BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

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1 BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY October 2013

2 COUNCIL STRATEGY Burnie Waste Management Strategy Approved By: Council Document Code: CD-WS-W-001 Doc Controller: Director Works and Services Version: 1.0 File: 34/10/1 Approved Date: 18 February 2014 Next Review Date: 17 February 2017 Document Endorsement Responsibility: Minute Reference: It is the responsibility of the Director Works and Services to implement and review this strategy. MO047/14 (Item Number AO040/14) Council Meeting Date: 18 February 2014 Strategic Plan Reference: Strategy Support the State and Regional strategies in waste reduction. Previous Strategies Replaced: This strategy replaces the previous strategy Burnie Waste Management Strategy (Minute 259) dated 12 December Date of Commencement: 18 February 2014 Publication of Strategy: This strategy is publically available on Council s website ( Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 2 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

3 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Burnie City Council is committed to achieving the Cradle Coast Waste Management Strategy (CCWMS) interim target of diverting 50% of all Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) managed by Councils from landfill by MSW includes General Waste, Recoverable and Recyclable materials. This Strategy will guide Council in achieving this target through building upon the current waste diversion activities and implementing a range of new actions. With the closure of Burnie s landfill and commissioning of a new Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Facility there are significant opportunities for greater resource recovery and diversion from landfill, however this strategy is not purely focussed on the diversion of waste from landfill, it has four broad objectives as follows: The Four Objectives of this strategy are: 1. Waste Diversion and Service Delivery 50% diversion of all MSW 2. Regional Cooperation & Partnerships - optimise resource recovery opportunities and maximise their value. 3. Community Engagement - education on waste minimisation, recycling, reuse and diversions opportunities. 4. Environmental Responsibility overall reduction in carbon / greenhouse gas emissions, managing environmental risks. A range of Local Goals have been identified in this strategy that will be achieved through implementing Local Actions to compliment the objectives of the CCWMS. In the implementation of the Local Actions, Council needs to be mindful of: Waste diversion potential of the actions. LOCAL GOALS 1. Landfill Reduction 2. Resource Recovery 3. Service Efficiency 4. Community Engagement 5. Environment Community Expectations, attitudes and perceptions toward waste management. Affordability of proposed actions. Environmental benefit of such actions (including reduction in carbon / greenhouse gas emissions). Integration with the CCWMS implementation plan. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 3 of 35

4 CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES STRATEGIC CONTEXT CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES WASTE DIVERSION AND SERVICE DELIVERY Burnie Waste Management Centre Organics Management Kerbside Recyclables Collections Kerbside Waste Collections REGIONAL COOPERATION & PARTNERSHIPS Cradle Coast Waste Management Group Industry and Commerce Alternate Waste Management Technologies COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Service Expectation Surveys Education ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Landfill Legacy Management Illegal dumping Litter Management Carbon Footprint STRATEGY ACTIONS MEASURES AND OUTCOMES REFERENCES APPENDIX A - BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPENDIX B - CCRWMG REGIONAL WASTE STRATEGY ACTIONS P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 4 of 35

5 2 INTRODUCTION The Burnie City Council (BCC) Waste Management Strategy of 2006 provided a framework for improving waste management practices and supported change in community attitudes towards waste management. Implementing the strategy actions has achieved a significant reduction in waste to landfill. This new strategy builds on the 2006 strategy by identifying key objectives, and setting new goals which are consistent with and complementary to the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Strategy through to STRATEGY 2006 KEY OUTCOMES COMMUNITY EDUCATION - Waste management brochures and education materials developed and distributed. REGIONAL COOPERATION - Active participation in the formation and ongoing input to the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Group. ASSET AND DATA MANAGEMENT - Data Management system developed and implemented based on the original Tasmanian Waste Classification System to record all materials managed by Council. WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAMS - Established pricing strategies to encourage separation incentive for reuse materials. Separation of materials throughout Council operations implemented. Briefed commercial and industrial waste generators, housing industry associations to target separation of construction and demolition waste at source. RECYCLABLES AND COLLECTION Key Participant in the implementation of Regional Kerbside 240Ltr Recycling collection increasing the capacity of household recycling. Introduced recyclable bins to Schools, Council workplaces, public places and at public events. Extended the CBD cardboard collection service to outer business districts. Provided additional recyclable facilities at BWMC. TIP SHOP, RESOURCE RECOVERY AND REUSE - Continued diversion of reuse items including soil, concrete, brick, timber etc making improvements to the location and access of stockpiles. Improved operational efficiencies, improved retail display area, added space for bulky furniture. Publicised the features and recovery opportunities of the resource recovery loop. Participated in state and nationally run programs including ChemClear, Drummuster and Chemsafe homes event collections. Introduced ewaste diversion from landfill systems. GREEN WASTE MANAGEMENT - Implemented green waste voucher and chipping improvement program. Provided education materials and displays on reducing greenwaste and organics in household waste bins. COLLECTION EFFICIENCIES- Implemented Rural and Commercial Improvement programs. ILLEGAL DUMPING - Participated in regional workshops to understand illegal dumping and devise strategies to mitigate it. COST RECOVERY - Adopted user pays approach to waste management, implemented internal costing for waste disposal from councils operations and projects areas. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 5 of 35

