business plan: 2011-12 and future directions: 2013-14 · members. the board’s membership must...

Business Plan: 2011-12 and

Future Directions: 2013-14

MemberMr Allan Holmes (Chair)

Ms Anne Harvey (Deputy Chair)

Mr Vaughan Levitzke (ex officio member)

Mr Frank Brennan

Ms Megan Dyson

Ms Cheryl Hill

Mr Lachlan Jeffries

Ms Michelle Morton

Ms Anne Prince

Mr Mark Withers

The Zero Waste SA Board (the Board) is the

governing body of ZWSA and must consist of 6–10

members. The Board’s membership must include

persons who together have, in the Governor’s

opinion, practical knowledge of, and experience in:

> environmental sustainability

➢> local government

➢> waste management industry or waste related

infrastructure development

> regional affairs

➢> economic, financial and risk management

➢> advocacy on environmental matters on behalf

of the community.

The Board members, as listed above, satisfy the

requirements of section 9(6) Zero Waste SA Act 2004.

MEMBERS OF THE ZERO WASTE SA BOARD APPROVING THIS BUSINESS PLAN

“The Board of Zero Waste SA is clear that in order to achieve our objectives there are several areas we need to get right.”

Foreword 3

1. Introduction 4

2. Our direction 4

3. Highlights of the Business Plan 5

4. ZWSA aims and objectives 6

4.1 Vision and mission 6

4.2 Primary objectives and guiding

principles 6

4.3 Functions of ZWSA 6

4.4 Funding provisions 7

4.4.1 Partnerships and shared

responsibilities 7

4.4.2 Goals and targets 8

5. Where we were in 2010 9

6. Organisation of this Business Plan 10

7. Objective: Maximising the useful life of

materials through reuse and recycling 11

7.1 Priority Area: Measurement, analysis,

evaluation and reporting to support

targets and assess the adequacy of

the Waste Strategy 11

7.1.1 Program: Waste audits and recycling

activities study 11

7.1.2 Program: Building our knowledge

and data on waste and recycling 11

7.1.3 Program: Financial and legislative

instruments 12

7.1.3.1 Review of solid waste levy 12

7.1.3.2 Environment Protection (Waste to

Resources) Policy 2010 12

7.2 Priority Area: Municipal solid waste

(MSW) 12

7.2.1 Program: E-waste collections

incentives and associated strategies 13

7.2.2 Program: Kerbside waste incentives

and associated strategies 13

7.2.3 Program: Regional implementation 14

7.3 Priority Area: Commercial and

Industrial Waste (C&I) 15

7.3.1 Program: Metropolitan infrastructure

(industry investment incentives) 15

7.3.2 Program: Commercial incentives

(Recycling at Work) 16

7.3.3 Program: Explore opportunities for

industrial symbiosis 16

7.4 Priority Area: Construction and

demolition waste (C&D) 17

7.4.1 Clean Site Building and Construction

Resource Recovery 17

7.4.2 Program: Markets for C&D materials 17

7.5 Priority Area: Problematic and

hazardous waste 17

7.5.1 Program: Household hazardous waste

and farm chemical collections 18

7.5.2 Program: Support the implementation

of the Waste EPP 18

7.6 Priority Area: Disposal and illegal

dumping 19

7.6.1 Program: Illegal dumping 19

7.7 Priority Area: Research and

development 19

7.7.1 Program: Sustainable markets and

innovation (industry investment

incentives) 19

7.7.2 Tertiary Education Sector (UniSA)

Partnership 19

7.7.3 Waste to energy policy 20

CONTENTS

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8. Objective: Avoid and reduce waste 21

