Meeting papers

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                                                                                                                Waste Plan 2023-2028
Eumundi-Noosa Road Landfill Draft Masterplan - Overview



Noosa Council is now initiating a significant transformation of its Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill site
into a renewable resource and energy hub.
This is in tandem with changing State and Federal laws, as well as evolving community standards
that demand higher waste diversion and reuse over traditional landfill practices.
Such a strategic shift will address multiple environmental and economic challenges while
promoting sustainability - and the creation of jobs in the region.
The need to rethink waste management practices stems from the recognition that emissions
generated from decaying organic matter - predominantly food waste, running at an alarming
4000 tonnes a year - contributes to approximately 63% of Council's total carbon footprint.
By adopting resource recovery methods, Council will significantly reduce resources (being
viewed as waste) and going to landfill as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate
environmental impacts.




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To realise the Waste Plan vision, Council is exploring a range of technologies, each specifically




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tailored to target different waste streams.
These plans are subject to approvals and feasibility studies but are already in the early planning




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Innovative solutions include:
    ood Waste Processing: Implementing processes such as anerobic digestion, or in- vessel
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   composting will convert food waste into valuable resources such as biogas and fertiliser,
   which in turn could generate a revenue stream from the process’s outputs. This approach not
   only diverts waste from landfill but also harnesses the potential resource contained within
   the waste as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with landfilling organic
   matter. Food waste collection potentially has an impact on collection frequencies and bin
   infrastructure for households and commercial sites (to be further investigated).
    iochar production from waste untreated timber: Investigating the implementation of
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   biochar production techniques. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance created from organic
   matter. It provides a range of benefits. It serves as a soil amendment, enhancing soil health
   and fertility by improving nutrient retention and moisture management. In addition, biochar
   plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, aiding in the capture and long-term storage of
   carbon dioxide, thereby mitigating climate change impacts.
    omposting of green waste: Given the annual volume of approximately 20,000 tonnes of
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   green waste received at the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill site, Council is investigating the
   establishment of a composting facility. This facility would allow Council to efficiently convert
   green waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can then be utilised in various applications,
   such as agriculture and landscaping, thereby closing the organic waste loop.
    umundi Noosa Road Landfill & Pomona/Cooroy Transfer Station Redevelopment:
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   To drive resource recovery for both residential and commercial waste, the modernisation of
   the existing Eumundi Noosa Road landfill and Pomona & Cooroy Transfer stations are critical.
   A state-of-the-art facility will facilitate efficient sorting and processing of waste, enabling the
   diversion of recyclable and reusable materials from landfill. Implementing advanced waste
   management techniques at the landfill will optimise resource recovery and contribute to a
   circular economy.

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