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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
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.
What are the sources of emissions in Wollongong?
2%Waste water 1%
How was this strategy created?
Our Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024-2034 has been built using feedback from experts in the waste space, but also feedback from the everyday residents in our community.
Why is Council doing this?
The waste reduction objectives of installing a GPT are in alignment with Council’s Waste and Recovery Strategy.