Waste Management Strategy - full version - City of Whittlesea
Waste Management Strategy - full version - City of Whittlesea
Waste Management Strategy - full version - City of Whittlesea
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Metropolitan <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Management</strong> GroupThe Metropolitan <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Group (MWMG) is responsible for coordinating municipal wastemanagement activities in Melbourne on behalf <strong>of</strong> the 30 metropolitan councils.The group is a body corporate public entity established under the Victorian Environment Protection Act 1970,under Section 50A (EP Act 1970, Amendment 2008, p.180).The objectives <strong>of</strong> the Metropolitan <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Group under the Act (Amendment 2008, pg. 181) areto:(a) Plan, coordinate and facilitate metropolitan councils' procurement <strong>of</strong> waste management and resourcerecovery services(b) Assist metropolitan councils to undertake collective and joint efforts to—(i) Reduce the generation <strong>of</strong> waste(ii) Maximise the sustainable recovery <strong>of</strong> materials from waste for reuse, recycling and reprocessingand energy recovery(iii) Minimise the damage to the environment caused by waste disposal.2.3 Local Policies & Strategies (<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Whittlesea</strong>)The following section details the local policies, strategies and plans specific to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Whittlesea</strong>’s aim tocreate and maintain a sustainable community. They have either a direct influence or some relationship to thedevelopment <strong>of</strong> this Municipal <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Management</strong> and Resource Recovery <strong>Strategy</strong>.2.3.1 Shaping Our Future <strong>Whittlesea</strong> 2025<strong>Whittlesea</strong>’s Strategic Community Plan - Shaping Our Future <strong>Whittlesea</strong> 2025 is the key document that outlinesthe future direction for the whole <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Whittlesea</strong>. The plan has been developed by our community,for our community, through wide consultation during 2009.The plan identifies our community’s vision for the year 2025 and considers the needs and priorities <strong>of</strong>residents.Our vision is <strong>of</strong> a future city where:• We live together in harmony, respecting each other’s cultural identity.• We are socially connected to the people around us, technologically connected to the digital world, and wecare about the natural environment in and around our homes.• We acknowledge and respect our past and provide for today with tomorrow in mind.• Everyone who works and or lives in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Whittlesea</strong> can play a role in helping reach our vision.Council has identified the roles that it will play towards reaching the vision and the measures to monitorprogress. The plan also includes a shorter term Action Plan for 2009-2013, which sets out how Council will worktowards the vision.29
Change language