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Attachment 2: Draft Waste Plan proposed actions
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18 August 2023
Draft Waste Plan - Proposed Actions
Extensive community feedback gathered over February – March 2023 has helped to inform the
development of a Draft Waste Plan 2023 – 2028 for further input from the community.
The proposed actions are outlined below in response to what we heard from the community.
1. Waste Values
Survey respondents stated that the following was very important to them when it comes to managing
waste now and into the future (see Figure 1):
Figure 1: Most Important Waste Management Priorities
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support waste values include, but are not limited to
the following, as outlined in Table 1:
Table 1: Actions Relating to Waste Values
Action Item Action Details
3.1 Litter Avoidance Implement innovation in roadside litter prevention and illegal dumping with
the aim of preventing litter from entering rivers and waterways.
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3.2 Litter Avoidance Collaborate with litter prevention programs and initiatives e.g. Noosa
Integrated Catchment Authority, Take 3 For The Sea, Clean up for the
Hatchlings, Beach clean-ups etc. Ensure information is recorded in the
Australian Marine Debris Database.
2.1 Advocacy Advocate and support Federal and State government bans and schemes:
- Single-use plastics ban (5 year roadmap for action on single-use plastic
items)
- Expand Containers for Change (wine and spirits)
- Draft E-Products Action Plan (solar PV and battery, TV, mobile phones
etc.)
2.2 Advocacy Promote product stewardship schemes and priority product list. Refer to
Attachment 2 Product Stewardship Scheme and Priority Product List (this
list is not exhaustive).
2.4 Advocacy Lobby for End of Waste Codes (new technologies)
9.1 Education Continue to improve waste education programs in schools including landfill
tours and in-class presentations. Support schools to develop site-specific
Waste Strategies.
Support existing schools’ programs e.g. Kids in Action, EE Hub etc.
9.2 Education Continue to promote National Awareness campaigns:
- National Recycling Week
- Plastic-Free July
- Clean-up Australia
7.1 Reuse and Repair Promote programs that help residents and businesses repair items and/or
rehome unwanted goods. Examples include:
-Advisory System for Process Innovation and Resource Exchange
(ASPIRE)
- Reviva Noosa repair workshops
- Buy, Swap, Sell online platforms e.g., Facebook Marketplace, eBay,
Gumtree
- Community Garage Sale Trail
- Men/women sheds
8.3 Recycle Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through
educational programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms eg
Noosa specific Recycle Mate App.
1.1 Personal Responsibility Encourage common values and attitudes through a positive local
communication campaign. Drive local sustainable production and
consumerism to bring about voluntary behaviour change achieving
community-wide personal responsibility of waste generation and cultivating
a waste avoidance community attitude.
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1.2 Personal Responsibility Achieve consistency in the Sunshine Coast region in the disposal of bulky
items by connecting the community with accredited platforms and
organisations specialising in recycling of second-hand goods, unwanted
item collection and sustainable disposal. Develop a central resource
detailing service providers to assist with bulky item collection.
4.1 Precinct Waste Review precinct waste management and opportunities for innovation.
Management Inclusive of bin ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors, logistics and
collections technology. Potential to reduce traffic and greenhouse gas
emissions
6. Waste Pricing Review and model waste charging and budgeting to reflect waste
diversion improvements via infrastructure, residental and business
activities. Review budget against the cost implications including an
offset value for greenhouse gas emissions from landfill.
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2. Organic Waste
The community survey revealed 85% of respondents are concerned about organic compostable
material currently going into landfill. Just over 70% of respondents either support or strongly support
the idea of diverting food waste from the landfill general waste bin.
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support organic waste management include, but
are not limited to the following, as outlined in Table 2:
Table 2: Actions Relating to Organic Waste
Action Item Action Details
1.1 Food Waste Continue to progress food waste treatment investigations inclusive of, but not limited
to, the following technologies: In-Vessel Composting and Anaerobic Digestion.
Convert food waste into energy and/or compost including establishing markets by
promotion and education.
1.2 Food Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial) to
support food waste infrastructure.
1.3 Food Waste Implement a food waste campaign to reduce food waste at the source.
3.1 Garden Waste Continue to investigate improvements to the processing of green waste to enhance
the value of the end product (e.g. compost) from the y 14,890T/year4 green waste
that is currently being mulched.
