The service has been increased from a red and yellow bin garbage service to include a green lid bin as well.

It came into being this week and is designed to limit the amount of landfill.

Much has been written about the new service, which was brought about through the NetWaste group of councils.

Now the regional waste management agency (NetWaste) is running a new campaign aimed at collecting more likes and followers on its social media channels.

The group has 27 member councils  (including Parkes) across an area covering more than 40% of NSW, and is responsible for implementing targeted waste solutions in dozens of central west communities. 

Planning strategically and thinking regionally for waste management has benefited many of these communities, with state government grants recently awarded for waste reduction programs, community recycling centres and a crackdown on illegal dumping.

“Our work helps people clean up their local environments, reduce landfill, increase recycling and educate themselves and their children about how we can make a difference by thinking about how we manage our waste,” Sue Clarke (Environmental Learning Advisor) said.

“We celebrated our 20th birthday last year and in the past two decades we have achieved many milestones in collaborative approaches to waste and resource management. 

“We are now also using new channels to engage with our local communities – including Facebook and Twitter,” she said.

Local residents are urged to Like NetWaste on Facebook and follow its Twitter account to ensure they receive regular updates and tips on topics including what household rubbish goes in which bin, when your bulky waste clean ups are on, how to dispose of old chemicals and where new recycling centres are being installed.

The agency’s Waste2Art Facebook page boasts more than 215 fans and keeps residents updated as to when and where the popular regional art exhibition is being featured.

“With social media, it’s so simple to stay in touch and learn where and when our used oil collections and household chemical clean-outs are on,” Ms Clarke said.