6 INTRODUCTION Through these outcomes and other supporting actions Council was able to achieve a diversion of some 32% 1 of the traditional waste stream from landfill in the 2011/12 financial year. Council is committed to working with the community, waste industry, regulators, the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Group, State Government and other stakeholders to further improve its waste management practices. With the adoption of the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Strategy (CCRWMS) it is time to review and align the current Burnie City Council strategy to plan the future waste management direction for the Burnie Community. In line with the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Strategy it is proposed to review the Burnie Waste Management Strategy again in GM s Report June Council meeting 2011/12 Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 6 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

7 3 COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Council provides a range of waste management services to the Burnie Community. SERVICE Waste Kerbside Collection Recycling Kerbside Collection Cardboard Kerbside Collection Litter Bins And Public Place Recycling Street Cleansing Resource Recovery Loop Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Facility (WTRRF) DESCRIPTION Weekly Collection. Compulsory for Urban domestic and commercial collections. Voluntary in some Rural areas. Fortnightly Comingled Recycling Collection. Compulsory for Urban Residential and selected Rural areas, voluntary for commercial customers in outer business districts. CBD (weekly) and Outer Commercial areas (fortnightly). Weekly Collection. Public and Commercial areas, parks and reserves. Including Buttout Bins and provision of Dog Waste bags. Litter removal and street sweeping Including a Tip Shop and recycling collection skips for collection of: Cardboard, Comingled recyclables, drummuster depot, Used Oil, Car Batteries. Incorporating a range of resource recovery activities include steel, timber, green waste, ewaste, soils, concrete and similar products. Burnie Waste Management Centre In November 2012 Council ceased landfilling at the Waste Management Centre. Waste is now deposited in a Resource Recovery Facility where reusable and recyclable products are extracted before the residual waste is transported to the Dulverton Regional landfill. Significant quantities of materials are now being recovered that had previously gone to landfill. Cost Recovery Pricing of Waste Services A user pays cost recovery pricing philosophy for waste management is used by BCC to reflect the true cost of waste management to users of the various services provided by Council. The cost recovery approach for waste services incentivises resource recovery and waste separation. The transition to full cost recovery is proposed to occur toward 2016/17 and the cost recovery methodology is detailed in Council s Financial Management Strategy. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 7 of 35

8 3. COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Composition The municipal waste stream composition for the 2011/12 financial year is shown in the charts below. Figure 1 - MSW Components for 2011/12 Description Tonnes Waste to Landfill 16,020 Greenwaste & Timber 15% Recyclables 9% Concrete Rubble Soils 8% Greenwaste & Timber 3,629 Recyclables 2,222 Concrete Rubble Soils 1,791 Total Municipal Waste 23,662 Waste to Landfill 68% % diverted from Landfill 32% Waste to Landfill Contributors The sources of landfill waste currently managed by Council include: Figure 2 Contributors of Waste to Landfill Description Tonnes Kerbside Waste 6,039 Commercial Industrial 5,762 Domestic Vehicles 1,900 Council Operations 1,293 Council Operations Domestic 8% Vehicles 12% Litter & Commercial 4% Construction & Demolition 2% Commercial & Industrial 36% Litter & Commercial 721 Construction Demolition 318 Total Waste to Landfill 16,020 Kerbside Waste 38% Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 8 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

