Local business champions a plastic free future Published on 24 November 2021 Riverston Tea Rooms have completed their switch from single use plastics to sustainable options with the help of Plastic Free CQ, a program supported by Rockhampton Regional Council. Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Donna Kirkland, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling, Environment
Don’t waste your weekend – come along to the Recycling Fair Published on 11 November 2021 This Saturday Rockhampton Regional Council is hosting a Recycling Fair littered with free family fun – so come along to help celebrate! Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling
Landfill fire shows the wrong waste can put people at risk Published on 29 September 2021 On Saturday night it took three fire trucks, two water trucks, and an excavator to put out a fire at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility (LCRMF). Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling
Ready to roll on FOGO trial Published on 08 September 2021 Hundreds of households across the Region are set to see a green addition this October when Council’s Food Organics and Gardens Organics (FOGO) bin trial hits the kerbside. Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling
Young voice delivers a big message Published on 24 August 2021 Nine year old ‘Straw No More’ advocate Charlie Erlewein stepped up to the Council podium today to deliver a strong message to her community: it’s time to make the switch from single use plastics. Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling, Environment