Brighton’s household waste will be taken to Glenorchy’s tip rather than Copping under a long-term deal the two councils say will save ratepayers money and take trucks off the road.
Brighton Council will dispose of its municipal waste at the Glenorchy Waste Management Centre under a formal resource sharing agreement between the neighbouring councils.
The councils said the change will cut Brighton’s transport-related emissions by about 35%.
It will also remove more than 45,000km of heavy vehicle travel from the roads each year.
Both councils would also benefit financially over the next decade, they said.
Brighton mayor Leigh Gray said the council’s trucks had previously taken waste to Copping, east of Sorell. The trip is almost 60 kilometres and takes about an hour.
He said Glenorchy had “extended the life of their landfill”.
“By making the most of existing regional infrastructure and our proximity to one another, we can deliver better value for ratepayers while achieving outstanding environmental outcomes,” he said.
“It provides Brighton with a reliable and sustainable waste disposal solution while delivering improved financial outcomes for ratepayers.”
Glenorchy mayor Sue Hickey said the agreement would ensure Glenorchy residents continued to receive waste services while making the most of landfill capacity.
“This is a historic arrangement between our two councils and one that will create long-term benefits for both communities,” she said.