8.1 Priority Area: Measurement, analysis,

evaluation and reporting to support

targets and assess the adequacy of

the Waste Strategy 21

8.1.1 Program: Measuring community

attitudes and behaviour 21

8.2 Priority Area: Municipal solid waste 21

8.2.1 Program: Recycle Right household

education 21

8.2.2 Program: KESAB Sustainable

communities (City and Country) 22

8.2.3 Program: Wipe Out Waste schools

program 22

8.2.4 Program: School and community

grants 23

8.3 Priority Area: Commercial and

industrial waste 23

8.3.1 Program: Resource Efficiency Assistance

Program for industry, business and State

and Local Government 23

8.3.2 Program: Consumption and waste

avoidance incentives 24

8.4 Priority Area: Construction and

demolition waste 25

8.4.1 Program: Promote better design of the

built environment 25

8.5 Priority Area: Litter reduction 25

8.5.1 Program: Litter Data and Research

and Branded Litter Monitoring 25

8.5.2 Program: Community Litter,

Education, Resources and Campaigns 26

9. Stakeholders, partnering and linkages 27

9.1 Tertiary Education Sector (UniSA)

Partnership 27

9.2 Local Government Association 27

9.3 Waste Management Association

of Australia 27

9.4 National and State policies 28

10. Corporate support functions 29

10.1 Corporate communications,

education, marketing and website 29

10.2 ZWSA Board support 29

10.3 Corporate services (accommodation,

office running costs and salaries) 29

11. Budget 30

12. Budget distribution charts 33

“We invite you to join us in our continued challenge to create South Australia’s more sustainable future.”

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This Business Plan guides Zero Waste SA’s programs

and activities over the next three years and reflects

the objectives of the new South Australia’s Waste

Strategy 2011–2015.

Putting together the next five-year strategy has

allowed us to look at our achievements under

the first Waste Strategy – South Australia’s Waste


Between 2002 and 2009, we reduced waste to landfill

by 17% – more than 200,000 tonnes – in spite of

our State’s increasing population and continued

economic growth. We now recycle more than 70%

of our waste and new systems in place will help us

reduce waste to landfill even more.

Key to our State’s achievements are the introduction of

high performing kerbside collection systems, improved

regional waste planning and infrastructure, and new

ventures in the areas of electronic waste, composting,

recycling of construction and demolition, and

commercial and industrial, waste streams, and resource

efficiency assistance for businesses and industry.

The first Waste Strategy also stimulated investment

across the State with more than $20 million provided

by Zero Waste SA since 2004 to improve resource

recovery in metropolitan and regional areas which

leveraged an additional $40 million dollars from

industry and local government.

These achievements have been made only

through Zero Waste SA’s strong collaboration

with local government, the waste industry, KESAB

environmental solutions, and its research partner,

the University of South Australia.

While we should recognise our achievements, we

can always do more, and find new and improved

ways of realising our strategic objectives.

South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies

new stretch targets for diverting waste from landfill

and emphasises that further actions are required

in two key objectives: ‘maximising the useful life of

resources through reuse and recycling’ and ‘avoid

and reduce waste’.

The Board of Zero Waste SA is clear that in order to

achieve these objectives, there are several areas we

need to get right: foster behaviours that encourage

us to live within nature’s limits, confront the

assumption that waste is inevitable and unavoidable,

and encourage open dialogue for successful

partnering and collaboration.

This Business Plan responds to these fundamental

needs by giving ‘life’ to the objectives of the Waste

Strategy 2011 2015. It builds on the work already

done by its predecessors but sets renewed priorities

for the next one to three years.

Work over the next three years will also

consider innovative ways to take action in waste

management. Using additional revenue from the

Waste to Resources Fund for significant initiatives is

a key area of interest of the Board of Zero Waste SA.

It is already clear to the Board, that greater effort in

materials management and conservation is needed and

that this effort must come from everyone. It will also be

important to link with industry development in other

sectors of the South Australian economy to encourage

an ‘industrial symbiosis’ – a collective approach to the

management of resources across all industries, which

may explore alternative waste technologies.

We acknowledge the commitment of the South

Australian community so far for their willingness

to change habits to reduce waste. Because of

it, South Australia leads waste management in

resource recovery nationally and in some instances

internationally. On this sound footing we can

continue innovation and reform.

