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Hi All - these draft minutes of the meeting Sun 06 Oct 2019 can be reviewed On-line here
The meeting reviewed the Inner West Council new 2020-2023 Economic Development Strategy
and the Consultation meetings that may be of interest are listed below for speed registration
if you would like to attend
Consultation 5
Marrickville Library, Pavilion Cr Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville
Wednesday, 9 October 2.00 pm
CEOs and senior management of businesses
Consultation 6
Balmain Library 370 Darling Street, Balmain
Tuesday, 15 October 10.30 am
Liquor Accords and night time and evening economy businesses
Consultation 7
Petersham Service Centre 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham
Wednesday, 16 October 6.00 pm
Creative Arts industry and stakeholders
Consultation 8
Newtown CoWork 404 King Street, Newtown
Thursday, 17 October 2 pm
Home based businesses
To book a spot please email: economicdevelopment@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
or Phone: +61 2 9392 5137
Have your say
Last day to provide feedback is 27 October 2019
It will be interesting to review any feedback reports on how waste management issues may be
part of the economic development strategy
All feedback appreciated
Regards
Steve
DRAFT MINUTES PPWC RESEARCH MEETING 3 - EC-BSG "WASTE MANAGEMENT" PILOT PROJECT
COMMITTEE REFUGEE SANITATION PROJECT [Cmt]
SUB-COMMITTEE PPWC WASTE RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE
EVENT: EC-BSG "Biogas Waste-to-Energy" Pilot REF:UNCCAM3d
TOPIC: Mgt - Improving Waste Management around Parks Pilot Project
DATE: Sun 06 Oct 2019 TIME: 10:00 - 11:00
VENUE:Petersham Park Café
1 Station St PETERSHAM 2049
INVITEES AND ATTEMNDEES:
Cheryl CRAWFORD [CGC] Chr Y Carline DUFFY [CJD] Y
Anika GAUJA [AkG] E Karen HAYWOOD [KRH] Y
Jessica HARRIS [JcH] E Kelly WRAY [KlW] E
Marghanita DA CRUZ [MDC] E Sandy THOMAS [SyT] Y
Peter AXTENS [PMA] E Stephen GOULD [SGG] Sec Y
OBJECTIVES:
1 Research how other Councils deal with dog excrement
2 Research how other Councils deal with waste management
3 Prepare proposal from Petersham Park Waste Collective [PPWC] to Council
DRAFT MINUTES:10:00-10:30 A Review different Councils lists for items to include in different coloured bins10:30-10:45 B Inner West 2020-2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan - new item10:45-11:00 C Plans for further meetings after meeting with Inner West CouncilW1 Action Items - Waste & Dog Poo Management IssuesW2 Action Items - 2020-2023 Economic Development Strategic PlanZ Next Meeting Sun 20 Oct 2019 10:00 - 11:00
The meeting approved the draft minutes for Mtg C2 Sun 22 Sep 2019 with changes re
degradable not biodegradable dog poo bags
10:00-10:30 A REVIEW DIFFERENT COUNCIL LISTS FOR DIFFERENT COLOURED BINS
The following Councils web-sites have been identified as the possible best for itemised Resident
Waste Management standards
A Penrith Council - 3 bins Green, Yellow & Red with pet droppings in Green bin
The Green bin (Organics) has 26 identified items including pet droppings
The Yellow bin (Recycling) has 20 identified items
The Red bin (Residual Waste) has 14 identified items
However the hard plastics go in the Yellow bin while the soft plastics are required in
the red bin - these soft plastics could be returned to Woolies, Coles or Aldi
B Inner West Council - 4 bins Blue, Green, Yellow and Red
The Blue Bin (Cardboard & Paper) - extensive A-Z list of "What goes Where"
The Green bin (Organics) - extensive A-Z list of "What goes Where"
The Yellow bin (Recycling) - extensive A-Z list of "What goes Where"
The Red bin (Residual Waste) has 16 identified items
However 9 of these 16 identified items are soft plastics that could be separated and
returned to Woolworths, Coles or Aldi
The Inner West Council appears to be the only Council that has clearly marked well-
lidded bins at the White's Creek Valley Park.
The Meeting agreed that:
1 Penrith Council should be contacted to discover how the Council deals with its
Organic Waste
The Penrith Council web-site states
"Penrith Waste and Resource Strategy (2017-2026)
Council adopted the Penrith Waste and Resource Strategy (2017-2026) (pdf 1.4MB) in
September 2017, to help us develop systems and practices that:
1 Reduce waste generation to 7.5 kg/capita/week by 2021
2 Achieve 70% diversion of waste from landfill by 2021
3 Provide solutions for household problem waste by 2021
4 Reduce incidence of litter
5 Reduce incidence of illegal dumping
6 Participate in regional contracts and services where appropriate
The strategy details a staged approach to introducing waste services and waste
treatment processes to meet the waste service needs of the community, increase
environmental outcomes and reduce the financial impact of waste management on the
community.
