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CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2010-2015 WASTE STRATEGY ACTION PLANS


CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2010-2015 WASTE STRATEGY ACTION PLANS CONTENTS ACTION PLANS ...........................................................................................................................................................................3 PROGRAMME AREA 1: EDUCATION & WASTE REDUCTION .................................................................................................4 PROGRAMME AREA 2: RECYCLING & COMPOSTING ............................................................................................................6 PROGRAMME AREA 3: RESIDUAL WASTE ............................................................................................................................12 PROGRAMME AREA 4: MARKET DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................14 PROGRAMME AREA 5: WASTE ASSETS................................................................................................................................15 PROGRAMME AREA 6: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS...........................................................................................................17 PROGRAMME AREA 7: BEST VALUE SERVICES...................................................................................................................19


ACTION PLANS The action plans outline the part of the Strategy which is implemented operationally and form the updatable element of the Strategy. Below are the definitions used within this document.

Term Description Purpose states the intent of the programme

Description provides an overview of the programme

Monitoring indicates how progress towards targets will be measured

Action A description on the programme

Completion Target period in which the action is to be achieved

• Short term is approximately 2010 - 2011 • Medium term: is approximately 2012 - 2013 • Long term is approximately 2014 - 2015

Responsibility stakeholder responsible for and with significant input into

action

Budget Link/Resources source of funds for the action


PROGRAMME AREA 1: EDUCATION & WASTE REDUCTION Purpose: To deliver effective and integrated waste communication and education programs that build the capacity of people to move towards more sustainable waste management behaviour. Description Through consultation with residents, staff, councillors and other stakeholders the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of waste issues and opportunities has been identified as a high priority. This is a fundamental, overarching element of the Strategy, which will support the actions and performance across all programme areas but particularly with regard to recycling & composting. Waste reduction and reuse are the highest tiers of the waste management hierarchy. A program of initiatives will engage residents in reducing the volume of waste needing to be managed. A secondary benefit is likely to be the raised community awareness resulting from engagement in the initiatives. This is likely to have benefits for the performance of the recycling & composting (organic waste) and residual waste treatment aspects of the strategy. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services.

Action Completion Target Responsibility Budget Link/

Resources 1. Develop and implement a waste education plan. Key elements:

• Provision for adequate human and financial resources • Review and analysis of community waste education needs and identification of target

groups to communicate with and educate • Determine requirements and the appropriate medium for the provision of information

to the target groups • Promote awareness and understanding of the Waste Management Strategy and

associated programme initiatives, particularly waste as a resource • Website design to make information more accessible • Development of branding and tagline

Short Waste & Environment / Comms & Education Unit

Small current budget. Budget allocation will need to be considered.


• Raising the profile of waste issues • Support national and regional initiatives and campaigns in order to promote a

consistent message across the region

The waste education plan should develop clear topic messages for consumers and promote achievements, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

Reduction & Reuse • Encourage the reduction of food waste • Promote alternative home solutions for treating food and garden waste • Promote packaging awareness • Encourage the reuse of items

Recycling • Increase participation in kerbside recycling collection services particularly including

multi unit dwellings (MUD’s) • Promote new collection services as they are introduced including event and public

place recycling • Promote the use of Transfer Stations for hazardous waste and larger items • Develop and introduce sustainable business programme to reduce small business

resources use and waste generation • Develop and introduce a schools education programme for junior and secondary

schools

The focus of the waste education plan shall be on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

The waste education plan will incorporate a wide variety of promotional activity, including, but not limited to:

• Website, brochures, posters, displays, television, radio and print media adverts etc • Value adding promotional items (rulers, pencils, other relevant items) • Publicity events • Working with community groups • Using national promotional campaigns • Conduct site visits • Conduct tours of waste facilities • Spread the waste and recycling message in a fun and interactive way