South Australia has more potential to be realised in

waste management and resource conservation but

we need your help. The vision of zero waste will

come only from a South Australian community that

understands and is committed to the change required.

We invite you to join us in our continued challenge

to create South Australia’s more sustainable future.

Allan Holmes

Chair, Board of Zero Waste SA

FOREWORD

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Zero Waste SA is having an effect, shown in reductions in waste to landfill.

Zero Waste SA (ZWSA), established by the

Zero Waste SA Act 2004, provides strategic policy

advice, guidance and leadership to government

and stakeholders to bring about change. ZWSA

establishes programs and projects that maximise

waste reduction, and promote recycling and

ecological sustainability.

ZWSA is having an effect, shown in remarkable

reductions in waste to landfill. From 2002–03 to the

end of the 2009–10, metropolitan waste disposed to

landfill was reduced by 17.32%.

However, a growing economy makes it difficult

to continue to show overall reductions in waste

to landfill. The reductions achieved by improved

kerbside recycling collections for households, for

example, are not as easily gained in other areas

of waste management.

This Zero Waste SA Business Plan: 2010–11 and

Future Directions: 2012–14 reflects the objectives,

actions and priorities of South Australia’s Waste

Strategy 2011–2015 which highlights two key

objectives:

> maximising the useful life of materials

through reuse and recycling

> avoiding and reducing waste.

The Waste Strategy provides a mechanism for State

Government to engage with all South Australians to

achieve waste management reform. It is guided by

the concept of zero waste which challenges ‘end of

pipe’ solutions and shifts a focus to encouraging the

cyclical use of materials in our economy.

In line with the Waste Strategy 2011–2015, this

Business Plan directs a focus to the higher end of

the waste hierarchy – to avoid and reduce waste

– and builds on South Australia’s achievements

in recycling, infrastructure development and

community engagement through:

> further investments in local infrastructure,

economic interventions and incentives for

change to maximise the useful life of materials

through reuse and recycling

> advocating more thoughtful approaches to

the way we use resources, and the choices we

make as a government, business and/ or an

individual in a community to foster behaviour

change in avoiding and reducing waste.

The diverse and flexible range of tools to be used

into the future include: advocacy, partnerships,

research and development programs, incentives

programs, communication and education,

investigation. knowledge and data capture, new

technology investment, and product stewardship

programs and regulation.

1. INTRODUCTION 2. OUR DIRECTION

“ It is guided by the concept of zero waste which challenges ‘end of pipe’ solutions and shifts a focus to encouraging the cyclical use of materials in our economy.”

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Collection of food waste at kerbsideMany of the 50 local councils that have

implemented, or committed to, high performing

kerbside collection systems are currently recycling

up to 55% of kerbside material. It is estimated

that up to half of the remaining waste placed

in the red/blue bin from over 500,000 households

is compostable.

The Kerbside Performance Plus program commits

$1,150,000 in 2011–12 to capture food waste for

composting and follows on from the kerbside

food waste collection pilots that began in 2009

(program reference: 7.2.2).

E-wasteSouth Australia is moving to phased bans on some

waste types from entering landfill, reducing their

harmful effects on the environment and paving

the way for new recycling industries and green

jobs. In November 2009, the nation’s environment

ministers resolved to introduce a national product

stewardship scheme for televisions and computers

by 2011. In 2007–08, an estimated 16.8 million

televisions and computers were discarded in

Australia, with 84% going to landfill. The phase-out

of analogue televisions in the next few years will

increase this figure.

This program commits $500,000 in 2011–12 to

assist councils to run e-waste collections for their

householders (program reference: 7.2.1).

Business Sustainability AllianceResource efficient manufacturing can make a

sustainable difference by reducing raw material,

energy and water use, and thus minimising waste

production and focusing on the higher end of the

waste hierarchy.

