Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’
The Victorian Liberal opposition has pledged to mandate weekly general rubbish collections if they win the upcoming state election. Leader Jess Wilson criticized the current fortnightly system as 'disgusting' and promised that the change would not increase household costs.
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Waste management policy is a significant local political issue that impacts household convenience and municipal budget management.
Victoria’s opposition leader Jess Wilson says if elected in November, a Liberal-National government would require all councils to collect general rubbish every week. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Victoria’s opposition leader Jess Wilson says if elected in November, a Liberal-National government would require all councils to collect general rubbish every week. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Victorian politics Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’ If opposition wins November’s state election, leader Jess Wilson vows households will not pay more under the change
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Victorian Liberals have vowed to restore weekly rubbish collections if they win November’s state election, with leader Jess Wilson describing the current fortnightly system in her local area as “disgusting”.
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