3.2 Garden Waste Continue to support and promote community composting and worm farming
workshops
3.3 Garden Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial) to
support infrastructure and capture rates.
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)
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3. Recycling
Respondents indicated that there are a range of factors that impact the ability to recycle more items,
including:
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support recycling include, but are not limited to the
following, as outlined in Table 3:
Table 3: Improving Recycling
Action Item Action Details
8. 3 Recycling Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational
programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms eg Noosa specific Recycle
Mate App.
8.4 Recycling Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging initiatives.
Examples include: Blocktexx, Simply Cups, Containers for Change, TerraCycle etc.
9.1 Education Continue to improve waste education programs in schools including landfill tours and
in-class presentations. Support schools to develop site specific Waste Strategies.
Support existing schools programs eg Kids in Action, EE Hub etc.
5. Waste Contract Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste
management contracts.
4.1 Precinct Waste Review precinct waste management and opportunities for innovation. Inclusive of bin
Management ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors, logistics and collections technology.
Potential to reduce traffic and emissions
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)
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4.2 Precinct Waste Visitor Waste Behaviour Change
Management - Develop and implement a peak period (Christmas, Easter) waste avoidance,
reduction, reuse and repair – annual campaign.
-Support existing visitor sustainability organisations and programs eg. Tourism
Noosa – Plastic Free Noosa, Tread Lightly Program
-Waste free events: review Noosa Council’s Sustainable Events Policy to encourage
Waste Free events. Review and modernize Council event bin covers.
4. Waste Services
The top three suggestions on one thing Noosa Council could do to improve waste services included:
• Bin services (landfill, recycling & green waste) capacity & frequency.
• Organic waste collection.
• Effective recycling solutions e.g. recycling all types of materials and making recycling
convenient, accessible and transparent.
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support waste services include, but are not limited
to the following, as outlined in Table 4:
Table 4: Actions Relating to Waste Services
Action Item Action Details
3.3 Garden Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial)
to support infrastructure and capture rates.
1.2 Food Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial)
to support food waste infrastructure.
1.1 Food Waste Continue to progress food waste treatment investigations inclusive of, but not
limited to, the following technologies: In-Vessel Composting and Anaerobic
Digestion. Convert food waste into energy and/or compost including
establishing markets by promotion and education.
1.3 Food Waste Implement a food waste campaign to reduce food waste at the source.
3.1 Garden Waste Continue to investigate improvements to the processing of green waste to
enhance the value of the end product (e.g. compost) from the y 14,890T/year4
green waste that is currently being mulched.
3.2 Garden Waste Continue to support and promote community composting and worm farming
workshops
2.5 Advocacy Lobby for diversion benchmarking data to be available to compare against
other councils
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
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2.3 Advocacy Promote certified sustainable accreditation programs relevant to Waste
Management.
8. 3 Recycling Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational
programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms e.g. Noosa specific
Recycle Mate App.
8.4 Recycling Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging
initiatives. Examples include: Blocktexx, Simply Cups, Containers for Change,
TerraCycle etc.
5. Waste Contract Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste
management contracts.
4.1 Precinct Waste Review precinct waste management and opportunities for innovation. Inclusive
Management of bin ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors, logistics and collections
technology. Potential to reduce traffic and emissions
4.2 Precinct Waste Visitor Waste Behaviour Change
Management - Develop and implement a peak period (Christmas, Easter) waste avoidance,
reduction, reuse and repair – annual campaign.
-Support existing visitor sustainability organisations and programs eg. Tourism
Noosa – Plastic Free Noosa, Tread Lightly Program
-Waste free events: review Noosa Council’s Sustainable Events Policy to
encourage Waste Free events. Review and modernize Council event bin covers.
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)
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5. Noosa Community
The top three suggestions on one thing members of the Noosa community could do to improve
waste management included:
• Implement effective waste sorting practices, take the initiative to educate oneself about
recycling methods and actively seek opportunities for item reuse and repair.
• Adopt a waste reduction approach by practising mindful purchasing, avoiding excessive
packaging and plastic, and embracing reusable alternatives such as takeaway containers and
coffee cups.
• Reduce organic waste to landfill by composting.
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support waste services include, but are not limited
to the following, as outlined in Table 5:
Table 5: Actions Relating to the Role of the Noosa Community in Improving
Waste Management
Action Item Action Details
8. 3 Recycling Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through
educational programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms
eg Noosa specific Recycle Mate App.