Penrith Council is a member of the "Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
[WSROC]" which has developed the following:
Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy
The Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy
2014-2017 is helping Western Sydney councils work together to reduce the waste we
produce and send to landfill. The strategy has 6 main targets:
1 Avoid and reduce waste generation
2 Increase recycling
3 Divert more waste from landfill
4 Manage problem wastes better
5 Reduce litter and illegal dumping
6 Improve regional governance
Download the Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy
(2014-2017) (pdf 2.7MB) and brochure. (pdf 5.2MB)
To find out more about the strategy, contact the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
(WSROC) on 9671 4333 or visit the WSROC website
The new Inner West Council formed in 2016 is nor part of any Regional Organisation of
Councils [ROC] and the Inner West Council web-site states
Inner West Council's "War on Waste
The ABC's War on Waste series was very successful. Many of our residents got behind
the message and Inner West Council has adopted a vision of becoming a zero waste
community - and you can help.
Use these Council resources, and learn how:
1 Avoid food waste
2 Avoid single use plastics
3 Join with others working towards a zero waste future
4 Recycle right and recycle clean:
A Recycling in the Inner West
A1 What goes in your recycling bin?
A2 Where does your recycling go?
After your bins have been emptied, the contents are taken either to a Visy or Polytrade material
recovery facility where they are sorted into the various recycling streams
The material recovery facilities either process the recyclables in their own processing plants in
Sydney or on-sell the materials to commodity markets !B Tricky waste items in the Inner West
B1 What to do with e-Waste and chemicals?
B2 Recycling Centres
B3 A-Z of what goes whereC Food and organic waste in the Inner West
Inner West Council has a vision to become a zero waste community and is committed to
working to reduce waste sent to landfill.
A priority area is focusing on food waste which currently makes up 37% of the
average garbage bin in the Inner West.
A number of services and initiatives are available right now for residents including:
1 a fortnightly green bin collection for garden organics for all IWC residents
2 home composting support for all IWC residents - Compost Revolution
3 community composting in units, parks and community gardens at a number of
locations
4 composting workshops in schools
5 food collection services in apartments in the Leichhardt Service Area (5200 units
participate in this service)
6 A Food and Garden Organics Trial with 1,000 properties in the suburb of
Marrickville
Council has started a review into the kerbside services for food and garden organics to decide
the best options to suit the inner city urban environment.
D Top zero waste tips:
1 Make one day a week leftover day to reduce your food waste. Cook creatively
with what you have left in the fridge, freezer and pantry.
2 Bring your bottles and cans to a Return and Earn location to get 10c deposit
back. There is a vending machine at Addison Road Community Centre or
various over the counter locations in the area.
3 Say no to single use plastic. Start with straws, plastic bags or take away
containers and try a different item every month. There are many reusable items
that you can use instead, get inspiration from Plastic free July
4 Join a local waste group like Boomerang bags Inner West, Plastic wise inner west,
War on waste Marrickville and find further waste campaigns in the
Directory of Inspiration
5 Shop at local organisations that fight the waste war already, e.g. Reverse Garbage,
The Bower and second hand shops.
Send any tricky waste questions to rethinkwaste@innerwest.nsw.gov.au and we will be
happy to assist."
1 The Inner West Council web-site was the most advanced of those Council web-sites
surveyed in providing information about how to deal with Dog Poo
2 the Inner West Council web-site was the only web-site that identified how dog poo
may contain harmful bacteria that can cause diarrhoea and other health problems for
humans
3 the Inner West Council web-site was the only web-site that identified how dog poo
with harmful bacteria is washed into storm water systems and natural waterways
4 Fines for leaving dog poo of NSW "Companion Animal Act of 1998" had proved
ineffective
5 the current "biodegradable" bags are not really biodegradable because they
breakdown into tiny plastic pellets which fish and other marine life digest
W1 ACTION ITEMS - WASTE & DOG POO ISSUES ACTION WHO WHEN FOR
1 Contact Penrith re disposal organics SGG F 2019/10/11 PPWC
2 Contact local Water Authorities CJD F 2019/10/11 PPWC
3 Identify suitable biodegradable bags` KRH F 2019/10/11 PPWC
10:30-10:45 B IWC 2020-2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTATIONS
SGG said on Thu 03 Oct 2019 SyT had forwarded an email from The Leichhardt Annadale
Business Chamber re the Inner West Council draft Economic Strategic Plan 2020-2023 which
outlines how Council will support the growth of the local economy over the next few years.