PROGRAMME AREA 2: RECYCLING & COMPOSTING Purpose: To achieve an efficient recycling service that is easy to understand and use and maximise the recovery of recyclables and organic waste. Description This action plan concentrates on the waste that can be collected separately (separated at source as opposed to materials which may be extracted for recycling from residual waste) for reuse, recycling & composting, either through collection systems or by providing facilities at transfer stations. There is a particular interest in actions which reduce the amount of organic waste being sent to landfill. Organic waste treatment (or composting) is intimately linked with the resulting residual waste and the combination of technologies for treating these waste types needs to be considered in tandem. There is a hierarchy of options for the reduction of organic waste to landfill, which essentially follows the waste hierarchy. Firstly, overall waste generation should be minimised, followed by increased diversion from landfill by recycling and composting, followed by residual waste treatment to recover materials, energy or organic material with stabilisation of the organic material prior to landfill as a final resort. In reality, opportunities also exist to recycle waste that is collected as residual waste. It is possible that initiatives covered in the residual waste action plan may ultimately contribute towards recycling performance, for example, through the separation of metals during the treatment process and prior to final disposal. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services.



Resources 1. Introduce efficient and effective kerbside waste and recycling collection systems that complement transfer station operations. Key elements:

• Conduct waste characterisation audits to determine material composition of waste and recycling bins

• Conduct community satisfaction surveys for kerbside collection services • Develop and trial alternative collection systems, in conjunction with Programme Area

7: Best Value Services • Review kerbside collection service area to maximise participation rates • Audit rural properties to establish cleansing charge requirement • Investigate funding options for kerbside waste and recycling services as part of

Programme Area 7: Best Value Services

Medium Waste & Environment

Budget already exists

2. Introduce efficient and effective transfer station operations that complement kerbside collections systems. Key elements:

• Identification of opportunities to increase resource recovery at transfer stations • Conduct waste streams audit and standardise all facilities • Develop existing transfer station design based on improved resource recovery and

trial new designs, in conjunction with Programme Area 7: Best Value Services • Identify requirements and appropriate location of future new transfer stations, as part

of Programme Area 5: Waste Assets • Investigate drop bin sites to determine if still appropriate • Investigate funding options for transfer station operations, as part of Programme

Area 7: Best Value Services




3. Develop and introduce a strategic plan for optimisation of the MRF operations. Key elements:

• Conduct MRF efficiency audit on current facilities to reduce waste and increase resource recovery

• Determine current capacity of MRF and forecast future capacity based on population and waste generation projections

• Investigate suitability of the facility in relation to location and capacity, as part of Programme Area 5: Waste Assets

• Develop a service level agreement for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, as part of Programme Area 5: Waste Assets

• Develop long term agreements with product buyers • Develop a business model for the future MRF operations including joint venture

options and investigate MRF funding options, as part of Programme Area 7: Best Value Services

Short Waste & Environment


4. Identify and introduce efficient and effective form(s) of organic waste treatment technology that complement the existing treatment facilities, transfer station network and collection systems. Key elements:

• Develop a business case to identify the optimum capacity, preferred form(s) of treatment and procurement arrangements for organic waste treatment options

• Investigate the potential for further treatment of biosolids and green waste to maximise the value recovered and seek expressions of interest

• Identify suitable existing facilities and suitable sites for establishing new facilities and facilitate the establishment of such facilities

• Investigate opportunities for joint ventures with other Councils for waste treatment through Program Area 6: Strategic Partnerships

• Investigate funding options for organic waste treatment technologies, as part of Program Area 7: Best Value Services


Budget allocation will need to be considered.


