Waste Management Strategy

The Waste Strategy was adopted at the April 2023 meeting of Council.

How the engagement was carried out

The Waste Management Strategy 2022 - 2032 was on public exhibition from 25 January through to 22 February 2023.

15 responses were received online.

What you said

1. 80% (12) of respondents would be happy for Council to adopt the Strategy.

2. Question 2 was an open-ended question about what was missing from the strategy. Each of the 15 responses offered a response with one response saying ‘no’. Of the 14 remaining responses, two were about educating tourists to better manage their waste, while several others were to do with the three-bin system. One suggested overcoming the issue of illegal dumping by reintroducing an annual household collection. The remainder suggested more responsible packaging initiatives with one referring to circular waste management.  

3. Respondents came from

• South West Rocks and surrounds (6)

• Crescent Head (3)

• Yarravel (1)

• Turners Flat (1)

• Kempsey and West Kempsey (4)

Background

Like many communities across Australia, Kempsey Shire Council is facing new challenges with our waste management, particularly solid waste. 

Changes in policy nationally and internationally are impacting waste management. Council recognises the necessity for sustainable waste management services for our community and the importance of increased community expectations for Council to manage waste in a more sustainable way. 

The Waste Management Strategy 2022 - 2032 will guide Council’s transition from providing an adequate waste management service, to one of leadership and innovation in resource recovery and waste prevention.

What happens next? 

At the end of the public exhibition period, Council will review the submissions and determine what amendments are required to the Waste Management Strategy. 

The Kempsey Waste Management Strategy was adopted at the 2023 April Council Meeting.

Kempsey Waste Strategy 2022-32