilly Shire Council's Rates and Charges notice issued in July of each year. A PDF copy of the below document can be viewed by clicking here.
  
   
  
  Please click on the below headings for further information regarding your Rates and Charges Notice.

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• New Tree Planting

  Information to consider when planting trees on your property or in public spaces.
  
   
  
  Planting Trees on Private PropertyIf you wish to plant trees on your private property you do not require approval to do so. We recommend planting native trees if possible.
  
  Our Community Nursery provides five free native plants to Wollondilly Shire residents per quarter. See our Community Nursery page for further information.
  
  When planting please consider:
  
  How it may affect your neighbours
  Future growth
  Power…

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• Trees on Public Land

  Council is committed to the holistic management of street trees in a rural and residential setting.
  
  Council recognises that trees are an essential, living infrastructure asset and resource that provides a wide range of social, environmental and economic benefits.
  
  Street trees will be pruned to:
  
  Improve line of sight for vehicular movements
  Remove any dead, dying or dangerous branches (or trees if deemed necessary)
  Allow clearance for pedestrians and vehicles
  Allow clearance to buildings (wher…

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• Tree Management Application

  See a list of common questions in regards to the Tree Management Application.
  
   
  
  Lodging a Tree Management ApplicationWhen is a Tree Management Application Needed?You must complete a Tree Management Application (linked below) and pay the relevant fee to get a permit for managing trees. The fees are in accordance with Council's fees and charges 2023/24 (updated each financial year).
  
  You will need approval if:
  
  The tree(s) is not on Council's Exemption List (See FAQ's below for fu…

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• Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040

  Wollondilly 2040 is Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). It was made and came into effect on 27 March 2020.
  
   
  
  Purpose
  The LSPS outlines the land use planning vision for Wollondilly over the next 20 years. This vision is for a prosperous, sustainable and resilient future for Wollondilly residents, with an enviable lifestyle of historic villages, modern living, rural lands and bush settings.
  
   
  
  Wollondilly 2040 identifies key planning priorities and actions that focus on protect…

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