Council adopts Waste Management Strategy
Published on 28 November 2023
Mount Alexander Shire Councillors adopted Council’s new Waste Management Strategy 2023-2033 at the meeting of Council on Tuesday 21 November.
The strategy outlines Council’s high-level vision for waste management services for the future, with a focus on reducing, reusing and recycling waste.
The strategy is guided by four overarching goals and key focus areas:
- Reduce the generation of waste
- Increase resource recovery of reusable and recyclable material
- Support a local circular economy
- Minimise the environmental impact of waste management
The strategy was informed by community feedback, with particular insight and input provided by Council’s Community Waste Reference Group.
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Matthew Driscoll, said that Council has ambitious goals to achieve when it comes to waste management.
“The strategy outlines how we’ll reduce waste that ends up in landfill, and support our residents in thinking differently about the way they consume and dispose of goods,” said Mayor Driscoll.
“We’ll be doing this in collaboration with our community, and local businesses and organisations.
“We’re lucky in Mount Alexander Shire in that we have an incredible community of people who are passionate about protecting our natural environment.
“It’s with our passionate and knowledgeable community that we’ll be working towards our goals.
“I encourage everyone to read through this strategy, and learn more about how we can all make a difference – reuse, recycle, repair, buy second-hand and compost.
“Together we can work towards a more sustainable future.”
Community members are encouraged to view the Waste Management Strategy at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/plans-and-strategies.
A hardcopy can also be provided via the Civic Centre in Castlemaine during business hours.
Council is committed to reducing waste as outlined in the Council Plan 2021-2025(PDF, 4MB), Environmental Strategy 2015-2025(PDF, 6MB) and Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality(PDF, 4MB).
For more information contact Michael Scott, Council’s Waste Management Officer, on 5471 1836 or at m.scott@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.