9 3. COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Waste to Landfill Composition An audit of BCC Municipal waste to landfill in 2010 identified the following waste stream composition which highlights materials that could be recovered. Figure 3 - Composition of Waste to Landfill Other 2% Paper & Cardboard 10% Scrap metal 3% Waste electrical equipment 5% Garbage bags 36% Food & garden organics 14% Timber 6% Plastics 6% Soil, rocks & asphalt 7% Glass 2% Rubber & tyres 1% Textiles 3% Concrete, bricks, tiles & plasterboard 5% To determine the best value approach when considering waste management activities the major sources and wastes types should be considered as target areas for reduction as noted below. This strategy includes actions that focus on achieving a 50% diversion from landfill. The principal waste products targeted include: Food and Garden Organics Paper and Cardboard Timber Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 9 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

10 4 STRATEGIC CONTEXT Since the adoption of Council s 2006 waste strategy there has been a significant shift in the Local Government waste management space. The establishment of a formal Regional Waste Management structure representing Local Government, with the capacity to raise revenues via a voluntary waste levy has galvanised the efforts of the member Council s to implement contemporary waste management and waste diversion practices. To inform this strategy a summary of the key influences on Council s future waste management and waste diversion practices is provided below. Regional Waste Management Strategy Waste Levy State Waste Policy Burnie 2030 Community Plan Burnie Waste Managment Strategy Federal Policy P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 10 of 35

11 4. STRATEGIC CONTEXT Burnie 2030 Community Plan The community plan describes Council s future vision for the Burnie Community and how it proposes to assist the community in achieving this vision. More specifically in relation to waste management the following directions are noted: Future Direction Objective Strategy A Natural And Built Environment That Is Respected And Cared For A Regional Hub An Engaging And Accountable Leadership Focused On A Strong Future A region that is energy, water and waste efficient The City provides leadership and works collaboratively on regional strategic issues A sustainable long term future is planned through the management of Council s Infrastructure and assets Support the state and regional strategies in waste reduction Encourage initiatives to promote regional cooperation for both regional benefits and maximising efficiencies Strategies and plans are well developed and guide the future allocation of resources Council has embraced a regional approach to waste management and is committed to adopting long term waste management plans to ensure affordable and environmentally sustainable waste management practices and services are in place. Cradle Coast Regional Waste Strategy The Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Group (CCWMG) was formed in 2007 and comprises representatives from the Cradle Coast Councils and the Cradle Coast Authority. This group is charged with assisting the cradle coast region Councils in achieving best practice waste management and waste diversion outcomes that are aligned with the Tasmanian Governments Tasmanian Waste and Resource Management Strategy (2009). In this regard the CCRWMG published a Regional Waste Management Strategy for the period The actions identified in the regional strategy are included for reference in Appendix B. There are four focus areas representing the strategic aims of the CCRWMG Regional Strategy Focus Areas 1. Waste Diversion 2. Regional Cooperation 3. Partnerships 4. Community Engagement Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 11 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

12 4. STRATEGIC CONTEXT Regional Voluntary Levy Funding to support the implementation of the Regional Strategy actions arises from a voluntary levy applied to waste disposed to landfills operated by the Cradle Coast Councils. This levy was initially $2 tonne, and is currently $5 per tonne as of 1 January State Waste Policy It is probable in the near future that the State Government will introduce a compulsory waste levy that will be applicable to both municipal and privately operated landfills. The levy will provide a means to fund actions to improve waste management practices and maximise the quantity of waste diverted by the waste sector as a whole from landfill. When this occurs there will be a need to restructure of the Regional Waste Management Groups, with an increased role for the state Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and direct involvement of the waste industry in the waste groups. Federal Policy Carbon Emission Obligations With the closure of the Burnie landfill, Council has mitigated its exposure to the carbon Emission Obligations associated with landfill operations. However the Dulverton landfill will be obliged to implement management measures to reduce greenhouse gas generation, or capture greenhouse gases, as a means to mitigate future carbon liabilities. Over time such a carbon emission obligations will impact on the cost of waste disposal for the community as a whole. National Waste Policy Product Stewardship is one of the Priority Strategies led by the Federal Government from its National Waste Policy: Less Waste, More Resources. Annually a List of Products is published as being considered for regulation under the Product Stewardship Act The collections of some of these products are handled by Council and as such Council may register as a participant in National collection schemes. The latest information on National Product Stewardship can be accessed from: Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 12 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

