2016-06-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                 7 JUNE 2016


Place separate 'No Plastic Bags' stickers on new     1   Noted
recycling bins.                                          Bins are already stamped with information.

Continue to supply educational information that      1   Agree
promotes recycling, improves recycling habits            Already included in Plan.
and reduces landfill contamination rates.

Extend the introduced three-bin system to include    1   Noted
a full organics waste collection service by 2025.        In accordance with Council endorsed Community Jury recommendations
                                                         this matter will be investigated again prior to 2025.

Implement composting and worm farming                1   Noted
workshops over a three-year period and provide           Workshops to be conducted as part of the Towards Zero Waste
at a discounted price a pre-determined number of         education strategy. Provision of free items will be subject to resources.
kitchen caddies, composting bins and/or worm
farms available to attendees at each workshop.

Continue to provide support and appropriate          1   Noted
council land for existing and proposed                   Recommendation referred to Community Development for consideration.
community veggie villages for the diversion of
organic waste to landfill.
Council to formally endorse the Container Deposit    1   Noted
Scheme                                                   Waste Section supports the scheme in principal, however the details of
                                                         how it will operate and how this may impact Council and ratepayers are
                                                         not yet known. A report to Council will be prepared when details of a
                                                         CDS are released.

Investigate alternatives to dog waste plastic bags   1   Agree
                                                         Currently underway.

Ensure organisers and managers of special            1   Agree
events, markets and sports facilities on Council         Included in the Plan. Council also currently has a sustainable events
land have proper recycling policies and                  guide.
procedures are in place.



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