Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
Agenda
2 February 2021
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange WITH AN OPTION OF ONLINE CONFERENCING PLATFORM ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS on Tuesday, 2 February 2021.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 2 February 2021
2.1 Minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee Meeting held on 16 October 2020
3.1 Annual Waste Diversion and Education Strategy Implementation - 2019/2020
1 Introduction
1.1 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.
The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.
As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.
Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.
Recommendation It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee at this meeting. |
RECORD NUMBER: 2021/12
AUTHOR: Lindsay Hall, Sustainability Officer
EXECUTIVE Summary
Environmental Sustainability Community Committee met on 16 October 2020 and the recommendation from that meeting are provided to the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee for adoption.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “7.1 Preserve - Engage with the community to develop plans for growth and development that value the local environment”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee at its meeting held on 16 October 2020. 2 That Council determine recommendations {3.2, 3.3, 3.4.1 & 3.7} from the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting of 16 October 2020. 3.2 - Stormwater harvesting - Wayne Beatty I. That the project conceptual design be forwarded to the committee II. That a project works outline in map view be forwarded to the committee III. That the verbal report from Council’s Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager be acknowledged. 3.3 - Water Sensitive Cities report - Progress update I. That the Environmental Sustainable Community Committee Water sub-group meet with relevant Council staff and communications team to produce a short summary of ‘What a water sensitive city is and the related benefits’. II. That Environmental Sustainable Community Committee Water sub-group meet with relevant Council staff and communications team to refine the report to be presented to Councils Environmental Sustainable Policy Committee for consideration. III. That a map of Councils ‘purple’ pipeline be provided to the Environmental Sustainable Community Committee. IV. An updated info graph of Councils water supply system be provided to the Environmental Sustainable Community Committee. V. That Council staff investigate information sharing and promotion of water saving technology for residents in Orange. 3.4 - Great Southern Bioblitz Orange 2020 I. That the Great Southern Bioblitz be run again next year. 3.7 - Draft Climate Change Policy and Management Plan I. Item 3.7 be deferred for discussion at a specific workshop in 2 weeks - 30 October 2020. II. Provide ESCC a workshop agenda. III. ESCC members familiarise themselves with both the Draft Climate Change Strategic Policy and Draft Climate Change Management Plan and prepare questions/comments for the workshop. IV. That Council provide ESCC a mechanism to discuss/comment on both documents as a group in preparation of the workshop. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting held on 16 October 2020 be adopted. |
further considerations
Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Nil
Attachments
1 ESCC 16 October 2020 Minutes
2 ESCC 16 October 2020 Agenda, D20/62305⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Environmental Sustainability Community Committee
HELD IN Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 16 October 2020
COMMENCING AT 8.00am
Attendance
Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Cr R Kidd, Ms Shahreen Alford, Mr Robert Alford, Mr Ronald Finch, Mrs Kate Hook, Mr Andrew Kennedy, Mr Nick King, , Ms Melanie McDonell, Mrs Anne Salter, Mr Cyril Smith, Ms Kate Willoughby, Mr Ken Freedman, Director Development Services, Water Treatment Manager, Manager City Presentation, Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager, Sustainability Officer, Intern Sustainability and Environment.
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
The chairperson conducted the acknowledgement of Country.
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr Reg Kidd declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 3.6 Energy Sub-Group - Energy Report, discussions relating to Solar farms as he has previously been approached to have a solar farm on his property.
MATTERS ARISING Mr R Alford/Ms S Alford That Council staff consider a policy on the location of, and the aesthetics of solar farms in the Orange Local Government Area. |
The Meeting Closed at 9.35am.
Attachment 1 ESCC 16 October 2020 Agenda
RECORD NUMBER: 2020/2642
AUTHOR: Wayne Davis, Manager Waste Services and Technical Support
EXECUTIVE Summary
Prior to the adoption of the current Domestic Waste and Recycling contract, Council undertook a trial with the community for a fortnightly waste collection. The results were considered by Council at its meeting of 16 February 2016 and resolved the following:
“RESOLVED - 16/049 Cr J Davis/Cr R Kidd
1 That Council adopt a weekly waste collection service frequency for municipal solid waste (red lid waste bin) collection for up to five years of the new NetWaste Waste Services Contract.
2 That Council increase expenditure by $30,000 per annum to implement a comprehensive and ongoing education program to increase waste diversion rates to 70% by 2021, with progress towards this target to be the subject of an annual report to Council.
3 That, subject to Council not being able to achieve the State Government’s required 70% waste diversion target by 2021, or being directed by the State Government to achieve this, Council retain an option to re-negotiate the NetWaste Waste Services Contract within five years to include fortnightly waste collection service frequency to assist in achieving the required 70% waste diversion target. In this circumstance, the matter be brought back to Council.
