2016-06-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                7 JUNE 2016


Ordinary Meeting, 10 March 2016, Item 1, Page 9
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 March 2016, and:
A.     Approve the Draft Noosa Council Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2016 – 2024 (as
       provided at Attachment 1 to the report) for the purpose of public consultation, and
B.     Advertise the Plan in local media immediately after Easter as being available for public
       comment with the consultation period to close on 3 May 2016.


Finance & Risk

Endorsement of this Plan will ensure Council meets one of its legislative obligations under the
Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

The Plan commits Council to a range of activities and initiatives to reduce waste to landfill over
the next eight years.

The commitment to increasing the number of public place recycling bins will require expenditure
of up to approximately $100,000 over the next three to five years.


Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

The Plan went out for public consultation from 29 March to 3 May 2016.

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer                X   Community Services                 Corporate Services
     Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO       Community Facilities               Financial Services
     Executive Support                          Community Development              ICT
                                                Libraries & Galleries              Procurement & Fleet
                                                Local Laws                         Property & Facilities
                                                Waste & Environmental Health       Revenue Services

     Executive Office                           Planning & Infrastructure
     Community Engagement                       Building & Plumbing Services
     Customer Service                           Civil Operations
     Economic Development                       Infrastructure Planning & Design
     Governance                                 Planning & Environment
     Human Resources                            Strategic Land Use Planning
     Sustainability




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