The overall goal of the strategy is for a cost-effective and environmentally responsive waste and resource recovery system. The strategy is based on the principles of the circular economy and waste hierarchy.
The City of Melbourne has three clear roles in this strategy: delivery, govern, and influence others.
- options to separate organic waste
- a new resource recovery hub network for businesses
- a new expert advisory service to support an improved waste system
- a waste minimisation and innovation fund
- electronic waste recycling options for residents.
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- strengthening Waste Management Plan guidelines for new developments
- reviewing regulations and permits for waste operators and bins in the public realm
- ensuring that critical waste infrastructure is protected and enhanced.
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- investment in new resource recovery infrastructure
- an incentive program to improve collection systems
- best practice sustainable procurement policies and processes
- extended producer responsibility and a container deposit scheme in Victoria.
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Strategy priorities and outcomes
| Priority | Reduce | Collect | Recover | ||||
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| More efficient use of resources | The city produces less waste | More effective recycling separation systems | A city with high amenity | Food and green waste recovered | A resilient recycling sector | Waste to landfill minimised | |
| 1. Engaged and educate community and businesses | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| 2. Incentivise and promote innovate solutions | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| 3. Support growth of a circular economy through government procurement | ⬤ |
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| 4. Lead by example through City of Melbourne operations and events | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| 5. Advocate for better producer stewardship and product design | ⬤ | ⬤ |
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| 6. Improve waste governance and planning |
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| 7. Establish new system to source separate and collect organic waste |
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| 8. Transform the collection and transfer of recycling and residue waste |
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| 9. Improve the efficiency, effectiveness and viability of recycling |
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| 10. Explore advanced waste processing of residual waste that cannot be otherwise recovered |
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