Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
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In Mount Fox, a community of around 100 people, something pretty impressive is happening and it’s all about recycling.
When we first introduced the Mount Fox Community Recycling Hub, the goal was simple: make recycling easier and more accessible, and see what happens. What we’ve seen since then has been nothing short of encouraging.
Since the trial wrapped up in October last year, the community has continued to build on that momentum. Between October 2025 and May 2026, 16,800 litres of recyclables were collected across 15 services.
For a town this size, that’s a significant effort and proof that small actions really do add up.
What stands out most to me isn’t just the numbers, but the consistency. Even with road works on the Mount Fox Range, recycling volumes increased by 23 per cent. That tells me this isn’t just a one-off success. It’s become part of everyday life. Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about making the right choice, day in and day out.
And the Mount Fox community has shown that when you make it simple, people are more than willing to get involved.
I’ve also been really pleased to see the respect shown toward the facility. Contamination has stayed low, there’s been no damage or misuse, and residents have taken real pride in keeping the site clean and functional.
I want to sincerely thank the Mount Fox community for embracing this initiative and working together to make it a success. That sense of ownership and community pride is what makes projects like this thrive.
I also want to acknowledge the Council team who helped bring this initiative to life.
From planning through to delivery and ongoing support, their work has made it possible for a small community like Mount Fox to access a service that makes a real difference.
At the end of the day, good waste management isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about people, and Mount Fox has shown that when communities are given the right tools, they step up and make them work.
And that’s something worth talking about.
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