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Public Health and Safety
Proper waste management plays a crucial role in maintaining public
health and safety and is an important component of the Waste
Plan, particularly in relation to hazardous waste disposal, avoiding
contamination, fire prevention, and the safe handling of waste
materials.


Personal Responsibility
A crucial aspect driving the Waste Plan is personal responsibility.
This involves taking ownership of items that are no longer needed
and being mindful of unnecessary consumption. This approach
is in line with both the Queensland Government Waste Avoidance
and Resource Productivity Strategy 2014-24 and the Australian
Government National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019. In that context,
and consistent with current practices in the region, Noosa Council
does not support bulk kerbside collection. While this service may
appear convenient, it comes at a significant cost and contributes to
substantial amounts of recyclable materials (such as wood, metal,
cardboard, e-waste, etc.) ending up in landfill due to the complexities      Bulk kerbside collection 2019 – dumping of asbestos and microlitter in the environment
and expenses involved in sorting. Additionally, bulk kerbside results
in unsightly streets and poses health and safety risks. Of particular
concern is the improper disposal of hazardous materials like
asbestos, batteries, and chemicals. Bulk kerbside collection elevates
the risk of litter and micro-litter finding its way into the ocean through
stormwater systems.

Council is committed to assisting residents in managing their bulky
waste responsibly. Council will be developing tailored information
about responsible disposal of bulky items. This information will be
available by calling Council’s customer service, visiting the Council
website or downloading the Noosa specific Recycle Mate App, which
will direct residents to relevant service providers who can handle the
collection of bulky goods. This approach promotes responsible waste
management while minimising adverse financial and environmental
impacts.




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