The City of Greater Bendigo acknowledges the recent media release regarding the closure of the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop (ERS).
The City has long supported ERS through a peppercorn lease arrangement, financial contributions to support their operations and collaborative efforts aimed at reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainability.
We understand this news is disappointing for many in our community, however we want to reassure our residents that the City remains committed to ensuring a similar level of service is provided from this site moving forward.
The City has reached out to the ERS board with an offer of a financial support package to support the continuation of the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop. The City looks forward to discussing this proposal with the Board at their earliest convenience.
We remain committed to working with community organisations that contribute to environmental outcomes and social enterprise.
We appreciate the contribution ERS has made to the community over the past 30 years and acknowledge the efforts of its staff and volunteers.
The Eaglehawk Landfill and other recycling centres across the municipality in Goornong, Heathcote and Strathfieldsaye are Council ran and there will be no changes to their operation.
The City will provide updates as they become available.
