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Smarter, Cleaner, Greener - December 2018
Summer is on the way. Save money and be prepared. Reduce your home cooling costs and make it more comfortable - sign up now for a FREE assessment by one of our qualified assessors. You will also be in for a chance to win $1,500 towards sustainable improvements in your home.
Our FREE Household CleanUp collection for December is NOW FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to clear out your clutter you can book in early for January 2019. Bookings fill up fast, especially around the peak holiday periods, so please plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
The Household CleanUp service is only available on the same day as your regular bin collection and bookings must be made at least 10 business days in advance. Please note that you will be unable to make a booking for Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
If you live in an apartment, please contact your building or strata manager to book a Household CleanUp collection for your complex.
Are your items too good to waste?
Before making a CleanUp booking, consider extending the life of your items:
- Donate items to friends, family or charity stores
- Use one of our local clothing bins [Read More]
- Hold a garage sale [Read More]
- Sell items online e.g. on Gumtree, eBay or through local Facebook pages (charges may apply)
- Use our Chipping and Mulching Service [Read More]
City of Ryde Achieves Significant Reductions in Emissions
The City of Ryde has reduced its carbon footprint, with new figures showing Council’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped substantially in 2017/18.
According to the City of Ryde’s Annual Environment Update for 2017/18, Council’s CO² emissions for the year were 12,614 gigajoules (GJ). This was 10% lower than Council’s annual greenhouse gas emissions in the previous 12-month period which amounted to 14,082GJ.
The decrease was largely due to lighting upgrades that included the installation of energy-efficient LEDs at a number of facilities, including at the Ryde Aquatic and Leisure Centre (RALC) and Peel Park.
Other carbon emission reduction initiatives included savings from the very efficient cogeneration facility at the RALC, where heat and power is produced at the same time resulting in a 10% reduction in electricity consumption at the RALC.
2019 Waste Collection Calendar
Check your letterbox – the new waste collection calendar for 2019 is currently being delivered to all households in the City of Ryde. The calendar contains information about:
- Your bin collection days
- What can go in your bins
- Pre-Booked Household CleanUp
- Problem waste disposal options
- Free community events and workshops.
If you have not received your 2019 waste collection calendar by the New Year, please call 9952 8222 and we can arrange to send one to you. You can also download a calendar from our website. To learn more about our waste and recycling services, visit our Waste page or contact Customer Service on 9952 8222.
How Do You Feel About Insects And Spiders In Your House And Garden?
With summer just around the corner, you may start noticing more insects and spiders around your house and garden. Everybody feels differently about these creepy crawly house guests; they may not bother you or you might hate the sight of them!
A team of researchers from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney want to know which insects and spiders are living in and around your home, and which products (if any) you use to control them. By taking part in their survey, you will help them develop guidelines for people to effectively and safely manage insects and spiders around their homes. You will also have the chance to win one of five $100 Coles Myer group gift vouchers! If you are curious about the insects and spiders living around your house, you will also have the opportunity to volunteer your household for a biodiversity survey conducted by researchers from Macquarie University.
For more information and to complete the survey click on the link below or contact the research leader, Dr Lizzy Lowe.
Sustainability News and Views
In a time where there are people in our country suffering from the effects of drought Sydney Water have released some handy tips on how to save water in your garden. Check out their top 10, or for more information visit the Sydney Water website.
- Choosing plants: Plant for the climate & soil in your area
- Watering efficiently: Use watering cans or trigger nozzles on hoses so that you water the areas that need it
- Watering your garden: Water your garden before 10am or after 4pm to reduce water loss through evaporation
- Washing your car: Wash your car with a trigger nozzle on the lawn so that you water and fertilise the grass at the same time
- Weeding regularly: Remove weeds as soon as they sprout – they take water away from your plants
- Planting gardens: Group plants with similar needs together so they all get the right amount of water
- Watering your plants: Water each plants’ roots, not the leaves
- Mulching your plants: Applying 7-10cm of mulch around plants can save water lost through evaporation
- Cleaning hard surfaces: Always use a broom or rake rather than a hose to clean your driveways and hard surfaces
- Covering your pool: Use a cover to save half your pool water from evaporating each year
Spring Garden Competition Winners Revealed
Thank you to everyone who entered this year's Spring Garden Competition and a big congratulations to all our winners! The competition is one of the longest running events on the City of Ryde calendar, having been held annually for more than 30 years.
“From small balcony botanicals, to backyard sanctuaries, large native bush sites and some colourful school gardens, each of the entries received this year reflect the resurgence in gardening in our local area and the increasing interest local residents are taking in the environment,” City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, said.
The Mayor and James Mizens, Best Children's Garden winner
Waste Wise Christmas
Christmas is quickly approaching and Council would like to encourage residents to think about how they can reduce their waste this year.
REFUSE
Think about buying presents with less packaging and consider giving waste conscious gifts like trendy reusable bags, travel mugs, experiences, a worm farm or a compost bin.
For more information about subsidised compost bins and worm farms visit our website. [Read More]
REDUCE
Reduce your food waste by planning your Christmas dinner ahead of time, for information on serving sizes and food storage visit the Love Food Hate Waste website. [Read More]
REUSE
Be creative and wrap your presents in tea towels, scarves or tablecloths so they can be reused throughout the year.
RECYCLE
Recycle right during Christmas and make sure to keep recyclables loose and out of plastic bags. For more information on how to recycle right visit our Recycling Collection page. [Read More]
Did you know you can request an additional recycling bin for only $51 a year? To request an additional recycling bin fill out the Additional Bin Form and return it to Council. [Read More]
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