ZWSA is committing $1,209,000 in 2011–12 to

help businesses, and local and State government,

understand, develop and implement cost-saving and

resource efficient measures that will reduce waste


Infrastructure investmentInvestment in recycling and sorting facilities

infrastructure across South Australia remains a key

priority of ZWSA.

The $1,469,000 committed in 2011–12 to the

Metropolitan Infrastructure and Regional

Implementation programs aims to stimulate further

industry investment and will help achieve more

viable recycling outcomes in metropolitan and

regional areas of our State (program references:

7.3.1 and 7.2.3).

1. INTRODUCTION 3. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BUSINESS PLAN

“South Australia is moving to phased bans on some waste types from entering landfill, reducing their harmful effects on the environment.”

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4.1 Vision and missionVision: The achievement of zero waste.

Mission: To change the direction of waste

management in South Australia to one that

meets both the preferred approach of the waste

management hierarchy and the principles of

ecologically sustainable development.

4.2 Primary objectives and guiding principlesThe primary objective of ZWSA is to promote waste

management practices that, as far as possible:

> eliminate waste or its consignment to landfill

> advance the development of resource recovery

and recycling

> are based on an integrated strategy for the State.

In the exercise of its functions, ZWSA is to be

guided by:

> the waste management hierarchy (Figure 1)

> principles of ecologically sustainable

development as set out in section 10 of the

Environment Protection Act 1993

> best practice methods and standards in

waste management and the principle that

government waste management policies

should be developed through a process

of open dialogue with local government,

industry and the community in which all are

encouraged to contribute to decision making.

Figure 1. The waste hierarchy

4.3 Functions of ZWSASection 1.3 of the Zero Waste SA Act 2004 states:

The functions of ZWSA are —

(a) to develop, co-ordinate and contribute to

the implementation of government policy

objectives in respect of —

> waste management for regions, industry

sectors or material types; and

> public and industry awareness and education

in relation to waste management; and

> programs for the prevention of litter and

illegal dumping; and

> market development for recovered

resources and recycled material; and

(b) to develop, adopt and administer the waste

strategy for the State; and

(c) to monitor and assess the adequacy of the

waste strategy and its implementation; and

(d) to provide assistance to local councils

with arrangements for regional waste

management; and

(e) to contribute to the development of waste

management infrastructure, technologies and

systems; and

(f) to commission, support and collaborate on

research into waste management practices and

issues; and

(g) to advise the Minister from time to time about

the amount to be charged by way of the levy

under section 113 of the Environment Protection

Act 1993;

(h) to advise the Minister about any matter

referred to it by the Minister or any matter it

sees fit to advise the Minister on in connection

with its responsibilities under this Act; and

(i) such other functions as may be conferred on

it by this Act or any other Act, or as may be

assigned to it by the Minister.

4. ZWSA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Most Preferable

Least Preferable

Avoid

Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

Recover (including energy)

Treat

Dispose

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4.4 Funding provisionsFunding for ZWSA programs comes from the solid waste component of the waste depot levy, collected

under the Fees and Levies regulations of the Environment Protection Act 1993.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) collects the levy of which 50% is paid into the Waste to Resources

Fund to be used by ZWSA for its programs.

The solid waste levy will increase from $26 per tonne in metropolitan Adelaide to $35 per tonne from

1 July 2011 and from $13 to $17.50 per tonne in non-metropolitan Adelaide.

ZWSA will also take advantage of other funding sources, such as the Australian Packaging Covenant, and

engage with existing alliances with organisations like KESAB environmental solutions, the EPA, industry

bodies and local government.

4.4.1 Partnerships and shared responsibilities

The goals and targets of the Waste Strategy 2011–2015 and future strategies will be realised through

consultation, successful cooperation and partnering with a range of stakeholders to identify priorities and

areas of interest.

The organisations and partnerships listed in Figure 2 are identified as essential to implementation of the

Waste Strategy 2011–2015.

