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Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

Our Waste Minimisation and Management Plan sets out what actions we will take to make it easier to do the right thing with our communities waste, increase recycling and reduce waste to landfill. 

This includes everything from your weekly rubbish and recycling collection to funding for community initiatives.

The aim: to reduce the environmental harm of waste and provide economic, social and cultural benefits for our communities.

A new plan is on the way

We are currently working for on a new Waste Minimisation and Management Plan for 2025-2031, this will replace the current Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018-2024.

The new Plan is expected to be to be adopted in June 2025, following a consultation process.

Why is it being replaced?

The Waste Minimisation Act requires councils to review their waste minimisation and management plans every six years.

In addition to this, the needs of our community changes over time – and so does the world of waste.  We need to update our Plan to adapt to these opportunities.

What is being considered?
  • Waste Minimisation and Management Plan’s are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
  • Changes to legislation and new strategies from central government need to be considered. 
  • Research via waste audits and a waste services review are being referred to for direction.
  • Direction from our community, elected members and business will also help shape the content.
  • The Plan aims to align with Council’s existing plans and strategies, such as the  Climate Response and Resilience Strategy 


Have your say

Absolutely! Consultation will start March 2025 and close April 2025.

Head to our Say it page  in March for more information.

Say it

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