The mayor’s comments come after a big community response to a story on the Oberon Review Facebook page saying council was looking at the future of the recycling bins on Lowes Mount Road because items including dead animals had been left there.

Many of those who commented on the story said council should be providing a household recycling service.

Cr Sajowitz said there were no immediate plans to introduce household recycling bins and council would need to consult with the community about any such service because of its cost. 

"It has not been supported in the past,” she said. "Council has attempted to make recycling as easy as possible by introducing recycling options at the waste facility and village transfer stations supporting free metal, green waste, e-waste, glass, plastic and paper recycling options. 

"With engagement about to commence in relation to the new Community Strategic Plan, it is the perfect time for the community to let council know if household recycling bins are widely supported and if so would the ratepayers be willing to pay for this service into the future."

Meanwhile, council will conduct a kerbside bulky waste collection on Monday and Tuesday, October 23 and 24 for residents in the west of Oberon and on Wednesday and Thursday, October 25 and 26 for residents in the east of Oberon. Whitegoods, furniture, small car parts, hot water services, bagged and boxed items are some of the items that will be accepted for collection.

A trial for additional opening days has been approved for Burraga and Black Springs waste transfer stations.