Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030
The Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030 presents a new approach to managing waste in the City of Whittlesea.
It will support our community to become a leader in sustainable living and guide our waste management and resource recovery services.
We created the plan in response to changes in the waste and recycling industry and community expectations, with input from:
- residents
- local businesses
- students.
The plan features 34 actions to be implemented 2021-2030 and several targets, including:
- reducing waste sent to landfill by 68,000 tonnes each year
- reducing waste generated per person by 20% by 2030.
Main goals
We'll work towards becoming a low waste city, with three goals in mind.
1. Avoid
Avoid waste generation.
2. Recover
Value waste as a resource by recovering and recycling as much as possible and encourage repair, reuse and recycle principles.
3. Protect
Protect the health and safety of our community and the environment from the impacts of waste.
Key actions
Key actions of the plan include:
- introducing a residential glass recycling service by 2023
- providing rebates for reusable nappies, sanitary products and composting tools
- rolling out community recycling stations at all Council facilities
- extending the food and garden waste service municipal wide by 2024
- continue to advocate for reduced consumer packaging
- support local businesses to minimise waste, use recycled materials in manufacturing and encourage local partnerships
- providing ongoing community education programs on waste avoidance and resource recovery.