4 That authority be given to the General Manager to conclude contractual requirements for the NetWaste Waste Services Contract.
5 That approval be granted for the Council Seal to be affixed to relevant documents.”
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “8.2 Preserve - Develop and promote initiatives to reduce water, energy and waste in consultation with the community”.
Financial Implications
The implementation of all activities within the Strategy are funded as follows:
Council commitment to waste diversion |
$ 30,000 |
Commitment within Orange Food and Garden Organics Contract |
$ 50,000 |
Commitment within NetWaste Joint Recycling Contract |
$ 50,000 |
Total Annual Funds |
$130,000 |
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
That the information provided in the report on Annual Waste Diversion and Education Strategy Implementation – 2019/2020 be acknowledged. |
further considerations
Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
In July 2016, Orange City Council developed a five year Waste Diversion Education Strategy 2016-2021 entitled “Engaging the Community in Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery”. The Strategy acts as a guide to achieving a reduction in waste to landfill and diversion of recyclable materials within the Orange community.
This report provides a brief overview of actions undertaken within the 2019/2020 year to assess data and implement behaviour change initiatives as Orange City Council works towards the achievement of Key Result Areas and Targets outlined in the NSW Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-21 (NSW WARR). Key result areas follow:
Key Result Area 1 Avoid and reduce waste generation
Key Result Area 2 Increase recycling
Key Result Area 3 Divert more waste from landfill
Key Result Area 4 Manage problem waste better
Key Result Area 5 Reduce litter
Key Result Area 6 Reduce illegal dumping.
Target areas within the NSW WARR:
Key Result Area 1 – By 2021 reduce the rate of waste generation per capita
Key Result Area 2 – By 2021 increase recycling rates for:
· Municipal solid waste (MSW) to 70%
· Commercial and industrial waste (C & I) to 70%
· Construction and demolition waste (C & D) to 80%.
Key Result Area 3 – By 2021 increase the waste diverted from landfill to 75%.
2019/20 Waste Diversion Plan Initiatives and Data Results
Each year, EnviroCom undertake a number of waste education initiatives on behalf of Orange City Council. These programs aim to educate and engage the community, collect data and assess community attitudes, knowledge and behaviour in relation to waste generation and disposal behaviours with the aim of promoting and encouraging resource recovery and landfill diversion opportunities. As detailed below, initiatives undertaken over the last few years provide Council with data and evidence to assist in determining the feasibility of transitioning from a weekly to a fortnightly kerbside general waste collecting service.
General waste and Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) stream audits were conducted in Orange under the NetWaste Waste Education Plan (WEP) 2019-20. The following year, as part of the Orange Waste Diversion Education Strategy (WDES) WEP 2020-21, General waste, Recycling and FOGO audits were undertaken. The audits provide valuable data on waste behaviours of Orange residents. The breakdown of the contents of the average general waste bin between audit years is provided in Table 1.
Table 1. Orange audit results
Waste component |
% of average general waste bin |
||
2019 |
2020 |
||
General waste |
48.22% |
60.90% |
|
Recyclable materials |
19.64% |
17.81% |
|
FOGO materials |
Total |
32.14% |
21.29% |
Food waste |
21.83% |
13.6% |
|
Garden waste |
5.92% |
2.25% |
|
FOGO-acceptable waste |
4.39% |
4.56% |
Current school and community waste education initiatives in Orange
Orange City Council places great emphasis on the importance of education, particularly when it comes to waste, and is very active in this sector. Orange primary schools have been receiving waste education incursions since 2017, under the NetWaste WEP and more recently as part of the FOGO WEP. The topics covered in the primary school incursions focus on waste and a range of other environmental issues, and are as follows:
· Recycling Rules!
· It’s a Wormy World
· Caught on Composting
· Don’t Waste Biodiversity
· Being Resourceful
· Litter, Litter Everywhere!
· The Science of Sorting
· The Wrap on Wrapping
· Food for Thought
Feedback from all schools on these incursions is consistently positive, and presentations are in high demand (although COVID-19 did impact the school incursion program during 2020). All schools within the Orange LGA are offered the opportunity to receive free incursions (years K-6), as well as schools in the Bathurst, Forbes, Parkes, Blayney and Cabonne LGAs. This program is crucial to providing a clear understanding of waste management in the Central West and, by engaging school-aged members of the community, this information can, in turn, be passed on to family members and the broader community.
