Incorrect disposal of oil cans cause a big mess

In a recent incident, oil spilled from a general waste bin and onto the road and gutter as a JJ Richards truck emptied it.

In another incident, a sealed oil can burst open while being crushed by the truck’s hopper, causing a mess inside and a potential fire hazard.

All residents are encouraged to dispose of their domestic motor oil responsibly at one of council’s waste transfer stations.

Residents who are found to have incorrectly disposed of oil cans may be held responsible for the cost of cleaning the spill.

Domestic motor oil up to 20 litres can be disposed of free-of-charge at any of council’s Rural Transfer Stations, as well as the Paget Waste Management Centre.

Each of these locations has an oil bay especially for the disposal of motor oil.

View locations and opening times of facilities here.

For more information contact council on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).