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Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group

Postal Address:	PO BOX 82 BELMONT VIC 3216
Street Address:	Level 1, 284 Bellerine Street SOUTH GEELONG VIC 3220
Telephone:	(03) 5223 2622
Fax:
Email:	info@bswwrrg.vic.gov.au
Website:	https://www.reduce-recycle.com.au/
Reviewed:	04/08/2022

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