4. ZWSA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Figure 2. Roles and relationships in waste management in South Australia

Zero Waste SA Act 2004

Environment Protection

(Waste to Resources) Policy

South Australia’s Waste

Strategy 2011-2015

Zero Waste SA

Local government regional resource management authorities

Does municipal waste regional planning and implements statewide waste environmental risk programs

Local government

Does waste program planning, management, operation, collection, and service provision education and promotion

Environment and community groups, NGOs and Indigenous communities

Promotes sustainable production consumption and waste reduction

Resource management and recycling industry

Manages resource recovery and residual waste activities

Environment Protection Authority South Australia

Regulates the waste and recycling sectors

Zero Waste SA

Develops the State’s Waste Strategy and facilitates

statewide programs on waste

Broader state government

Has agency partnerships

Tertiary education/research and development sector

Private sector waste generators

Has increased responsibility for products across lifecycles and

generated wastes

Individuals

Are responsible for changing wasteful consumption practices, such as through better buying decisions

Environment and Water Ministerial Council

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities National Waste Policy

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4.4.2 Goals and targets

Within each objective, this Business Plan outlines specific goals and priorities for action across the three

broad waste-generating sectors of the community: municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial

(C&I) waste, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste.

Key material recovery and recycling targets in the Waste Strategy 2011–2015 (Table 1) and South Australia’s

Strategic Plan target to reduce landfill disposal by 25% by 2014 (from a 2002–03 baseline) form the higher

level key performance indicators. In regional areas, greater distances, transport costs and low economies of

scale make improvements more difficult. Thus, the Waste Strategy 2011–2015, does not set specific recycling

targets for regional South Australia to allow flexibility for rural councils.

Table 1. Summary of diversion targets and goals

South Australia’s Strategic Plan (Department of Premier and Cabinet)

> 25% reduction in landfill disposal from 2002-03 level by 2014

Per capita target

> 5% reduction in waste generation per capita by 2015

South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2011-2015 (Zero Waste SA)

Year Metropolitan

(% diversion)

Non-metropolitan

Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill diversion targets

2009 (baseline)* 55 Not applicable

2012 60 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable


Commercial and industrial (C&I) landfill diversion targets

2009 (baseline)** 60 Not applicable



Construction and demolition (C&D) landfill diversion targets

2009 (baseline)*** 80 Not applicable



* Estimated from Recycling Activity Report 2008-09 and assumes 30% MSW disposed to landfill. The MSW baseline figure is also supported by Zero

Waste SA funded kerbside audit data of three-bin system from 2008 and 2009 in which the collection frequency (all tenements) consisted of:

weekly residual waste; with fortnightly co-mingled and fortnightly green organics. These audits typically find diversion in the mid 50% range.

** Estimated from Recycling Activity Report 2008-09. Assumes 43% C&I disposed to landfill.

*** Estimated from Recycling Activity Report 2008-09. Assumes 27% C&D disposed to landfill.

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5. WHERE WE WERE IN 2010

South Australia is a strong performer in recycling and recovery of resources.

The 2009–10 SA Recycling Activity Report by Rawtec

Pty Ltd on behalf of ZWSA, shows that South

Australia remains a strong performer in recycling

and recovery of resources.

In 2009–10, 2.76 million tonnes of materials was

diverted from landfill to recycling in South Australia

– an 8% increase from the 2.55 million tonnes

recycled in 2008–09. The 2009–10 diversion rate

is the highest recorded in the last seven years at

72.7%. The South Australian per capita recycling

rate has increased to the second highest level of the

last seven years at 1,680 kg/capita and is the best in

the country – for the first time since recycling data

collection began in 2003–04.

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 sets further stretch

targets for kerbside recycling and, to achieve them,

the Business Plan encourages local government

to embrace food waste collection and reduce

contamination of recyclables.

