In-house recycling and the introduction of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) services will be a key consideration as Shoalhaven City Council prepares its upcoming waste strategy.
The New South Wales council said FOGO collection ahead of the state’s 2030 mandate will be a key consideration as it aims to reduce waste to landfill in line with national targets.
Other considerations include a waste voucher review, the commissioning of the council’s Materials Recovery Facility, processing of comingled products and the continuation of Shoalhaven’s Glass Recycling Plant and the Green Ceramic MICROfactorie located at West Nowra.
The council will also consider the amalgamation of multiple waste policies such as charity waivers and free mulch into the one comprehensive Waste Services fee waiver and subsidies policy document.
The council’s Waste Strategy will facilitate the delivery of key community objectives in the Community Strategic Plan 2035 (CSP), which lists ‘increasing the diversion of waste from landfill into reuse opportunities’ as a priority.
Patricia White, Mayor of Shoalhaven City Council, said she was eager to explore ways to minimise waste disposal costs and increase equity by reviewing the voucher scheme and any future FOGO processes.
“Our future waste strategy needs to reflect state and federal legislation and mandatory organics separation, but it’s also an opportunity to explore ways to increase equity and review waste disposal costs for our residents.
“Council will continue to collaborate with the community on waste minimisation and how we can all play a role in reducing our impact on the environment.”
More information will be available next year as the draft is released.
For more information, visit: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
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