2016-06-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                   7 JUNE 2016


Actively support an increase to state landfill         1   Noted
levies and lobby support through the LGAQ.                 Council would need to have the details of the proposal before being in a
                                                           position to comment.

Investigate the viability of entering into a           1   Noted
commercial contract, similar to LMS contract               Potential to act on future viability of composting facility to be included in
arrangements, for the collection of organic waste          the next contract.
and installation of a commercial composting
facility at the Eumundi Rd landfill.

Investigate a cooperative opportunity between          1   Noted
Council and the business and agricultural sectors          Potential for partnership arrangements with businesses will be explored.
to install a commercial composting unit(s) in the
Hastings St precinct for diversion of organic
waste to landfill and use in soil reconditioning for
farms and planting projects.

Seek support from the wider community including        1   Agree
local residential and community associations,              Opportunities for partnerships will be explored.
business and environmental organisations, social
groups and sporting clubs.

Promote the practice of refusing excess                1   Agree
packaging, recycling and re-using products.                Will form part of the Towards Zero Waste education strategy.




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