Increase in Recycling Centre contamination
Over the past two weeks, the Victoria Street Recycling Centre in Young has experienced a significant increase in contamination according to Hilltops Council.
In a statement posted on social media Council said the contamination included:
General household waste
Used needles/syringes
Dead animals
“This centre is operated by the Elouera Association, and all recycling is hand-sorted by their dedicated staff,” Council said.
“These recent contaminants pose serious health and safety risks to workers and damage the effectiveness of our recycling system.”
Council is asking the public to please DO NOT place general waste, hazardous items, or biological materials in the recycling bins and to dispose of waste correctly.
Go to the Recycling & Resource Recovery section at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/services/waste-servicesrecycling/ for a comprehensive list of what goes in what bin.
“Let’s protect our workers and do the right thing for our environment,” Council said.
condemned the contamination and called for locals to take the time and do the right thing.
“ Very sad, it’s more than feral, it’s a total disrespect for everyone,” one local commented.
“There is no excuse, no matter how self entitled you think you might be.”
Another anonymous member commented on their experience while working in the plant.
In the local community groups the majority of residents all
“I’ve assisted on the belt where (dog waste) came through getting squashed into the belt,” they said.
“It was pretty horrific, also
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Proposed Road Disposal Section 152D Roads Act 1993
In accordance with section 152D of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given of the proposed sale of the Crown public roads listed in Schedule 1.
If a sale proceeds, the road(s) will cease to be a public road upon transfer of the road to freehold land in accordance with section 152H of the Act. Schedule 1:
• Crown roads at Frogmore, adjoining north of Lot 108 DP754100 being the property south of 190 Gentle Destiny Road. (File Ref: 17/01472, Cluster: 678788)
All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.
Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 For the Manager, Divestments
For further enquiries please visit the website roads.crownland.nsw.gov.au or contact Mandy Ade by email at mandy.ade@crownland.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 6640 3923 quoting file references above. LT0623
unopened chicken products, dirty nappies...if in doubt, throw it out.
“It’s not fair on the staff (clients) who work there.”
Another commentor wrote that it’s not hard to sort waste from recycling, ‘same as it’s not hard to throw rubbish into a garbage bin and not just on the ground.’
According to the Elouera Association, who run the Young Recycling Facility, website items that can be recycled include:
Glass bottles
Plastic drink bottles
Glass jars
Paper
Plastic containers
Aluminium cans
Plastic milk bottles
Tin cans
Cardboard
Scrap metal that is dropped to the depot
To find out more about what products can and cannot be recycled, also how to prepare products to be recycled please visit the Hilltops Council website or visit the Elouera Association website where there is a list of what can be recycled at https:// elouera-association.com/ elouera-recycling/.
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SHEA, Francis Gerard “Gerard”.
The death has occurred of Mr Francis Gerard Shea better known as Gerard. Late of Templemore Street, Young. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Bowral and District Hospital.
Much loved husband of Kerry. Devoted father and father-in-law of Matt and Sam, Chris and Renae, and Phil. Adored Pop of Aidan, Oliver, Flynn, Layla and Calvin. Sadly missed by all extended family and friends.
Aged 79 years. Rest in peace.
A Catholic Mass to celebrate Gerard’s life will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St Mary’s Catholic Church Young, commencing at 11am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Following the Mass, Gerard will be taken for private cremation.
For those unable to attend Gerard’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
Patterson Brothers Funerals 95 Main Street, Young N.S.W 02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au