8.4 Recycling Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate
emerging initiatives. Examples include: Blocktexx, Simply Cups,
Containers for Change, TerraCycle etc.
7.1 Reuse and Repair Promote programs that help residents and businesses repair items
and/or rehome unwanted goods. Examples include:
-Advisory System for Process Innovation and Resource Exchange
(ASPIRE)
- Reviva Noosa repair workshops
- Buy, Swap, Sell online platforms e.g., Facebook Marketplace, eBay,
Gumtree
- Community Garage Sale Trail
- Men/women sheds
7.2 Reuse & Repair Investigate Reusables Schemes (takeaway cups and containers).
Preference for reusable before recyclable
9.2 Education Continue to promote National Awareness campaigns:
- National Recycling Week
- Plastic Free July
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)
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- Clean-up Australia
2.1 Advocacy Advocate and support Federal and State government bans and
schemes:
- Single-use plastics ban (5 year roadmap for action on single-use
plastic items)
- Expand Containers for Change (wine and spirits)
- Draft E-Products Action Plan (solar PV and battery, TV, mobile
phones etc.)
2.2 Advocacy Promote product stewardship schemes and priority product list. Refer
Attachment 2 Product Stewardship Scheme and Priority Product List
(this list is not exhaustive).
2.4 Advocacy Lobby for End of Waste Codes (new technologies)
1.1 Personal Responsibility Encourage common values and attitudes through a positive local
communication campaign. Drive local sustainable production and
consumerism to bring about voluntary behaviour change achieving
community-wide personal responsibility of waste generation and
cultivate a waste avoidance community attitude.
1.2 Personal Responsibility Achieve consistency in the Sunshine Coast region in the disposal of
bulky items by connecting the community with accredited platforms
and organisations specialising in recycling of second-hand goods,
unwanted item collection and sustainable disposal. Develop a central
resource detailing service providers to assist with bulky item collection.
1.1 Food Waste Continue to progress food waste treatment investigations inclusive of,
but not limited to, the following technologies: In-Vessel Composting
and Anaerobic Digestion. Convert food waste into energy and/or
compost including establishing markets by promotion and education.
1.2 Food Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and
commercial) to support food waste infrastructure.
1.3 Food Waste Implement a food waste campaign to reduce food waste at the source.
3.1 Garden Waste Continue to investigate improvements to the processing of green
waste to enhance the value of the end product (e.g., compost) from the
y 14,890T/year4 green waste that is currently being mulched.
3.2 Garden Waste Continue to support and promote community composting and worm
farming workshops
3.3 Garden Waste Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and
commercial) to support infrastructure and capture rates.
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)
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6. Waste Reduction
The top three suggestions from community and stakeholder feedback on how to reduce waste
going to landfill included:
• Enhance recycling education and waste management behaviour change programs.
• Advance sustainable waste management strategies and innovation for a circular economy.
• Enhance waste management infrastructure, accessibility and affordability of waste disposal.
The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support waste services include, but are not limited
to the following, as outlined in Table 6:
Table 6: Actions Relating to Waste Reduction
Action Item Action Details
1.3 Personal Investigate waste behaviour change and recognition programs (residential and
Responsibility business) e.g., Living Smart, Plastic Free Noosa etc.
3. Advanced Attract advanced manufacturing business and start-ups to utilise resources for a
Manufacturing circular economy.
4.Circular Economy Collaborate with regional partners and Councils for solutions, markets and resources.
Collaboration Examples include: Farmers, Councils, Unity Water, Industry and business
8. 3 Recycling Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational
programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms eg Noosa specific Recycle
Mate App.
8.4 Recycling Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging initiatives.
Examples include: Blocktexx, Simply Cups, Containers for Change, TerraCycle etc.
9.1 Education Continue to improve waste education programs in schools including landfill tours and
in-class presentations. Support schools to develop site specific Waste Strategies.
Support existing schools programs e.g. Kids in Action, EE Hub etc.
5. Waste Contract Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste
management contracts.
6. Waste Pricing Review and model waste charging and budgeting to reflect waste diversion
improvements via infrastructure, residental and business activities. Review budget
against the cost implications including an offset value for greenhouse gas emissions
from landfill.
Contact Us
Stay Updated 07 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling [email protected]
yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au (Subject line: Draft Waste Plan 2023 - 2028)