FROM tomorrow morning (August 13) residential red and yellow bin collections will start from 5am as a preventative measure to ensure there is no service disruption and allow the collection contractor to stagger shifts to maintain driver-distancing measures.

There is currently no change to the start times of green-bin collections, which will remain as 7 am.

Pre-booked bulky waste collections are continuing at this stage.

Libraries

All libraries including the ACT Heritage Library are closed to the public. I

Libraries ACT says all items currently on loan have had their due dates extended until August 31. Library return chutes will be closed and library items can be renewed online or by phone on 6205 9000.

In addition to these closures, the home library service and mystery box service will be temporarily suspended.

Funerals

Funeral services will continue with a maximum of 10 people allowed to attend.

Gungahlin Crematorium will continue operating, with capacity limited to eight people in the private viewing room.

Domestic Animal Services

The Domestic Animal Services (DAS) shelter in Symonston is closed to the public except by appointment via  Access Canberra on 132281.

The shelter will remain staffed to care for the dogs in DAS’ care.

DAS Rangers will continue to respond to call outs for community safety.