5. Develop and introduce a strategic plan for optimisation of the Buy Back Shop operations. Key elements:

• Conduct a Buy Back Shop efficiency audit on current facilities to reduce waste and increase resource recovery (items sold for reuse)

• Develop an effective and efficient pricing structure for items sold from the Buy Back Shop

• Identify opportunities to increase market exposure for items available at the Buy Back Shop

• Investigate suitability of the facility in relation to location and size, as part of Programme Area 5: Waste Assets

• Develop a business model for the future MRF operations and investigate Buy Back Shop funding options, as part of Programme Area 7: Best Value Services


Budget allocation will need to be considered

6. Identify and develop efficient and effective green waste collection and processing options. Key elements:

• Investigate the feasibility of a kerbside green waste collection model • Prepare guidelines to reduce garden green waste in home gardens, for example, by

the use of native plants • Trial green waste schemes as appropriate • Investigate options for the sale of mulch • Investigate options for the processing of green waste into different product types in

conjunction with Programme Area 3: Residual Waste • Investigate funding models for different green waste processing options, as part of

Programme Area 7: Best Value Services




7. Develop and introduce an efficient and effective Multi Unit Dwelling (MUD) recycling management plan. Key elements:

• Develop a MUD waste and recycling plan to reduce waste and maximise resource recovery

• Audit existing bulk bin compound condition and suitability • Review bulk bin sizes and types • Introduce planning conditions for new developments to include waste and recycling

systems e.g. adequate recycling bin storage areas


8. Develop and introduce an efficient and effective public place and events waste and recycling management plans. Key elements:

• Develop a public place recycling plan to reduce waste and maximise resource recovery

• Develop an events management plan to reduce waste and maximise resource recovery

• Produce generic event waste management plans and implement event specific plans in conjunction with event organisers

• Promote the recycling message consistent with state initiatives • Investigate developing a local law or policy that will require separation of recyclable

materials from the waste stream at special events and public venues • Support and develop existing litter and illegal dumping initiatives



9. Identify and develop efficient and effective recycling and collection options for household hazardous waste and emerging hazardous waste types. Key elements:

• Introduce collection facilities in line with national product stewardship schemes particularly for televisions, computers, tyres and mercury containing lamps

• Investigate requirements for disposal and treatment of other hazardous waste types to reduce inappropriate disposal in kerbside collection systems and provide convenient disposal facilities

• Investigate and establish with industry new hazardous waste service options and improve existing drop off schemes, particularly for electronic waste (e-waste)




10. Implement the non-residential (commercial) recycling programme to maximise the collection of recyclables. Key elements:

• Develop a non-residential recycling plan to maximise the collection of recyclables including a communication plan to understand the non-residential sectors needs

• Identify and secure the maximum participation of small to medium enterprise and schools

• Produce a generic non-residential recycling guide and implement location specific plans in conjunction with customers


Self funding project

11. Investigate and introduce opportunities to increase recycling and minimise waste generated through Council's facilities and activities. Key elements:

• Raising awareness and understanding of waste issues across all departments • Undertake regular audits of waste generated from Council facilities and activities to

determine cost savings through minimisation and recycling • Support the development of sustainable/green procurement policies • Support the development of an Environmental Management System • Identify opportunities within planning and procurement processes to Influence waste

producers • Identify opportunities for contract terms and conditions to include incentives for

meeting reduction and recycling targets • Exploring the use of Site Waste Management Plans to promote waste reduction and

increased recycling • Support the development of a policy that will require Council’s facilities and activities

to minimise waste and maximise reuse and recycling

Medium Waste & Environment / all Council departments



PROGRAMME AREA 3: RESIDUAL WASTE Purpose: To ensure that residual waste treatment maximises the value recovered from waste. Description Residual waste is the waste that is not reduced (or minimised, prevented, avoided) or reused and is not collected for recycling or composting. The emphasis of this action plan is on developing alternative solutions to landfill. It will be necessary to consider how to deal with residual waste, and in particular, to understand how best to manage residual waste given the desire to move waste up the waste hierarchy and the costs and benefits of alternatives to landfill. For example, the separate kerbside collection of organic waste could have a significant effect on the approach to dealing with residual waste. Residual waste treatment is intimately linked with organic waste treatment (or composting) and the combination of technologies for treating these waste types needs to be considered in tandem. A number of different technologies exist in respect of organic & residual waste treatment. A combination of the following methods could be used:

• disposal of untreated waste to landfill; • mechanical sorting and processing; • biological treatment; • mechanical biological treatment; • advanced thermal treatment; and • direct energy from waste.

Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services



Resources 1. Identify and introduce efficient and effective form(s) of residual waste treatment technology that complement existing treatment facilities, transfer station network and collection systems. Key elements:

• Develop a business case to identify the optimum capacity, preferred form(s) of treatment and procurement arrangements for residual waste treatment options

• Identify suitable existing facilities and suitable sites for establishing new facilities and facilitate the establishment of such facilities

• Investigate opportunities for joint ventures with other Councils for waste treatment through Programme Area 6: Strategic Partnerships

• Investigate funding options for residual waste treatment technologies, as part of Programme Area 7: Best Value Services

Long Waste & Environment


2. Identify and introduce efficient and effective landfill operations that complement existing treatment facilities, transfer station network and collection systems. Key elements:

• Develop long term open landfill plans to determine landfill requirements and capacity • Develop Portsmith Landfill closure plan • Develop site management plans and monitoring programs • Through the Environmental Management System conduct risk assessments to

ensure compliance with environmental licence requirements • Investigate landfill gas capture options • Investigate electricity generation options • Monitor and if necessary develop plans inline with Australian Government plans to

address emissions from disposal of waste to landfill and other waste activities




PROGRAMME AREA 4: MARKET DEVELOPMENT Purpose: To develop and support recovered resources product markets. Description This action plan focuses on supporting the research and development of waste materials to enable reprocessing into new, value added products for domestic and commercial use. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services

Action Completion Target

Responsible Officer

Budget Link/ Resources

1. Identify opportunities and support the introduction of recycled product market development that complements state and national initiatives.

Key elements:

• Identify and support local market development campaigns with industry associations and local companies.

• Identify and develop product specifications for key areas of the waste stream as they are identified through Programme Area 2: Recycling & Composting

• Identify and develop opportunities for crushed glass product • Conduct a feasibility study to identify opportunities for construction & demolition

waste (concrete) and trial concrete crushing • Conduct a feasibility study to identify opportunities for commercial & industrial waste

collection and trial initiatives • Conduct a feasibility study to identify opportunities to handle emerging hazardous

waste types (computers, televisions etc) and trial initiatives • Investigate funding options for recovered resources product market development, as

part of Programme Area 7: Best Value Services




PROGRAMME AREA 5: WASTE ASSETS Purpose: To ensure current and future infrastructure needs are integrated and coordinated across the region for sustainable waste management. Description This action plan is concerned with the operation and maintenance, modification and refurbishment or replacement of waste assets as well as information on design, performance and costs to ensure assets are used to deliver services efficiently and effectively. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services


Responsible Officer


1. Develop long term asset management plans to promote sustainable service delivery for all waste facilities. Key elements:

• Transfer Stations asset class • Landfills asset class • MRF asset class

Short Waste & Environment / Infrastructure


2. Develop maintenance plans for all waste facilities to allow all maintenance and refurbishment activities to be planned and optimised. Key elements:

• Develop the MRF preventative maintenance schedules with agreed levels of service with service providers, in conjunction with of Programme Area 2: Recycling & Composting

• Develop plans to ensure waste assets are fit for purpose to achieve service objectives




3. Identify, assess, and select suitable long term alternative waste treatment technologies and waste facility locations.


4. Undertake an audit of waste facilities to ensure compliance with legislative and license requirements. Based on the findings develop a program to ensure compliance.




PROGRAMME AREA 6: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Purpose: To cooperate with stakeholders including government agencies, other local councils and industry stakeholders. Description This action plan focuses on the investigation of opportunities for formalising partnerships to deliver more efficient waste collection, transfer, treatment and disposal services. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services


Responsible Officer


1. Maintain active participation in relevant regional and national forums and organisations to keep well informed and to ensure Council’s views are expressed. Key elements:

• Identify relevant bodies for membership and actively participate in activities • Monitor, identify and gain relevant grants/subsidies for the provision of waste

management services as appropriate • Monitor and prepare submission including amendments of relevant legislation, in

response to consultation requests and to lobby for improvement to waste management policy



2. Collaborate with others as appropriate to pursue particular issues and seize opportunities to influence when these arise.



