Meeting papers

The “Your Say” waste survey responses                  Avoidance and Resource Productivity




                                                                                                                   Waste Plan 2023-2028
indicated strong support from the community            Strategy 2014-24 and the Australian
for Council to implement solutions which               Government National Waste Policy Action
aim to divert as much waste from landfill as           Plan 2019. In that context, and consistent with
possible.                                              current practices in the region, Noosa Council
This is nothing new - the implementation of            does not support bulk kerbside collection.
the garden waste bin collection services               While this service may appear convenient, it
introduced in 2017 was a recommendation of             comes at a significant cost and contributes
the Noosa community waste jury.                        to substantial amounts of recyclable
                                                       materials (such as wood, metal, cardboard,
Business and community waste reduction
                                                       e-waste, etc.) ending up in landfill due to the
initiatives, recycling programs, and
                                                       complexities and expenses involved in sorting.
sustainable practices continue to drive
                                                       Additionally, bulk kerbside results in unsightly
support for innovative waste management
                                                       streets and poses health and safety risks. Of
solutions in Noosa.
                                                       particular concern is the improper disposal of
Public Health and Safety                               hazardous materials like asbestos, batteries,
                                                       and chemicals. Bulk kerbside collection
Proper waste management plays a crucial                elevates the risk of litter and micro-litter finding
role in maintaining public health and safety           its way into the ocean through stormwater




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and is an important component of the Waste             systems. Council is committed to assisting
Plan, particularly in relation to hazardous            residents in managing their bulky waste




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waste disposal, avoiding contamination, fire           responsibly. Council will be developing tailored
prevention, and the safe handling of waste             information about responsible disposal of




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materials.                                             bulky items. This information will be available
                                                       by calling Council’s customer service, visiting




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Personal Responsibility                                the Council website or downloading the
A crucial aspect driving the Waste Plan is             Noosa specific Recycle Mate App, which will




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personal responsibility. This involves taking          direct residents to relevant service providers
ownership of items that are no longer                  who can handle the collection of bulky goods.
needed and being mindful of unnecessary                This approach promotes responsible waste
consumption. This approach is in line with             management while minimising adverse
both the Queensland Government Waste                   financial and environmental impacts.




Bulk kerbside collection 2019 – Dumping of asbestos and microlitter in the environment
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