Ballarat, Australia introduces waste management app for residents to reduce waste and adapt to new collection system.

The City of Ballarat, Australia, has introduced a $25,000 waste management app to aid residents in reducing waste and adapting to a new collection system. This app replaces costly printed calendars, part of a broader $10 million investment in waste management. Significant changes include shifting general waste collection from weekly to fortnightly and implementing a community engagement campaign. Concerns about plastic waste persist among families as the council aims to minimize landfill use.

September 15, 2024
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