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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   28 APRIL 2014




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                 28 APRIL 2014

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            S Hloydeonsv/in                                                                                           |
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                   2.5 Theme 5: Fees and Charges
                   Examination of options for alternative fees and charges structures
                   Background: NC provides a kerbside waste and recycling collection service to specific,
                   predominantly urban residential areas. Some 350 rural households do not receive a
                   kerbside service. Presently Council residents who do not receive a kerbside service
                   are not required to pay rates for waste management. However, the waste
                   management component of NC’s rates provides funding for the operation of three
                   transfer stations, the Eumundi Road Landfill, public place waste and recycling
                   services, street cleaning, the policing and enforcement of illegal dumping and
                   community education on waste reduction. All NC area residents benefit from these
                   facilities and activities, regardless of whether they receive a kerbside service, and
                   should contribute to their provision.
                   Previously NC levied a fee on rural properties not receiving a service and a disc was
                   provided which allowed a number of free visits to transfer stations.
                   For example, Gympie Regional Council applies an alternative waste charge in the
                   form of an annual $85 “Waste Management Charge” on all properties vacant and
                   developed. The charge Is collected to cover Council costs for capping and closure of
                   old landfills and upgrades or establishment of transfer stations. In addition,
                   properties not serviced by a kerbside collection pay an annual "Waste Management
                   Operations Charge" of $230.
                   Further, Council presently undercharges full cost disposal fees on the dumping of
                   small loads. NC is aware that gate fees charged for trailer loads of waste disposed of
                   at transfer stations do not cover the full cost for disposal.
                   Fees and charges should be equitable, based on the true cost of services provided
                   and encourage waste avoidance and recycling.
                   2.5.1 Tasks
                   *  Examine the present fees and charges as they relate to cost recovery and
                      equitability for the provision of the range of waste services.
                   *  Examine the use of benefitted rates areas for providing an increased level of
                      service to specific locations/customers.
                   *  Identify and assess options for alternative fees and charges structures, which
                      improve equitability across the NC population and promote waste avoidance and
                      recycling.

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