13 5 CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES To inform council s Waste Strategy a range of local waste management issues and opportunities have been identified by the following mechanisms Elected member input through formal council meetings and workshops. Council officer reviews of existing waste management services Council officer participation in the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group Stakeholder input: waste, recycling and resource recovery companies, EPA. Community, Officer, and Staff feedback. Complementing the focus areas of the Regional Strategy there are four key Programs identified within the Burnie Waste Management Strategy. Burnie Waste Strategy Objectives 5.1. Waste Diversion and Service Delivery 5.2. Regional Cooperation &Partnerships 5.3. Community Engagement 5.4. Environmental Responsibility The following Local Goals will direct our efforts towards supporting Strategy Objectives: Local Goals 1. Landfill Reduction 2. Resource Recovery 3. Service Efficiency 4. Community Engagement 5. Environment With the Objectives and Local Goals in mind a number of Local Actions have been identified and prioritised in a Local Action Plan (Appendix A). The following section notes the framework used in developing this Action Plan. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 13 of 35

14 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.1 WASTE DIVERSION AND SERVICE DELIVERY Reducing the quantum of material disposed to landfill has been a key focus for Council since the adoption of the 2006 Waste Management Strategy. Equally important is providing a range of waste diversion re-use/recycling and disposal services to the Community, which meet expectations and are affordable. These are detailed in the following Sections: Burnie Waste Management Centre Organics Management Recyclables Collection Waste Collection Burnie Waste Management Centre The Burnie Waste Management Centre incorporates a recycling deposit loop, tip shop, re-use stockpiles and a waste transfer and resource recovery Facility. The Centre has been designed to encourage separation activities to occur before depositing of residual waste for final sorting. Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Facility (WTRRF) The Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Facility (WTRRF) located within the Burnie Waste Management centre, is key to Council achieving the regional and local strategy goals. Waste diversion targets for specific materials have been set for the facility operation, including contractual incentives to achieve the waste diversion targets. Achieving the waste diversion targets will benefit the community financially and environmentally, through less waste being transferred to landfill and reducing the loss of productive materials to landfill. Principal materials currently recovered from the transfer facility include: metals, cardboard and timber. As the operation of the facility improves opportunities for other materials to be recovered will arise, and new targets may be applied to encourage such initiatives, in line with regional activities. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 14 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

15 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Recycling Deposit Loop and Tip Shop Within the Recycling Loop the community are encouraged to deposit recyclable items free of charge before proceeding through the tollbooth. Deposit facilities exist for items such as Cardboard, Comingled Recyclables (plastics, cans, glass, and cartons), Clothing, Waste Oils (motor and cooking), Drum muster, HDPE Plastic Oil Containers, and Car batteries. A number of arrangements are in place with local recyclers to collect and process these items. Some materials are collected at no cost to council; for others a fee is charged for removal and processing. The recent expansion of the Tipshop has enabled large furniture and building items to be directed from landfill and securely stored for Reuse. Community requests for depositing additional recycling items have included plastic bags, fluro-tubes, polystyrene packaging, and household batteries. Opportunities for handling new recoverable materials, difficult to manage waste streams, and hazardous materials (eg solvents, chemicals, and paints) will be investigated to safely, efficiently and cost effectively manage these community service needs. Council has participated in National Product Stewardship Schemes through acting as a collection point. To date these have included Programs such as Drummuster, Chemsafe, and ewaste events. As the Product Stewardship initiative develops and more products are regulated, Council may need to register as a collection agent. Synergies in the operation of the waste transfer station, recycling loop, and tip shop should be explored to increase diversion and service efficiency consistent with the regional resource recovery objectives. Possible opportunities to investigate include: - Co-operative arrangements for on selling recovered / recycled products - Sharing of site resources amongst operators onsite - Identification of new recoverable products being presented at the site. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 15 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

