Hansard - ACT Legislative Assembly

Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 1 Hansard (18 February) . . Page.. 383 ..

Rubbish Bins in Public Areas

(Question No. 91)

Mr Hargreaves asked the Minister for Urban Services, upon notice:

In relation to public rubbish bin collections could the Minister outline:

1. What was the expenditure for (a) 1996/97 and (b) 1997/98.

2. What is the predicted expenditure for 1998/99.

3. How many (a) metal bins and (b) plastic wheelie bins were located in public areas in 1997.

4. How many (a) metal bins and (b) plastic wheelie bins were located in public areas in 1998.

5. How many (a) metal bins and (b) plastic wheelie bins are currently located in public areas.

Mr Smyth: The answer to Mr Hargreaves' question is as follows:

1. Details of the cost of general cleaning is kept. However, emptying rubbish bins is not costed separately.

2. Details of such expenditure is not available, see above.

3. There were approximately (a) 1,000 metal bins and (b) 430 plastic wheelie bins in 1997.

4. There were approximately (a) 1,000 metal bins and (b) 430 plastic wheelie bins in 1998.

5. There are (a) 100 metal bins and (b) 830 plastic wheelie bins currently located in public areas.