New Waste Monsters featured on waste trucks

Fraser Coast Regional Council is thrilled to announce that three new Waste Monsters have joined our team!

The waste education stickers were installed on existing Cleanaway trucks to help promote important waste and recycling messages across the Fraser Coast.

“The monsters help spread important waste and recycling lessons, especially among our younger residents,” Cr Darren Everard said.

“Each monster has its own mission to inspire residents to dispose of waste responsibly, and where possible, increase recycling and reuse or reduce waste going to landfill.”

The new educational waste monsters include Henry, Claire and Charley.

Whether it’s broken-up slabs, bricks, driveways, or concrete garden edging - Concrete Claire is on a mission to recycle the lot.

Concrete waste can’t go in your kerbside bin, but it can be dropped directly at Council’s waste facilities, where we crush it into road base.

Cyclops Charley’s message is simple. If it doesn't fit in the bin, please do the right thing, and take it to the tip. Illegal dumping is a crime, and fines apply.

Illegal dumping pollutes our environment and significantly diminishes the use, enjoyment and value of our public places. Illegal dumping of items containing chemicals or asbestos can directly cause harm or injury to humans and wildlife.

Henry the Safety Hero’s message is to keep a safe distance from garbage trucks. Parents and children may be excited to see the Waste Monsters on bin day, but they should stand clear while the truck’s arm is in use.

“We encourage the Fraser Coast community to stay safe around Cleanaway trucks, both on the road and as a pedestrian,” Cleanaway Wide Bay Branch Manager Rob Tilley said.

“Cleanaway trucks have long arms to pick up kerbside bins – please don’t walk or play close to the truck while it’s working. Wave to the driver from a safe distance – they might not see you while they are working.

“While driving, please stay safe by avoiding the driver’s blind spots. Collection trucks stop regularly, so always leave two car lengths distance behind the truck, be patient and overtake when safe to do so.”

There are now 19 different waste monsters on Fraser Coast waste and recycling trucks.

Residents can visit www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/waste-monsters to learn more about each monster, download colouring-in sheets and a ‘Collect a Truck’ bingo card.  

Truck routes are being rotated so residents have a chance to spot different monsters doing their bin collections.