16 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Organics Management Green Waste and Timber Approximately 3,600 tonnes of separated Green waste is accepted at the waste centre annually; this material is diverted from landfill and currently transported to Dulverton Composting Facility for processing. In the 2011/12 financial year recovered green waste made up 15% of the total MSW. To mitigate the costs associated with the transport of greenwaste other beneficial uses for this material are proposed to be investigated. Greenwaste Vouchers offering residents a number of visits to the BWMC for free greenwaste disposal have been well received by the community. There has been some discussion about the possibility of extending the Voucher system to include general waste for the rural, or all of the community including a Motion on Notice MO314/13 2. There also appears to be a strong desire to have access to a kerbside green waste and organics (foodwaste) collection service to dispose of compostable materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Collectively Green waste, Timber, Food waste, and other Compostable materials make up some 20% of the waste stream to landfill as identified in previous Audits. The major source of these organics is from the Kerbside waste collection stream. 2 Resolution number: MO314/13 - MOVED: Ald J Altimira. SECONDED: Ald J Simpson That Council review the green waste voucher system prior to the 2014/15 budget deliberations, with a view to: 1) Investigating the feasibility of introducing a waste voucher system of equivalent value for rural land owners in lieu of the green waste voucher system, and 2) Considering the merits of a single voucher system for all ratepayers that could be used for green waste or mixed waste in lieu of the green waste voucher system. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 16 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

17 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Kerbside Organics Collection Opportunity The CCWMG has undertaken a kerbside combined Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot program to gain an understanding of: Potential green waste stream composition and volume Community interest in the service Economics of providing the service Opportunities and cost implications of processing Beneficial uses of the processed product A report on the outcome of the trial will be made available to Council in This report will provide guidance to Officers in the development of an options paper to explore the costs and benefits of a kerbside combined food and garden organics collection service. Introducing an additional service may impact on, and require review of, the mode of delivery of kerbside waste and recycling services to ensure that there is a holistic and cost effective approach to the provision of kerbside services. The review could consider service frequency, the size of waste collection containers and the like. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 17 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

18 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Kerbside Recyclables Collections Comingled Collections Following the introduction of the 240Ltr fortnightly co-mingled recycling system in September 2009, recycling volumes tripled when compared to previous years. However since that initial rise, collection volumes have reached a plateau. Education is the key to increasing recycling participation rates, and further work is required to both reduce contamination and achieve an increase in quantity collected. Where no current service exists Council can facilitate private CBD recycling relationships on request by connecting customers to known service providers. Council should continue to monitor the private service delivery arrangements for any service gaps. There has also been interest in the introduction of a kerbside recycling service in conjunction with the rural waste collection service. As such requests are made to Council, the economics and feasibility of expanding services will be assessed. Cardboard Collections A kerbside cardboard collection service has been provided in the Burnie CBD for a number of years and this service has been expanded to include outer area commercial premises. The service was introduced to reduce the quantity of cardboard disposed to landfill and diverting the recovered material for recycling. The service has been successful in increasing the quantity of cardboard recovered from the waste stream. To further increase recovery and service efficiency, opportunities to integrate cardboard recovery services across the various collection and disposal points are to be investigated. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 18 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

19 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Kerbside Waste Collections Over 8200 properties are serviced by Council s kerbside waste services. The council service areas reach some 86% of properties within the Burnie municipality. Both domestic and commercial properties within the urban area are charged for a single weekly collection of a resident owned Mobile Garbage Bin (MGB/wheelie bin) up to 240 litre capacity per tenement. Commercial properties are able to apply for additional waste services for an additional fee. Some rural areas are serviced on an opt-in basis. The areas of Stowport and Natone have traditionally been serviced by private contractors. To support greater recoverable diversion from landfill a feasibility study is proposed to investigate opportunities to reduce waste disposal in MGB s and increase operational efficiency by reducing the size of bins or adjusting the frequency of collection. Such considerations should be made in concert with a proposed organics collection. The economics and feasibility of current services should be reviewed and assessed in conjunction with possible expansion of services. Ownership of receptacles Currently users of the kerbside waste collection service are required to purchase and maintain their own waste containers. This policy has in the past been of concern for some members of the community, mainly related to the impost of the purchase cost of the container. Many Councils do provide and maintain the waste containers used by residents In providing the comingled recycling collection service, collection containers are provided to residents and the cost of the receptacles are recovered through the annual service charge. Were a kerbside organics collection to be introduced, it will be an opportune time to assess the cost/benefit of smaller bins sizes, service frequency, provision and ownership. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 19 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

