Paterson Waste Services

Media Release 22 May 2024

Waste collection services on the Fraser Coast will soon be provided to residents in the rural suburb of Paterson, marking another milestone in the region’s continued growth.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Phil Truscott said he had received many requests from residents to include Paterson in the waste collection area and was pleased the expansion had been given the green light at today’s Council meeting (Wednesday 22 May).

“Paterson is a rural area about 40 minutes south of Maryborough, just past Bauple, and is home to around 200 residents,” he said.

“Council is thrilled to extend our waste collection service to the residents of Paterson, further enhancing the quality of life for these residents and environmental sustainability across our region.”

To assess demand for this new service, Council undertook an extensive community engagement process, including a survey showing 80 per cent of respondents favoured a standard waste collection service for Paterson.

“This new service will include a weekly waste collection service and a fortnightly recycling service,” Cr Truscott said.

“The introduction of this new service will make it easier for Paterson residents to recycle and dispose of their waste without having to travel to a regional waste facility.”

Council contractor Cleanaway will service the additional waste and recycling bins in Paterson using its existing fleet and resources without adversely impacting the current level of service throughout the region.

The collection service is set to commence by the end of June 2024 with all residents in the area to receive a letter from Council detailing the costs and collection dates.

The expansion of waste services to Paterson follows the expansion of waste services to Owanyilla near Tiaro in 2021.

ENDS

Consultation has now closed. Council is now considering feedback from the Paterson community. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide their feedback on this matter. A report will go to a Council meeting in the coming months.

Council has decided to extend the consultation period until 18 February 2024 to give property owners more time to provide their feedback.

If you haven’t already completed the survey – we would like to hear from you and what you would like to see for the future of waste services in your area.

We thank you for taking the time to Have Your Say.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the project – please do not hesitate to contact:

• Waste Services Team on: waste.services@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or 1300 79 49 29.

Kind regards,

Community Development and Engagement Team (on behalf of the Waste Services Team)
Fraser Coast Regional Council

T 1300 79 49 29 | E community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

30/10/23
Survey is now open for the Paterson Waste Services Consultation. Have Your Say Now!

Survey closes 9 November at 11:55pm.