Community tours of the waste facilities in Orange (the ORRRC and the organics composting facility Euchareena Road Resource Recovery Centre) are offered on an approximately quarterly basis, inviting Orange residents to see up-close how the waste from each of their three bins is landfilled, recycled or composted. The tours run for three hours and attendees have the opportunity to ask questions and visit sites which are not usually accessible to the public. This initiative provides valuable education in waste management and will continue to be run in the future.
Similar to waste facility tours, regular pop-up displays (PUDs) provide an opportunity for residents to speak to Council representatives about waste services and ask any questions they may have about where to dispose of household items. Collateral is handed out to interested residents, including the ORRRC site map, three-bin flyer, recycling reminder magnet, instructions flyer on how to fold a kitchen caddy liner and various giveaway items. Most PUDs in Orange focus on NetWaste’s current pledge campaign, which encourages residents to take the pledge to dispose of their food waste in the green-lidded food & garden waste bin for composting, instead of landfill via the red-lidded general waste bin. “Pledgers” are supplied with a free kitchen caddy, to assist in transporting food waste to the outside bin, as well as a pledge pack (consisting of a large bin sticker, pledge flyer and reminder of items accepted in the green-lidded bin). Recycling-themed PUDs supply yellow ecobins (recycling crates) and involve a fun activity, where residents try to spot five items which don’t belong in the display recycling bin. Each year, around half a dozen PUDs are delivered in the Orange LGA.
Prior to COVID-19, community workshops were a staple in Orange, and delivered at events such as the Sustainable Living Expo, or as standalone evenings open to all members of the community. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face community workshops have been adjusted for delivery as webinars. This method allows for a much larger audience than previously possible, and is more flexible for viewers who might not have been able to travel to the venue in-person. Past topics include worm farming, home composting, the state of waste in Orange and soft plastics recycling.
EnviroCom has been engaged to support waste diversion and promote correct recycling behaviours at large events in Orange, such as the Wine Week Markets and F.O.O.D. Week Night Markets. In the lead up to the events, signage was developed and information collated for market vendors and for event attendees, in order to ensure sustainable packaging options were selected by vendors and that each disposal point was clearly marked with the relevant accepted waste type. Over the course of each event, staff were positioned by the bin stations and assisted attendees in disposing of their waste in the correct bin, and answered any questions posed by attendees with regards to waste. This role was due to continue for future events but was unfortunately cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in many cancelled events in Orange. The event support role will continue when regular event operation resumes.
Ophir Road Waste Data Report 2019-20
Since 2015, data collected by the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre weighbridge has been analysed to identify patterns and trends in waste behaviours in Orange. As demonstrated in the most recent report, there is a clear downward trend in overall waste generation, from 1.77 tonnes produced per capita per annum in 2016 to 1.35 tonnes in 2020. With regard to municipal solid waste, the WARR target for 2021 is a 70% diversion rate. In Orange, this figure has grown from 45% diversion in 2016 and currently sits at 58% diversion in 2020.
The overall waste diversion rate for 2020 is recorded as 43%, significantly lower than the WARR target of 75% by 2021. However, it should be noted that although the diversion rate has decreased, so too has the waste generation rate, as previously mentioned. Efforts need to be made in the C&I and C&D sectors to attempt to divert more waste materials from landfill, as the diversion rates of each of these streams is far lower than that of MSW. For further details, please refer to the Ophir Road Waste Data Report 2019-20 previously provided to Council.
C&D and C&I waste stream diversion efforts in Orange
In 2017, a project aimed at reducing Commercial and Industrial (C&I) waste was begun under the Orange Waste Diversion and Education Strategy. It was proposed that local cafes be approached and asked to take part in a free waste consultation, to assess the potential for waste reduction and recycling/diversion within the business. This expanded over the years to include other small and medium/large businesses, with a focus on cafes/restaurants in order to divert organics from landfill. EnviroCom was able to develop case studies, featuring local businesses which successfully managed their waste in a positive way and are now benefiting from the social and economic value this brings. The Business Waste project was due to continue under the 2020-21 WDES contract, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions placed on hospitality venues, this has been put on hold until a later date (anticipated to be 2021).
Forming a large part of the 2019-20 WDES contract, the C&D Processes Review was proposed by Council to bring into the focus the current disposal methods within the Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste stream. This project is made up of three phases, the first of which involves interviewing and inspecting construction sites around Orange, providing a valuable insight from those in the building and construction industry. The project will result in the development of a new Waste Management Plan for Council, to be included in DA applications submitted within the Orange LGA. The C&D Processes Review is due to be completed by the end of the 2020-21 financial year, to assist in increasing the diversion of C&D waste from landfill.