20 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.2 REGIONAL COOPERATION & PARTNERSHIPS The importance of working collectively to achieve improvements in waste management across the region has been borne out in a number of successful regional tender processes for service provision and the focussing of resources to manage region wide issues. Regional co-operation enables consistent information and advice to be provided to the community and provides opportunities to maximise the impact of funding directed to improved waste management practices and waste diversion activities. A regional focus provides greater opportunity to work with industry and to seek support from State and Federal Governments Cradle Coast Waste Management Group Continued support of the Cradle Coast Regional Waste Management Group and active involvement by Burnie City Council Officers in the implementation of the regional strategy, will support and maximise the benefit of Council s strategy actions Industry and Commerce The municipal waste stream is just one component of the overall waste stream and there are a range of business and industry bodies, research institutes and private companies that have responsibility for, or an interest in, waste management and waste diversion. On-going engagement with the broader waste industry is important for Council as a means of maximising the benefit of waste management and identifying synergies in the delivery of a range of waste services. Waste disposal is a significant cost for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME) and in many instances business owners are not aware of local opportunities to reduce waste to landfill and consequently waste disposal costs. Examples of services to assist SME s include kerbside cardboard collections and free disposal of cardboard at the resource recovery loop. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 20 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

21 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Alternate Waste Management Technologies As the waste industry has directed more focus on reduction in carbon emission liabilities there has been significant interest in developing new technologies that would assist it to reduce its carbon footprint and produce value added products. More locally Council has been made aware of Slow Pyrolysis and Biochar technologies and it would appear that there could be opportunities for the timber industry to partner with the waste industry as a means to reduce waste to landfill. Council is unlikely to be in a position to develop a pilot plant but may be able to support such a development with provision of a site and feedstock. More broadly Council should be open to exploring mutually beneficial partnership opportunities with a range of waste industry stakeholders via the regional strategy actions. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 21 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

22 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Achieving the waste minimisation and reuse / recycling targets of this strategy and the regional strategy will require significant engagement with the community and other stakeholders to: Educate Inform, and Seek and consider feedback As a means of monitoring the impacts of waste programs and services and to support improved waste minimization and recycling / reuse behaviours the following actions proposed are: Service Expectation Surveys Support CCWMG in service expectation and satisfaction level surveys. Survey themes may include: - What services are valued and why? - Are there services or needs gaps? - Attitudes to capacity to pay and user pays principles - Attitudes and participation in recycling and reuse services Information gathered will support service reviews and assessment of new programs and services. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 22 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

23 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Education Council has an active program of engaging with the primary education sector and the broader community to promote its waste management initiatives and encourage diversion actions as follows: - Visits to the Waste Management Centre by local and neighbouring schools assists in explaining waste services available in Burnie. - Assisting with the development of classroom resources for schools. From time to time educators make contact with council to request material that can be used within the classroom to promote waste reduction and management. - Encouraging waste management diversion activities for community events material has been collated and made available for event coordinators. - Promotion of Resource Recovery Initiatives on Burnie Council Website encourages the general public to become familiar with current best practices. - The green waste voucher system. Residents are provided with vouchers to allow for free access to the landfill for green waste disposal. While seen as a benefit to residents it aids in developing positive waste segregation behaviours which then flow through to future visits to the waste management centre and resource recovery loop. The CCWMG Strategy identifies a range of regional education and information actions that will be implemented over time to provide regional and state wide consistent information. Using regional resources as they become available will assist in growing positive waste management attitudes in the community and ensure consistent messages are provided. Council Culture Educating staff and fostering a waste minimisation culture has occurred within Council Operations by allocating actual waste disposal costs to individual departments and all Council projects. Waste Separation of recoverable product and responsible disposal of residual has been promoted through Project Plan requirements. As the cost to dispose of residual waste to landfill continues to increase further focus on reuse and separation for recovery will need to occur. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 23 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

24 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Promoting the Waste Hierarchy The waste hierarchy defines a range of approaches to waste management that can be implemented. The hierarchy aims to achieve the maximum practical benefit from the resources contained in products we use and to manage waste in a way that minimises the amount that ends up going to landfill. To date Council has focussed much of its efforts in waste management to directing materials away from landfill for the purposes of: - Recycling - Reuse - Recovery To encourage Avoidance and Reduction behaviours, community education opportunities should be used in conjunction with the Regional Waste Management Strategy initiatives and National Stewardship Programs. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 24 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

