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TITLE OF PRESENTATION. FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN WASTE. Presented by: Date: Venue: . Presented by: Adam Gray Date: 17 th Nov 2008 Venue: Ayres House . Future Directions in Waste. Heading. 26 recommendations Education and Awareness
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TITLE OF PRESENTATION FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN WASTE Presented by: Date: Venue: Presented by: Adam Gray Date: 17th Nov 2008 Venue: Ayres House
Future Directions in Waste Heading • 26 recommendations • Education and Awareness • Work with Zero Waste to assess current materials and identify any shortcomings • Develop capabilities flier • Data Collection • ZEUS project within ZWSA Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading • 26 recommendations cont’d • Regional Strategies • Assisting Councils progress regional waste management strategies • LGA pursuing funding to assist regional Councils either close landfills or bring landfills up to EPA standards for continued operation • LGA pursuing a review of structure, function and application of Solid Waste Levy Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading • 26 recommendations cont’d • Contract management and Shared Services • SHARED SERVICES • LGA pilot scheme exploring various resource sharing models / governance arrangements • Exploring potential commercial opportunities in conjunction with LG Corporate Services Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading • 26 recommendations cont’d • CONTRACT MANAGEMENT • Flagship project for the Future Directions Implementation Strategy • 3 expert consultants engaged • Due Feb 2009, all resources housed on LGA website • Involves; • discussion papers • model contract & model tendering process with ‘in-contract’ support and ‘plug-in’ features and, • an LGA Education and Training session May 2009 Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading • 26 recommendations cont’d • Governance • LGA recently engaged a consultancy to review governance processes of LGA regional subsidiaries and develop model support materials suitable for governance reviews Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading • What’s on the horizon for LGA ? • Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme • EPA Environmental Protection ‘Waste to Resources’ Policy consultation • State Waste Strategy ‘Mid Term Review’ • EPHC recommended National Waste Strategy • Food waste – watching the pilot with interest! • LGA submission seeking State financial support for Council waste strategies Content Future Directions in Waste
Future Directions Heading Thanks! Adam Gray Senior Policy Officer - Environment & Infrastructure Local Government Association of SA Level 1, 16 Hutt St Adelaide SA 5000 P: (08) 8224 2055 F: (08) 8232 6336 M: 0438 858 177 E: adam.gray@lga.sa.gov.au W: www.lga.sa.gov.au Content Future Directions in Waste