The City of Greater Bendigo has begun sending out 58,243 rates notices to residents, which will raise a total of $120 million this financial year.
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Ratepayers who pay their rates in full by October 2, 2017, will receive a 1.5 per cent discount.
To receive the discount, any arrears outstanding must also be paid in full along with the current rates and charges and fire services levy.
Director Corporate Performance Kerryn Ellis said rates were an important way to help fund community services and maintain and upgrade infrastructure such as footpaths and roads.
“If residents would like to make further saving on their rates notice, they can downsize their garbage bin and save over $100,” Ms Ellis said.
Garbage and recycling charges for 2017/2018 rates notices are as follows:
- 120/140 litre garbage bin (in Organics Waste collection area) $125.45
- 240 litre garbage bin (in Organics Waste collection area) $230.50
- 120/140 litre garbage bin (outside Organic Waste collection area) $144.80
- 240 litre garbage bin (outside Organic Waste collection area) $249.90
- Recycling bin (140L, 240L or 360L) $67.80
- Organic Waste bin (140L or 240L) $87.70
The rates notices issued cover this financial year and will raise a total of $120M.
Ratepayers who do not pay their rates early can pay in full by February 15, 2018 to avoid interest penalties. Alternatively, rates can be paid over four instalments on October 2, 2017, November 30, 2017, February 28, 2018 and May 31, 2018.
Rates can be paid by direct debit, BPAY, Bpoint, Postbillpay, Easyway, via fortnightly Centrepay deductions from Centrelink benefits, by post, telephone, or at any Bendigo Bank branch, Australia Post Office or at the City’s offices located in Bendigo and Heathcote.