25 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Ensuring that waste management activities are carried out in an environmental responsible and sustainable manner is the overarching objective of the strategy. Council has an obligation to ensure that it discharges its responsibilities as detailed under the Site Closure and Rehabilitation plan for the Mooreville road landfill site. As a regulator Council has a responsibility to enforce relevant legislation and respond to issues that are brought to its attention Landfill Legacy Management While disposal of waste to the landfill no longer occurs at the BWMC, Council continues to have obligations under various approvals for the Waste Management Centre landfill to ensure the site does not present an unacceptable environmental risk. These obligations include: - Preparing and implementing a Rehabilitation plan - Maintaining water quality monitoring regimes for the site - Care and maintenance of the rehabilitated site Ongoing funding to manage these obligations is necessary and opportunities to reduce care and maintenance and management costs will be investigated Illegal dumping The inappropriate disposal of waste and other material in both the rural and urban environments is an issue of concern in many communities. Such materials can become a danger for wildlife, impact on water and soil quality and other environmental values, and impose a cost burden on the community. The regional waste strategy includes an action plan to educate and encourage the appropriate disposal of waste and highlight the environmental harm that can occur. Appropriate resourcing is required by CCWMG to enable reduction in illegal dumping activity to be achieved. BCC should provide support to EPA and CCWMG by reporting on illegal dumping occurrences and recording the cost incurred for clean-ups. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 25 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

26 5. CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Litter Management Council provides a range of litter management services including: Street sweeping CBD and outer business area cleaning Litter bins in streets, parks and reserves Littering damages the environment and the social values of our community Carbon Footprint Proposed actions/investigation outlined in this strategy will have an overall positive outcome on council s carbon footprint associated with waste management. Effective Reduction in CO 2 due to Service Delivery Efficiencies and Increased Materials Recovered could also occur by investigating options for: Council Garbage Collection Fleet - eg Fuel efficient Trucks, maximise route efficiencies Increasing materials diversion - particularly timber and organics. Reducing overall Waste to landfill - reduces transport emissions. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 26 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

27 6 STRATEGY ACTIONS The objectives detailed in Council s 2006 waste strategy have guided improved waste management practices. These objectives continue to be relevant and support the strategic aims of the regional waste strategy. The Regional Waste management strategy aims to reduce by 50% the quantity of MSW directed to landfill by Council will support the Regional Actions through the commitment of resources and coordination of local council activities. During the development of this strategy a range of actions were identified through: Engagement with stakeholders providing waste services to Council. Review of CCWMG Strategy. Review of previous waste strategy. Interviews with staff. Feedback from the community. Matters raised were considered and reviewed to determine alignment with the strategy including the potential to address the local issues before council. The waste strategy team consisting of Director of Works and Services, Manager of Engineering Services, Technical Administration Coordinator, Works Depot Manager, Waste Team Leader worked together to prioritise the actions into an action plan. The methodology for prioritisation included considerations such as: How the actions support the goals, ability and affordability to implement, alignment with the CCWMG Strategy, and community expectation. Appendix A details actions to be implemented by Burnie City Council over the life of this strategy. These actions will be reviewed and updated annually along with the budget process identifying funding required to progress them. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 27 of 35

28 6. STRATEGY ACTIONS 6.1 MEASURES AND OUTCOMES There are existing information collection practices in place to allow for the capture of data to identify: Quantity of kerbside recycling and public place recycling collected and nature of material collected Quantity of kerbside waste collected and periodic audits of the waste stream Quantity and nature of materials diverted prior to the waste transfer station eg recovery area, solid waste piles and tip shop. Quantity of material to the waste transfer stations and material diverted from landfill through segregation Metrics will be established and reported on annually to measure progression toward the achievement of the waste management goals set in this strategy. 6.2 REFERENCES Burnie 2030 Community Plan Cradle Coast Regional Waste Strategy State Waste Policy and legislation. Federal Policy and legislation. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 28 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