South Australia performs well in C&D, beverage

container and steel recycling, and leads the way in

the recycling of some plastics (mainly PET and HDPE

polymers from the beverage sector).

South Australia has a large network of privately

operated drop-off centres (some 115 across the

State). Local councils are committed to working with

State Government and industry towards sustainability

and resource conservation. The State also has industry

leaders in the composting and C&D recycling sectors.

“The South Australian per capita recycling rate has increased to the second highest level of the last seven years and is the best in the country.”

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6. ORGANISATION OF THIS BUSINESS PLAN

The Zero Waste SA Business Plan 2011–12 and

Future Directions 2012–14 closely follows the Waste

Strategy 2011–2015 and its two key objectives

(Figure 3).

Each objective is treated separately in the Business

Plan (Sections 7 and 8) and priorities for action for

each objective are listed by priority areas including

waste (resource) streams.

Each area lists actions from the Waste Strategy

2011–2015 and sets an indicative budget for each

program, with outcomes.

• Maximisingtheuseful

life of materials through

reuse and recycling

• Avoidandreducewaste

3-year Annual

Business Plan &

Future Directions

Waste Strategy2011–15

Tools:

• Advocacy

• Partnership

• Researchand

development

programs

• Incentives

programs

• Communication

and education

• Investigation

knowledge and

data capture

• Newtechnology

investment

• Product

stewardship

programs

• Regulation

Priority areas:

• Reviewand

assessment

• MunicipalSolid

Waste

• Commercialand

Industrial Waste

• Construction

and Demolition

Waste

• Problematicand

Hazardous Waste

• Disposaland

Illegal Dumping

• Researchand

Development

Key targets 2015:

• MunicipalSolid

Waste: 65% of

material presented

at kerbside

diverted from

landfill

• Commercialand

Industrial Waste:

75% of C&I

materials diverted

from landfill

• Constructionand

Demolition Waste:

90% of C&D

materials diverted

from landfill

• SA’sStrategic

Plan target: 25%

reduction of waste

to landfill by 2014

Figure 3. Relationship between draft South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2011–2015 and ZWSA Business Plan

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7. OBJECTIVE: MAXIMISING THE USEFUL LIFE OF MATERIALS THROUGH REUSE AND RECYCLING

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that

achieving this objective requires action in the

key priority areas:

> promote green innovation (e.g. promote

the development and uptake of new, cleaner

technology)

> recognise the lifecycle of products and account

for the resources used

> develop and adopt innovative products and

services that help reduce our ecological

footprint to create comparative economic

advantage

> increase and maintain capacity of recycling

systems and reprocessing infrastructure

> implement regulation that drives progress and

supports long-term investment decisions

> identify new opportunities through developing

and promoting innovative solutions

> monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of

appropriate price signals and legislative

instruments.

7.1 Priority area: Measurement, analysis, evaluation and reporting to support targets and assess the adequacy of the Waste Strategy


building our knowledge and data on waste and

recycling is essential to support the long-term

implementation of its targets and assess the

strategy’s adequacy.

To monitor how effective our programs are and to

identify areas for additional attention, we need

to know and understand what is happening with

waste streams, recycling performance, markets and

consumption. Several studies conducted for ZWSA

have pointed to the lack of quality data about the

sector, which the following programs aim to rectify.

7.1.1 Program: Waste audits and recycling activities study

This annual survey collects data from recyclers and

reprocessors in South Australia to provide stream

by stream and waste type recycling tonnage. The

data summarises the current market, including its

market size and strength. Past surveys have shown a

steady increase in recycling. The Review of Recycling

Activity in South Australia 2009–10 (Rawtec Pty Ltd)

identifies the areas of greatest need and best return

on investment.

ZWSA will continue with the study of recycling

activity in South Australia in the 2010-11, 2011-12

and 2012 13 financial years.