As the waste diversion hub of Orange, the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre (ORRRC) plays an important part in the city’s waste management. In 2018, new signage was installed at the ORRRC to provide clear instruction on the types of waste accepted by the facility, and directions on where each drop off point is located within the site. This has assisted residents in learning more about alternative waste disposal methods and increased confidence in resource recovery. Hard copy site maps are available at the ORRRC weighbridge.
Comparison between Orange, Forbes and Parkes
Figures drawn from the JR Richards & Sons monthly reports allow comparisons to be made between nearby councils. Forbes and Parkes both have kerbside FOGO, recycling and general waste services, with the key difference that general waste is collected fortnightly in these areas, as opposed to Orange’s weekly collection servicing frequency.
Diversion rates vary slightly between each LGA, with Orange recording the highest diversion in the FOGO stream (45%) and Parkes topping the list for recycling diversion (17%), closely followed by Forbes at 16%. It should be noted that as a “greener” and more vegetation-rich area, it is reasonable to expect that higher volumes of garden organics might be observed within the Orange FOGO stream than in either Forbes or Parkes. It is anticipated that a fortnightly general waste collection would encourage residents to better separate and thereby divert waste, by correctly using the FOGO bin for all food waste, and the recycling bin for all recyclables. In theory, this would free up space in the general waste bin to comfortably contain a fortnight’s worth of residual waste.
An average general waste bin weight is calculated and provided in the JRR reports each month. For the 2019/20 financial year period, this ranged from 6.65kg (January) per household up to 11.63kg (May) per household in the Forbes LGA, with an annual average of 9.65kg per month. In Parkes, this figure sits between 9.13kg (May) per household and 13.03kg (January), averaging 10.95kg across the month. Orange has recorded higher but more stable figures, averaging 11.87kg per month and fluctuating between 11.36kg (November) per household and 12.77kg (May). From these figures, it is clear that Orange residents have the capacity to divert more material from the general waste bin by correctly using Council’s 3-bin service and present lighter/less full bins. It can be inferred that the requirement to fit a fortnight’s worth of waste into the general waste bin has encouraged Forbes and Parkes residents to either reduce their overall waste and/or better segregate waste materials.
Looking at the FOGO stream across the three councils, Orange presents the lowest amount of organic waste for diversion through the green-lidded FOGO bin per month, at 4.7kg per household. Forbes households present an average of 5.28kg in the FOGO bin in each month, and Parkes, a similar 5.23kg. This could be an indication that more food waste is being presented in the FOGO bin in Forbes and Parkes, corresponding with the lighter general waste bins. Although Orange households present less organic material for diversion, the contamination rate within the FOGO stream is considerably low, at just 0.01kg per household per week. The contamination rate for Forbes and Parkes is not stated in the monthly reports, but from the 2019 NetWaste audits a contamination rate of 4.44% was calculated for Parkes and 5.88% for Forbes. Orange noted a 1.66% contamination rate in the audited FOGO loads in the same report. It is possible that contamination is higher in Forbes and Parkes due to the likelihood of some households using their FOGO bin as an overflow option when the general waste bin capacity is exceeded between collection days. Furthermore, Orange households show clear seasonal peaks in bin weights (peaks in October and April), whereas Forbes and Parkes household bin weights fluctuate less on a month-to-month basis and show a small peak between February and April. This may be partly due to Orange’s extensive greenspace and well-vegetated areas.
The recycling stream data shows a different story – the average Orange household presents a recycling bin of 5.38kg, Parkes households presented an average of 4.1kg and Forbes households presented the lowest average recycling bin weight, at 3.94kg.
Bin fullness and presentation in Orange
In addition to the audits, bin inspections have also been conducted in Orange for the FOGO stream since 2016, and recycling bin inspections commenced in 2018. The data collected from these programs has provided valuable insight into waste disposal behaviours in Orange and can assist in analysing whether Orange could switch, with minimal disruption to regular waste habits, to a fortnightly general waste collection.
Data of general waste bin fullness was collected in Orange for the first time in September 2020, as part of the annual bin inspection program. It is important to note that bin inspections provide only a snapshot into waste behaviours in the Orange LGA, and thus are not representative of the entire council area.
Five areas were mapped and inspected in Orange’s bin inspections. Overall, more than half (55%) of general waste bins were observed to have a bin fullness rating of 1-59%, although 29% of bins were observed in the two highest fullness categories (90% and 100% full).
Table Two. Percentage number of general waste bins in each fullness category as a percentage of all inspected general waste bins.