29 APPENDIX A BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Ref # Local Actions CCWMS Action No Goal Priority Timeline Measures and Outcomes 5.1. WASTE DIVERSION AND SERVICE DELIVERY. Ensure current and future service delivery needs are integrated and coordinated improving efficiency and cost recovery Burnie Waste Management Centre 1. Collect Data, Analyse and Report on achievements toward waste diversion targets 2. Increase the range of materials diverted from the waste stream as opportunities arise and in concert with the CCRWMG Eg Bulky Plastics, Polystyrene 3. Promote Burnie Waste Management Centre as a local disposal point for statewide and federal programs. eg Chemicals, Drum Muster, Chemsafe, Household hazardous wastes. 4. Communicate and Promote Bulky item deposit and resale opportunities at the Tipshop. 5. Identification and best practice management in handling of both difficult to handle waste streams. - Mattresses. Implement phased in cost recovery to ultimately recover materials and remove from waste stream. 6. Review Tip Shop and Resource Recovery loop operations to be consistent with the regional resource recovery objectives and to explore synergies in operations. 7. Improved e-waste diversion including involvement in National TV and Computer Recycling Scheme 1, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23 Landfill Reduction 10, 15, 32 Increase Recovery 28, 44, 45, 46 Increase Recovery Increase Recovery 45, 46 Service Efficiencies 15, 51, 52 Service Efficiencies Service Efficiencies H ongoing Figures are included in monthly GM s Report M Annually Increase in # of distinct Materials Recovered L 2015 Increase in participation of programs. L 2016 Increase in # of bulky item reuse sales M 2015 Decrease operational costs per tonne. M 2015 Increase in total quantity recovered Decrease operational costs per tonne. H 2013 Increase in amount of ewaste diverted. P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx Page 29 of 35

30 APPENDIX A BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Ref # Organics Management Local Actions 8. Develop a position paper on Kerbside Organics Collection and Management options arising from CCWMG Report. Paper to note operations, cost, implementation plan and communication strategy 9. Review the green waste voucher system considering an equivalent mixed waste voucher system. 1) For rural land owners, and also 2) For all ratepayers. 10. Identify options for the beneficial and cost effective reuse of green waste material deposited at the Mooreville Road Waste Management centre Kerbside Recyclables Collections 11. Monitor comingled collections within the Burnie CBD by private arrangements with contractors 12. Support CCWMG waste and recycling audits including a focus on contamination. 13. Investigate possible service efficiencies for the various modes of cardboard collection currently in place. Maximise use of service Kerbside Waste Collections 14. Review Bin Size, collection frequency and ownership in conjunction with possible introduction of new kerbside collection Services CCWMS Action No 4,5,6, Increase Recovery Goal Priority Timeline Measures and Outcomes M 2014 Paper prepared and considered by Council Environment H 2013 Revised Policy paper is prepared and considered by Council. 7,8 Environment H 2013 Increase in Greenwaste reused Increase Recovery 49, 50 Increase Recovery Service Efficiencies Landfill Reduction Cost to divert Greenwaste reduced M 2015 Ensure minimal service gaps exist H Annually Report to council annually H 2013 Service cost per tonne of cardboard recovered is reduced. M 2015 Decrease in Average t per property to landfill 15. Develop a servicing policy for rural collections (waste and recycling) to guide Service M 2014 Policy prepared Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 30 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx

31 APPENDIX A BURNIE WASTE MANAGEMENT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Ref # Local Actions CCWMS Action No Goal Priority Timeline Measures and Outcomes the assessment of servicing requests. Efficiencies Service cost per property reduced 5.2. REGIONAL COOPERATION & PARTNERSHIPS - Support the achievement of the regional waste strategy to build Partnerships Increasing Recovery and Reuse of Local Materials Cradle Coast Waste Management Group 16. Officers Attend bi-monthly CCRWMG Meetings Community Engagement 17. Provide Support to implementation of the Cradle Coast Waste Management Strategy Actions Industry and Commerce 18. Support CCWMG initiatives to Link local industry into regional waste minimization and reuse initiatives in accordance with the CCWMS. 19. Communicate waste and recycling information relevant to business through Citylink, BCCI and like organisations Alternate Waste Management Technologies 20. Support CCWMG to maintain awareness of industry trends and developments in respect to alternate waste management technologies. Maintain linkages to UTAS and TIER as to industry developments in Slow Pyrolysis and Bio char technologies. 17 Community Engagement 26 Increase Recovery Increase Recovery Landfill Reduction H Annually Number of CCWMG Meetings attended M Annually Local Information provided to CCWMG on request M ongoing Information provided to CCWMG H Annually Number of different Communications Published L ongoing Networks maintained. Print Date: 21/03/14 This document is uncontrolled if printed. Page 31 of 35 P:\Works & Services\Operational & General Works\Waste Management\Burnie Waste Management Strategy\2013 Review\WASTE STRATEGY V11.docx