Budget for the next three years:

2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)

2013-2014 (indicative)

$70,000 $70,000 $70,000

7.1.2 Program: Building our knowledge and data on

waste and recycling

ZEUS is a knowledge-based system that helps to

facilitate monitoring, analysis and reporting on

waste reduction targets in the Waste Strategy

2011–2015 and in South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

As more waste, recycling and resource recovery data

is gathered, a management and reporting system is

needed to accommodate and extract information on:

> recycling activity

> waste (tonnes) to landfill by waste stream

(MSW, C&I, C&D)

> litter

> economic and environmental costs and benefits

> infrastructure needs

> areas needing regulatory underpinning.

ZEUS currently stores data on illegal dumping,

household hazardous waste and farm chemicals,

container deposit, litter, landfill, grants and incentives.

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In future, ZEUS will:

> report on waste and recycling data at a State,

metropolitan and regional level, and at an

individual council/organisation level as this

level of data becomes available

> include data about organic waste composted

and recycling from the material recycling

facilities and transfer stations

> capture data online from councils, recyclers and

landfill operators in regular reports and audits.

Additional modules will be planned as modelling

requirements change or as external requirements,

such as any proposed carbon pollution reduction

scheme, need spatial analysis modelling. Funds will

be required in future years to develop additional

modules as priorities are adjusted.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$190,000 $284,000 $310,000

7.1.3 Program: Financial and legislative instruments

7.1.3.1 Review of solid waste levy

The State Government Budget papers for 2010–11

indicate an increase in revenue collected through

the solid waste levy under the Fees and Levies

regulations of the Environment Protection Act 1983.

The Minister for Environment and Conservation has

directed ZWSA under the Zero Waste SA Act 2004 to

review the structure and impacts of the solid waste

levy in consultation with key stakeholders. The levy

review began in early 2011 and its findings will be

used to advise the Minister.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$30,000 $0 $0

7.1.3.2 Environment Protection (Waste to Resources)

Policy 2010

The Environment Protection (Waste to Resources)

Policy 2010 (Waste EPP) came into operation on

1 September 2010 and will progressively ban

certain wastes from going to landfill. The Waste

EPP provides the regulatory underpinning for the


ZWSA will work with the EPA on several initiatives

for implementing the Waste EPP. Key areas of

urgent mutual concern are development of

guidelines for material recovery facilities, and

related standards and data capture.

This Business Plan also details how ZWSA will

support the implementation of the Waste EPP



2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$40,000 $30,000 $30,000

7.2 Priority area: Municipal solid wasteThe Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the

following priority actions for ‘maximising the useful

life of materials through reuse and recycling’ in MSW:

> developing incentives for successful food

organics collection and treatment

> improving feedstocks to maximise value of

source separated systems

> improving:

> networks for drop-off of non-kerbside

collected materials (e.g. e-waste)

> sorting infrastructure

> value-adding of materials

> coordinating and advocating for national

solutions to problematic wastes (e.g. packaging

and hazardous wastes)

> encouraging better contracting and monitoring

for household collection services

> supporting the implementation of the

Waste EPP

> monitoring and reviewing kerbside collection

systems to ensure maximum performance

> assisting local government to review, update and

implement regional waste management plans

> encouraging reuse of materials or items

through refurbishment

> supporting coordinated and integrated

householder recycling education campaigns

such as ZWSA’s Recycle Right

> developing resource information to assist

non-metropolitan councils to divert waste

from landfill

> reducing contamination arising from collection

vehicle compaction rates

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> developing guidelines for residential waste

and recycling services associated with higher

density urban living.

7.2.1 Program: E-waste collections incentives and

associated strategies

In November 2009, the nation’s environment

ministers resolved to introduce a national product

stewardship scheme for televisions and computers

with anticipated introduction in 2012. In 2007–08,

16.8 million televisions and computers were

discarded in Australia, with 84% going to landfill.

The phase-out of analog televisions is dramatically

increasing this figure.

