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The Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is the guiding document for the Council achieving effective and efficient waste management and minimisation in South Taranaki and the Te Rautaki Para Aotearoa / New Zealand Waste Strategy will be applied to deliver a low-emissions, low-waste society built upon a circular economy. The Plan outlines how we will effectively manage and minimise waste in South Taranaki over the next six years. Our vision is ‘Zero Waste to Landfill 2050’
The changes to the kerbside collection and introduction of a food scraps collection starting in October 2024, will help further reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. However, there is always potential for further improvement.
The key goals for the next five years are to:
- Work with Community groups and repair businesses to expand ‘repair cafes’ throughout the region.
- Support development of local processing and new markets for treated timber and other material that are currently transported out of region for recycling.
- Expand recovery options through transfer stations and a resource recovery network.
- Support the commercial sector to transition to a circular economy.
The Plan also:
- Outlines current waste management services and resources.
- Details the sources, expense, and content of waste in Taranaki.
- Reviews progress from the last six years.
- Identifies specific issues and potential solutions.
Using data about waste managed by the Council, and surveys from the commercial sector, the options have been assessed in terms of their future social, economic, environmental and cultural impacts on the District and its residents.
The community is increasingly expressing a desire for the Council to drive a reduction in waste, to reduce the cost and potential harm of waste and to improve the efficiency of resource use. This Waste Management and Minimisation Plan sets out how local issues will be approached, in line with central and local government regulations and community expectations. The Plan represents an important move for South Taranaki District Council’s goal to move towards Zero Waste to Landfill 2050.
