How are we going?
Council progress on reducing waste in Randwick City
The overall vision of Randwick City Council is to manage our waste as a valuable resource. We aim to recover the maximum resources possible, while protecting the environment and making our city a healthy place to live.
Did you know? In line with the NSW Government’s Waste Strategy 2041, we’re aiming to divert 80% of waste from landfill by 2030.
The Australian waste and recycling environment
Australians are among the highest producers of waste in the world, and the majority of this waste ends up in landfill. Unfortunately, landfill generates highly polluted leachate and greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. That's why we need to find a better alternative.
Randwick City waste generation
Currently the Randwick City Council area produces 52,000 tonnes of waste per year. This includes:
- Dry Recycling: 9,000 tonnes per year
- FOGO: 14,000 tonnes per year
- General Waste: 21,000 tonnes per year
Waste Strategy
Randwick City Council's waste strategy provides a framework for planning and managing our waste both now and in the future. Furthermore it sets out how we aim to reduce waste generation and, as a result, reduce our impact on the environment.
Note: This strategy was adopted in 2017 and some targets and actions have since evolved, however it remains a key guiding document.
Download:
Waste Management Strategy 2017-2030 PDF, 2551.95 KB
Our targets
In line with the New South Wales Government targets, Randwick City Council is aiming to:
- Divert 80% of our waste from landfills by 2030
- Halve the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030
We also aim to:
- Investigate opportunities for processing of waste at Energy from Waste (EfW) facility (participation in facility development; procurement of services etc.)
- Continue developing and implement effective community education programs aiming at waste avoidance and reduction
- Implement community engagement program to reduce recycling contamination and reverse contamination
- Investigate potential underground waste collection system for new developments
- Investigate greater access to services at Randwick Recycling Centre
- Develop and implement illegal dumping and litter prevention programs
The Compost Revolution
Randwick City Council is a partner in the Compost Revolution, which means residents are entitled to a subsidised compost bin or worm farm.