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Support for Waste Reduction in South Australia
Vaughan LevitzkeActing Chief Executive Zero Waste SA
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South Australian Waste Waste disposal is increasing
– increased from 860,000 tpy in 1995/6 to 1.12million tpy in 2002/03
Its diversity is increasing– Plastics, multi-layered packaging, coatings, treatments,
chemicals
Recycling is increasing– Building and demolition wastes now approx. 64%– Domestic waste recycling (Plastics, glass, metals, paper and
cardboard recycling continues to improve), now approx. 23%– Commercial waste recycling increasing to approx. 50%– Employment in these industries is also increasing– We recycled approx 1.3m tonnes last year
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Metropolitan Waste tonnage = revenue
Building/ Demo52%
Special4%
Commercial16%
Domestic28%
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Global Imperatives for Waste Reduction Sustainability
Concepts– Intergenerational
equity– De-materialisation of
the economy– The “Triple bottom
line” approach– Extended Producer
Responsibility– Waste Hierarchy– Zero Waste
Drivers and tools– Public opinion– Increasing consumerism– Waste growth– landfills, incinerators and
health– Climate change– More eco-efficient use of
resources– Increasing costs /value of
raw materials /virgin resources
– Life Cycle Analysis of products
– Ecological footprint analysis
– Technological change– Trade
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Drivers for change in SA Funding /resources, costs Regulatory role vs non regulatory role Need a “champion” to progress change New Government policy commitments Community attitudes Technology, Planning, Infrastructure Expertise knowledge Sustainability agenda Closure of Wingfield
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Change is needed- urgently
It is no longer acceptable to argue that it simply costs too much to implement the change
What will be the cost if we don’t, and we missed the opportunity?
There is strong government commitment to this change
Local government and industry must play their part in the change.
South Australia is in a unique position to learn from others and take the next leap forward.
– Its not easy- otherwise we would have done this before!
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The ZERO WASTE Bill
Passed Parlt- Proclamation– Regulations re appointments to Board positions
outstanding
Establishes Zero Waste SA– Objectives principles and Functions– Powers– Chief Executive & Board of Zero Waste SA
Business plan and Annual reporting– Waste to Resources Fund– Waste Strategy– Funding
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3-year Business Plan Waste Strategy
• Development• Auditing and monitoring
Local Govt regional waste plans*• Development• Monitoring• Assistance- Now
Education• Schools• Local Govt- packages for adoption, advisory and
info service*• Industry
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Promote Zero Waste objectives• Promotion• Public Events*
Infrastructure and Investment– Infrastructure support for the Recycling
Industry• Metro Adelaide*• Regional infrastructure*• Industry
– Best Practice metro rural and regional councils*
• Funds tied to strategy development*
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Waste Reduction-Industry, Govt and Community– Industry accreditation– Greening of Government– Household hazardous waste collection*- Now– Plastic shopping bags
• Local govt program*• Schools and community groups
Litter and illegal dumping– KESAB – Cigarette butts*- Now
R&D– In-vessel composting
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For Councils?
Waste strategy/ plan development assistance
Infrastructure assistance based on the plan Zero Waste Councils Education assistance HHHaz waste collection Litter reduction Green events R&D In-direct market development, greening
programs, r&d
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Regional Waste Plans
Not about – single issues– adopting a new system– only domestic waste– council infrastructure
It is about working together,– Achieving economies of scale,– Sharing information,– Minimising costs to the community– Identifying opportunities– Giving the community what it demands
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Infrastructure support
Must have the support of the region and the council and the regional plan
Must be consistent with and meet ZWSA business plan objectives
Must meet best practice standards, including OH&S, EPA requirements, council planning and building requirements
Must be consistent with the State Waste Strategy Not for land, education, promotion, marketing,
R&D, investigations. Not retrospective. ZWSA will have a formal call for EOI from
councils and others
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Zero Waste Councils
Best practice kerbside collection, contracting, sorting etc
Outcome oriented ie systems that achieve yields and diversion from landfill
Based on a comprehensive regional strategy
$ Per tenement/ household basis Details to be developed, however based on
Eco-Recycle Victoria Funds should be used in waste
management/ recycling initiatives of council.
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Summary-
Assistance with planning at regional and local levels
Assistance with infrastructure costs- MRFs, transfer, recycling depots, drop off,
Assistance in achieving best practice ($ value per rateable property)
Assistance with education, information, data collection, litter control, advice.
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A Statutory Waste Strategy for SA Required to provide the policy
framework outlining objectives and priorities required for reform
Will emphasise waste as a resource, waste avoidance, increased reuse and recycling
Emphasise the establishment of waste processing and recycling infrastructure
Discourage disposal of waste to landfill and additional landfill sites
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Waste Strategy cont’d
Guide efforts of State and Local government, business and community in waste avoidance, reduction, reuse, recycling and resource recovery
Strategy to be prepared, implemented and maintained by Zero Waste SA
EPA and Planning decisions must have regard to the strategy
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How will Zero Waste operate?
Partnerships– Commonwealth, State Govt, Local Govt and
industry– NGO’s (eg KESAB) and EPA– Other similar organisations interstate (Eco-
recycle, NSW) Leverage funding from other sectors Set strategic directions Consult with, facilitate and empower people
and groups to achieve change
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Portfolio Structure
O ffice of S ustainabilit y
Departm ent for Environm ent and Heritag e EPA Zero W aste SA Departm ent of Land W ater B iodiversit y
M inister for Environm ent and C onservation