YOUR COUNCIL

Misinformation and how to indentify credible sources

Georges River Libraries has recently appointed a new position of Librarian Information Services. This role will focus on supporting the community through an environment of rapidly changing information with an emphasis on promoting health, legal, government and research information and services.

New librarian Louise will be bringing her many years of experience working in public libraries to this role as well as her rigorous research, analytical skills and online expertise. To start off her new role and to promote Scam Awareness Week this August, Louise wanted to share her top 5 tips to protect you against scams.

You can find more information about scams and sign up to the scam watch eNewsletter by visiting www.scamwatch.gov.au • Do your own research to independently verify if someone is who they claim to be by calling back on a verified phone number. • Be suspicious of emails and messages asking for your personal information, even if they seem to be from a trusted source. • Don't share personal information online with someone you've never met in person including limiting personal information shared on social media. • Use tools such as anti-virus software to help you check and protect your online security. • Subscribe to the Scamwatch eNewsletter to stay up to date on the latest scams. If you would like to know more about the information environment, please contact Louise on library@ georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Waste calendar changes

Council will be updating the process for residents to receive their annual waste service calendars.

Commencing in January 2022, residents will only receive a printed waste calendar by contacting our customer service team on mail@georgesriver.nsw. gov.au or at 02 9330 6400. Residents can also see their waste collection dates at any time by visiting Council’s website and entering the home address in the waste service search function. Visit the waste pages of Councils website for more information.

Household Chemical CleanOut

Council‘s next Household Chemical CleanOut event will be held on Sunday 19 September 2021, 9am - 3:30pm at Mortdale Depot (100 Roberts Avenue, Mortdale).

Make sure to only bring accepted chemical waste. Below you can view the items that are accepted and unaccepted.

Accepted Waste Unaccepted Waste

Acids, alkali materials, car batteries, motor oils, fuels and fluids Domestic bin waste

Fire extinguishers and gas bottles Tech waste or e-waste

Hobby chemicals, pool chemicals, paints and solvents.

Fluorescent tubes Furniture or household appliances

Commercial waste

Herbicides, pesticides and poisons Asbestos

Keep up to date with the latest information on this event and future events by visiting Councils ‘What’s On’ and Chemical CleanOut pages. If you need to dispose of any waste that is not accepted at this event, visit the A-Z Recycling Guide on Council’s website for more information.

A-Z Guide

Council have created an easy-to-use recycling guide on our website. The A-Z Recycling guide contains information on how to dispose of over 150 difficult waste items such as chemicals, electronic waste, and bulky household items.

We always encourage the community to reduce, reuse and recycle, so if you don’t know how to dispose of a certain item, visit this link to find a solution

www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Services/Waste/ A-Z-Recycling-Guide