A zero waste shire

Council recognises the need to support our community in transitioning towards zero waste, and develop a resilient, circular economy.

We support community initiatives

• We're exploring new zero waste opportunities through the development of our upcoming Waste and Economic Development strategies. 

We're reducing waste

• We focus on reducing waste where possible, such as installing street furniture made of recycled plastic and timber by-products.

We're planting

• We plant Indigenous plants and climate-appropriate plants, where possible.
• Prunings are recycled as woodchips for mulching.
• When removing trees, we arrange for someone to mill and reuse the timber, where possible.

We're working with local businesses

• Local businesses play a crucial role in our circular economy
• We communicate with businesses fortnightly with opportunities and advocacy.
• We promote Federal and State initiatives, and businesses are encouraged to take up opportunities.
• We promote links with local community initiatives.