Domestic waste services on the Central Coast are provided by Remondis under contracts with the Central Coast Council.

The dispute lodged by the Transport Workers’ Union (“TWU”) in the Fair Work Commission is between Remondis and the TWU acting on behalf of some of the drivers.  It does not involve ​council.

The wages and conditions of Remondis’ drivers are the responsibility of the current waste contractor, Remondis.   It is unfortunate Central Coast residents and ratepayers will be inconvenienced by strike action planned by the TWU for Friday March 3 and by a stop work meeting on Monday 27 February.

Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he has made it clear to the TWU, who represent Remondis’ drivers, that ​Council’s role is to ensure the community get reliable and best value waste services.

“Council has a broader responsibility here to provide the very best value possible to our 331,000 residents in garbage and recycling services, both under the current arrangements with Remondis and beyond,” Mr Reynolds said.

“That doesn’t mean Remondis’ workers will be left out when the current contracts come to an end.

“In fact given the knowledge, skill levels and experience of these drivers, they would seem to have good prospects of being employed by any contractor, after tenders are invited by the Council”.

Residents who normally put their bins out on Monday and Friday mornings are advised to leave their bins and kerbside collections out as normal and they will be collected.

For any further advice on delayed waste services, residents should contact Remondis on 1300 126 278.