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What free waste services will be available to Pensioner
quantities of problem waste at two household chemical clean-out events per year.
Are there ways I can reduce my waste fees I pay in
Some steps people can take to help keep waste costs down include:Downsizing the red bin to a smaller size.Embrace FOGO, as processing FOGO is more cost effective than sending food waste to landfill.Keep recycling materials out of the red lid bin and use
Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy now on exhibition
Our Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy for 2024-2034 is now on exhibition and we would love to know what you think. You can view the Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024-2034 and other information on our project page.
Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024 - 2034
Our Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024 - 2034 is on exhibition and we would like to know what you think.The Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024-2034 sets a clear direction towards sustainable waste and resource management for the City
What are some areas Council plans to target?
Bin contamination issue Reduce illegal dumpingImprovements for our Community Recycling CentreTransitioning and encouraging a Circular EconomyFurther options for waste diversionNew development and multi-residential waste managementNew waste technology
What changes are proposed to the Pensioner Concession Cardholders fee exemption?
The current fee exemptions for mixed general waste and green waste received at the Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park (WWRRP) will be removed from 1 July 2021.Enhanced services will remain in place.
Why have we created this strategy?
Over 40 percent of waste received at the Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park is commercial waste.
What is Council proposing?
an internal Council waste reduction programDevising an Emergency Waste Management Strategy
What have we learnt so far?
In the context of climate change, rapidly diminishing landfill space in urban environments and ongoing advances in waste management technology, now more than ever we must take greater responsibility of our waste management practices.
Update - Engagement Findings and Next Steps
(eg. packaging, commercial waste, textiles) ending up in waste stream and going to landfill.