East Gippsland - Waste Service Review

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Council is undertaking a review of waste and recycling services to better meet the evolving needs of our community and respond to changing regulations. This initiative highlights our dedication to delivering accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable waste management solutions. for residents, businesses, and visitors. This proactive approach reflects Council's ongoing commitment to reducing waste to landfill, promoting reuse, and maximising recycling efforts across the region.

Objective and scope

The Waste Recycling Services Review for East Gippsland focuses on:

  • Achieving best value waste and recycling services,
  • Supporting circular economy opportunities,
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance,
  • Increasing waste diversion efforts,
  • Minimising environmental impacts,
  • Stetting clear directions for sustainable waste management into the future.

Consultation and community engagement

From July-September 2024 a community survey will be available along with pop ups. The opportunity to participate in five focus group sessions is also available for community members to attend. See details below.

Survey

This survey is Council’s first step to understanding how we plan and deliver waste and recycling services in the future. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete depending on your answers. By completing this survey, you will go into the running to win a $100 gift card to be used within the East Gippsland Shire.

SURVEY LINK

Pop Up’s


Pop Up's are temporary setups in public places (such as markets, community events and shopping strips) where community members can share their thoughts and feedback on waste management and recycling issues. Council officers will be present to share information and answer questions about the review. Pop Up’s time and location details are shown below.



Date

Time

Location

Venue


27 July 2024

8am -12pm

Mallacoota

Foodworks


28 July 2024

10am - 2pm

Orbost

Foodworks


24 August 2-24

10am - 2pm

Paynesville

Paynesville Market


25 August 2024

9am - 1pm

Bairnsdale

Howitt Park Market


31 August 2024

9am - 1pm

Omeo

Justice Precinct


1 September 2024

10am - 2pm

Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance Foreshore Market



Focus Group Sessions

Focus Group Sessions will be facilitated discussions in workshop format. Community members can register to attend a focus group session by using the links below.


Date

Time

Location

Venue

Register

12 September 2024

9:30am - 11:30am

Mallacoota

Mudbrick Pavilion

Registration Link

12 September 2024

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Orbost

Service Centre

Registration Link

13 September 2024

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lakes Entrance

Mechanics Hall

Registration Link

14 September 2024

10am - 12pm

Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale Library

Registration Link

14 September 2024

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Omeo

Rec Reserve

Registration Link





We welcome your continued interest in this project; project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Council is undertaking a review of waste and recycling services to better meet the evolving needs of our community and respond to changing regulations. This initiative highlights our dedication to delivering accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable waste management solutions. for residents, businesses, and visitors. This proactive approach reflects Council's ongoing commitment to reducing waste to landfill, promoting reuse, and maximising recycling efforts across the region.

Objective and scope

The Waste Recycling Services Review for East Gippsland focuses on:

  • Achieving best value waste and recycling services,
  • Supporting circular economy opportunities,
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance,
  • Increasing waste diversion efforts,
  • Minimising environmental impacts,
  • Stetting clear directions for sustainable waste management into the future.

Consultation and community engagement

From July-September 2024 a community survey will be available along with pop ups. The opportunity to participate in five focus group sessions is also available for community members to attend. See details below.

Survey

This survey is Council’s first step to understanding how we plan and deliver waste and recycling services in the future. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete depending on your answers. By completing this survey, you will go into the running to win a $100 gift card to be used within the East Gippsland Shire.

SURVEY LINK

Pop Up’s


Pop Up's are temporary setups in public places (such as markets, community events and shopping strips) where community members can share their thoughts and feedback on waste management and recycling issues. Council officers will be present to share information and answer questions about the review. Pop Up’s time and location details are shown below.



Date

Time

Location

Venue


27 July 2024

8am -12pm

Mallacoota

Foodworks


28 July 2024

10am - 2pm

Orbost

Foodworks


24 August 2-24

10am - 2pm

Paynesville

Paynesville Market


25 August 2024

9am - 1pm

Bairnsdale

Howitt Park Market


31 August 2024

9am - 1pm

Omeo

Justice Precinct


1 September 2024

10am - 2pm

Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance Foreshore Market



Focus Group Sessions

Focus Group Sessions will be facilitated discussions in workshop format. Community members can register to attend a focus group session by using the links below.


Date

Time

Location

Venue

Register

12 September 2024

9:30am - 11:30am

Mallacoota

Mudbrick Pavilion

Registration Link

12 September 2024

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Orbost

Service Centre

Registration Link

13 September 2024

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lakes Entrance

Mechanics Hall

Registration Link

14 September 2024

10am - 12pm

Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale Library

Registration Link

14 September 2024

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Omeo

Rec Reserve

Registration Link





We welcome your continued interest in this project; project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Page last updated: 18 Jul 2024, 09:44 AM