"The draft plan sets out three priorities:
1 Making the Inner West a hub for economic and employment growth
2 Embrace the innovation economic
3 Supporting diversity in business growth
Read the draft https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/economic-development-strategic-planConsultation 5
Marrickville Library, Pavilion Cr Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville
Wednesday, 9 October 2.00 pm
CEOs and senior management of businesses
Consultation 6
Balmain Library 370 Darling Street, Balmain
Tuesday, 15 October 10.30 am
Liquor Accords and night time and evening economy businesses
Consultation 7
Petersham Service Centre 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham
Wednesday, 16 October 6.00 pm
Creative Arts industry and stakeholders
Consultation 8
Newtown CoWork 404 King Street, Newtown
Thursday, 17 October 2 pm
Home based businesses
To book a spot please email: economicdevelopment@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
or Phone: +61 2 9392 5137
Have your say
You are invited to provide feedback on the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Online, by completing the feedback form or survey:
By mail, addressed to, the Economic Development Team, Inner West Council, PO Box 14,
Petersham 2049
Last day to provide feedback is 27 October 2019W2 ACTION ITEMS - INNER WEST ECO DEV STRATEGIC DEV PLAN ACTION WHO WHEN FOR
1 Register for IWC Eco Dev Consultations All F 2019/10/11 PPWC
2 Report on outcomes of Consultations All F 2019/10/18 PPWC
3 Review reports ` All S 2019/10/19 PPWC
10:45-11:00 C FURTHER MEETINGS AFTER MEETING WITH INNER WEST COUNCIL
The meeting agreed that the next 3 meetings would be Sun 20 Oct 2019, Sun 03 Nov 2019 and
Sun 17 Nov 2019 - 10:00 - 11:00
Z NEXT MEETING SUN 20 OCT 2019 10:00 - 11:00
VENUE: Petersham Park Café
1 Station St PETERSHAM 2049
DATE: Sun 20 Oct 2019 TIME: 10:00-11:00
Stephen GOULD
Projects Co-ordinator
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION NETWORK [SAN]
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EXTRACT FROM FED GOVERNMENT WASTE AND RECYCLING REPORT/CHP 04 2018-12-14The impact of levies on changing ratepayer behaviour
4.36 The committee received evidence indicating that waste levies have a limited impact on
reducing the waste generated by ratepayers, as they have no direct financial
incentive to reduce waste going to landfill.
4.37 Local councils are responsible for paying waste levies on behalf of ratepayers, and this is
then recovered through household rates. GCS Consulting stated that the estimated household
contribution to the New South Wales waste levy payment is between 10 and 20 per cent of the
total rates liability.
It cited a 2012 KPMG report on the New South Wales waste levy which stated that:
Because home owners are charged a flat fee for their waste, they do not receive any financial
benefit from reducing the amount of waste they produce at the individual household level, even
hough all households would benefit if they collectively reduced waste.[43]
4.38 The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) submitted that the New
South Wales waste levy does not provide a 'reward or incentive for better waste management
behaviour, other than a minor reduction in the waste charge for using a smaller red bin in
some council areas'. This is because:
Waste management charges to residents reflect the actual costs to councils of delivering waste
services.
These charges are applied across the entire community and are not adjusted for actual
consumption of waste services by an individual household.[44]
4.39 Similarly, the Brisbane City Council, in considering the introduction of a waste levy in
Queensland, submitted that:
A levy is not effective on domestic waste generators as the price signal is not able to be
passed on through the rates directly...
Applying a landfill levy to domestic waste is challenging as residents cannot avoid the levy in a
domestic setting.
Council does not have a pay-as-you throw style of charging so residents are all charged equally.[45]
4.40 Other local government authorities support this view with the Adelaide Hills Region WasteManagement Authority (AHRWMA) arguing that waste disposal levies do 'not act as a direct
driver for the community to reduce waste generation or increase recycling habits' because
any increase in waste levies is 'covered by general rate revenue'.[46]
4.41 GCS Consulting recommended that any jurisdiction seeking to introduce a waste levy should,
at a minimum:
require local governments to introduce weight-based charging to permit its ratepayers to reduce
their rate liability.
This is based on the user-pays principle where the more a household throws out, the more they
contribute to disposal charges and the state government tax.[47]