3. Identify barriers to efficient and effective waste management practice and identify where joint ventures can provide solutions and opportunities.


Budget allocation will need to be


considered

4. Identify opportunities for partnerships to improve local environmental quality, share better practice, coordinate campaigns and integrate waste management across the region. Key elements:

• Identify opportunities for partnerships to enhance recyclable product reprocessing capacity in the region

• Identify the opportunities for partnerships to enhance organic & residual waste treatment capacity in the region




PROGRAMME AREA 7: BEST VALUE SERVICES Purpose: To deliver waste management services that provides best value in regards to economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Description The emphasis of this action plan is the continuous improvement in performance of the waste business while maintaining an appropriate balance between quality and cost. Securing the balance requires consideration of economy, efficiency, effectiveness and to also contribute to the achievement of sustainable waste management. Monitoring As per performance indicators developed in Programme Area 7: Best Value Services


Responsible Officer


1. Monitor global trends in waste management and identify best value practice internationally, nationally and locally and introduce initiatives as appropriate. Key elements:

• Develop a detailed waste business model in accordance with the Strategy objectives and actions plans

• Develop management strategies, business cases and business plans that provide options for development of best value services as they are identified

• Develop detailed strategic and operational programmes in accordance with the Strategy objectives and actions plans

• Undertake a market testing exercise to establish the best value solution for organic waste treatment, in conjunction with Programme Area 2: Recycling & Composting

• Undertake a market testing exercise to establish the best value solution for residual waste treatment, in conjunction with Programme Area 3: Residual Waste

Long Waste & Environment / Business Services



2. Develop data collection, management systems and reporting requirements across the waste business. Key elements:

• Develop and maintain data management systems to accurately monitor and report on all waste management activities

• Analyse and interpret waste management data and information to inform planning and evaluate progress towards the Strategy targets

• Develop and introduce management systems and reports • Implement new weighbridge and handheld computer system to record waste

streams at waste facilities • Conduct baseline waste characterisation audits for each waste stream, as part of

Programme Area 2: Recycling & Composting

Medium Waste & Environment / Business Services

Budget already exists but new budget allocation will need to be considered

3. Develop long term pricing and financial models reflecting capital and operating cost projections to ensure a sustainable waste management operation. Key elements:

Waste collection charges based on full cost recovery pricing principles and set to recover:

• Collection service operating costs • Relevant administration and overhead costs • Depreciation on assets employed • An appropriate return on assets employed • A disposal charge for the average volume of waste disposed per bin collected

Long Waste & Environment / Business Services

Budget already exists but new budget allocation will need to be considered


Waste disposal charges by weight at transfer stations/landfills based on lifecycle full cost recovery pricing principles, being set to recover:

• Transfer station and landfill operating costs • Relevant administration and overhead costs • Depreciation on infrastructure and equipment employed • Consumption of land value • An appropriate return on infrastructure and equipment employed • Cost of landfill cell establishment, capping and associated remediation works • Site closure costs and ongoing site management, monitoring and risk mitigation

post closure • Any levies that may be applicable to certain waste streams

4. Establish key performance indicators (KPI’s) and best value performance indicators (BVPI’s) for the purpose of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress of the waste strategy across the entire waste business. Key elements:

Develop indicators to measure and monitor waste management including, but not limited to:

• Cost of waste collection per head of population & household • Cost of waste disposal per head of population & household • Cost of waste disposal per tonne of municipal waste • Number of kilograms of waste collected per head of population • Monthly budget monitoring and cost profiles • Total waste per head of population & household • Percentage of waste reused, recycled and composted • Percentage waste sent to landfill per head of population (kg/hh) & household • Waste flow modelling to predict future performance



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