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Why are we proposing change?

what you have told us.

Key reasons for change

  • Improve waste diversion to landfill. Part of our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) goal is to increase waste diversion from 51% to 60% by 2028, and there are improvements in the existing system which can be made to achieve this.
  • Council’s contracts are coming up for renewal.
  • Benchmarking with our peers
  • Government mandate for food scrap collection

What does the current service look like?

What we do now.

Taupō District Council provides kerbside waste and recycling collection for urban residents within defined areas. This includes the collection of rubbish bags and kerbside recycling which is put out in separate crates for the different materials. This review is not looking to alter the existing collection areas.

The current system is partly funded through a refuse targeted rate (the collection of recycling and operation of the landfill and transfer stations), while stickers/bags are paid for on a user-pays basis.

In addition to the council-provided service, there are private contractors operating in the market for those who want or need additional waste services.

What are the issues and potential opportunities?

This review has identified issues with the current system and opportunities that could be achieved through the implementation of different elements. These issues and opportunities are highlighted below.

Environment

  • Animal interference with plastic bags and open crates
  • Wind blowing material down streets
  • Increase the level of waste diverted to landfill
  • Emission reduction
  • Enhance public health outcomes

Health and Safety

  • Contractors currently manually handle more than 22,000 bags and crates each week
  • Stick and stab injuries need to be avoided
  • A standardised bin set would improve contractor health and safety

Costs

  • Look to deliver a cost effective service to our ratepayers

Central Government Grants

External funding is available to Council in the form of grants from central government. This is normally used to support waste minimisation initiatives. Some of the current initiatives being funded are concrete crushing, e-waste diversion, car seat recycling, and household battery recycling. Where possible, council will continue to apply for grants to subsidise costs associated with solid waste activities.

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