Published on 19 August 2024
Snowy Valleys Council has announced changes to operational hours at some of its Resource Recovery Centres (RRC).
The changes are part of an approved series of service reductions aimed at ensuring financial sustainability over the coming 12 months.
Council manages six RRCs across the region and the changed operating hours apply to centres at Adelong, Batlow, Khancoban and Talbingo which will all now open two days per week.
The Tumbarumba centre will continue to open four days per week and the Tumut RRC will operate five days a week.
Residents can visit any RRC during operating hours to drop off green waste (including FOGO), recycling and general waste.
Community Recycling Centres (CRC) within the Tumbarumba and Tumut centres also provide permanent free drop-off for common household problem waste including chemicals, e-waste, batteries, household paint and cooking oil.
The container deposit scheme Retun & Earn and the Tumut Re-use Shop also all operate within the Tumut RRC.
From September 2024 the new RRC opening hours are:
Residents are encouraged to download the free SVC Waste App to easily access operating times and learn more about waste and recycling materials accepted at each RRC. Download today via the App Store or Google Play.