Fullness category |
Area 1 |
Area 2 |
Area 3 |
Area 4 |
Area 5 |
Total (average) |
1-59% full |
57% |
73% |
69% |
66% |
54% |
64% |
60-100% full |
43% |
27% |
31% |
34% |
46% |
36% |
The majority of bins in all areas were recorded as 1-59% full. The data presented in Table Two suggests that some areas would possibly have little trouble (in regards to available capacity) in switching to a fortnightly waste collection, as the percentage of bins in the 60-100% full category was relatively low. Nevertheless, for those households with bins in the 60-100% full category, such a change may prove difficult.
Table Three. Percentage number of FOGO bins in each fullness category as a percentage of all inspected FOGO bins.
Fullness category |
Area 1 |
Area 2 |
Area 3 |
Area 4 |
Area 5 |
Total (average) |
1-59% full |
47% |
55% |
57% |
57% |
56% |
55% |
60-100% full |
53% |
45% |
43% |
43% |
44% |
45% |
Of the FOGO bins inspected, more than half (55%) were observed to have a bin fullness rating of 1-59% full. Only 9% of observed FOGO bins were 100% full. Encouraging households to utilise their FOGO bin for the disposal of all food waste will result in even less waste being presented in the general waste bin, thereby assisting residents to transition to a fortnightly general waste collection. While available capacity is not the biggest challenge here, a fortnightly general waste collection is likely to require a change in community waste disposal habits and behaviours that should be supported by targeted and strategic education and community engagement.
Presentation is defined as the bin being presented to the kerb for collection – unpresented bins, even if clearly visible on the property, are not inspected.
Table Four. Presentation rates of each waste stream between inspection years.
Waste stream |
2019 (Mar) presentation rates |
2020 (Sep) presentation rates |
General waste |
82% |
83% |
Recycling |
79% |
84% |
FOGO |
38% |
53% |
The presentation rate of the general waste bin during the inspection weeks averaged 83%, compared to recycling bin presentation at 84% and FOGO bin presentation at 53% (FOGO bin presentation fluctuates seasonally due to changes in the amount of garden waste). It is assumed that bins that are not presented for collection are not full, and therefore have capacity to fit more waste. A low FOGO presentation rate, even during spring/summer when garden waste disposal is high, could imply that the bin is not being used for the disposal of food waste. It is expected that residents would prefer to empty food waste from kerbside bins regularly to avoid odour and flies.
By changing the collection frequency of the general waste bin from weekly to fortnightly, it is possible that Orange City Council could see an immediate improvement in the diversion of recyclables and compostable materials from the general waste stream.
The data collected in Orange to-date have some limitations, as general waste volumes are not inspected prior to collection, and individual households with high waste volumes are not able to be accounted for. It is noted that measurements of individual container peaks, using weekly load average masses, significantly smooths the peaks, and it is the households at this peak generation that will struggle with a service frequency change. In future, to gather more information in these areas, Council may wish to consider the following:
· Continuing volumetric bin inspections in the general waste stream
· Continuing volumetric inspections in the FOGO and recycling streams
· Selected sampling of high volume general waste bins to identify any commonalities between high volume bins
From the data provided, it is clear that many Orange households have room for improvement when it comes to source separation, and that fully utilising the FOGO bin service rather than disposing of recoverable organic waste in the general waste stream will significantly improve resource recovery rates and free up space in the red-lidded general waste bin. The majority of households do not present a full general waste bin every week, so it is anticipated that most households will not be disadvantaged or lack adequate space for their waste if general waste collection was changed from weekly to fortnightly. Changes in regular waste habits and behaviours will be necessary for most households, to start using the FOGO bin as the preferred food waste disposal bin rather than the general waste bin.
For households that generate a high volume of general waste, support could be provided in several forms:
· Additional education around the recycling and FOGO bin services, as a reminder of all materials that are accepted in these streams
· Provision of a free or discounted kitchen caddy, potentially in combination with encouraging residents to ‘take the pledge’[1] and receive the associated education materials, to assist in the take-up of the FOGO service
· Organisation of an exclusive waste facility tour or educational Q&A-style session for these households, to bring attention to the importance of waste diversion and discuss ways households can reduce their general waste
· The option to select a different bin configuration, such as two general waste bins collected fortnightly, one general waste bin collected weekly, or a larger general waste bin, in order to meet the required capacity for the household’s waste.
Council will continue to work with its consultant and the community on initiatives to improve on reducing the overall waste volumes sent to landfill for the remaining one year of the five year strategy.
[1] The Pledge Campaign commenced in 2017 under the NetWaste contract, and encourages residents in Orange, Bathurst, Forbes and Parkes to take the pledge and commit to disposing of all household food waste in the green-lidded food & garden waste bin, rather than the red-lidded general waste bin.