Many electronic products contain hazardous

substances such as the heavy metals lead, mercury,

cadmium and hexavalent chromium. Computer

monitor (CRT) screens contain about 2 kilograms

of lead, depending upon size and make. Most

substances of concern in e-waste are of no concern

for human exposure or release into the environment

during ordinary use and handling; these concerns

arise if e-waste is improperly handled, disposed to

landfill, incinerated, shredded, ground, melted or

illegally dumped.

Many parts of regional South Australia switched

over from analog to digital television signal on

15 December 2010, the first large-scale switch over

in Australia. In 2010–11, ZWSA funded councils

to help collect e-waste products, with a focus on

helping regional South Australia deal with e-waste

generated by the switch over.

In 2011–12, ZWSA will continue to make it easier

for householders to recycle televisions, computers

and other electronic waste, through grants to help

councils collect and reprocess these items. ZWSA will

continue grant funding to councils until the national

product stewardship scheme begins.

National efforts to manage e-waste better will need

legislative and practical support from individual

states before the national product stewardship

scheme begins. Where possible, ZWSA will continue

to influence State and national policy development

as well as State Government procurement contracts

and processes in this area.

ZWSA will also:

> investigate South Australia’s reprocessing

capacity for the expected increase in e-waste

> develop a strategy for e-waste that will support

and underpin the Waste EPP in consultation

with the EPA, local government, the recycling

industry and other key stakeholders

> take a leadership role on policy interventions,

such as market development and

infrastructure assistance.

This program will assist implementation of the

Waste Strategy 2011–2015 by seeking to improve

networks for dropping off e-waste and to influence

State and national policy development in e-waste.


Budget 2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


Incentives $500,000 $0 $0

Associated

strategies

$30,000 $0 $0

7.2.2 Program: Kerbside waste incentives and

associated strategies

In 2002, South Australian councils diverted on

average only about 20% of kerbside collected

material from landfill. By June 2010, all metropolitan

councils had implemented, or committed to, high

performing kerbside collection systems (50 councils

in total). Audit results indicate that three-bin systems

have a recycling rate of up to 55%.

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 includes a stretch

target of 70% of all material presented at kerbside

to be recycled by 2015. This target will be achieved

only with kerbside collection of food waste and

improvements to reduce contamination.

In 2008–09, 10 councils were funded to pilot

domestic food waste collection. Two different

designs of bench-top containers were tested with,

and without, the use of compostable liner bags.

Food waste was collected as part of existing council

green organics collections – households could

recycle all food scraps, including meat and bones,

as well as shredded paper and tissues.

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The food waste pilots informed ZWSA and

stakeholders of: the potential for diversion, kerbside

yields, contamination rates, resident satisfaction

levels, changes in presentation rates with differing

collection frequency, cost implications, load

capacities and odour levels. The assessment showed

high levels of participation and diversion of up to

71% of materials away from landfill in some areas.

Results from the pilot have informed a further

ZWSA incentive program, Kerbside Performance

Plus, to which the State Government committed

$6.1 million over four years (2010 11 to 2013–14).

The first round of funding under the new program

was offered to councils in 2010–11 and further

rounds are budgeted over the next three years.

Beyond working with local government, it is

necessary to understand the potential food diversion

arising from each ZWSA program. Resources can

then be aligned for maximum food waste diversion

by identifying crucial intervention points. Several

ZWSA programs address the generation of food

waste across food supply chains:

> Resource Efficiency Assistance Program

(REAP) for industry, businesses and State and

local government (program reference: 8.3.1)

is working with manufacturers to identify

opportunities for greater efficiencies in food

manufacturing processes and capturing food

waste generated in industry.

> Commercial incentives program – Recycling

at Work (program reference: 7.3.2) seeks

to introduce robust collection systems in

commercial and industrial settings.

> Kerbside incentive program – including food

waste (program reference: 7.2.2) is focused on

the introduction of food waste collection in

households.

ZWSA will prepare a map of food activities using

a value-chain model and data recently collected

during pilot programs and case studies. This map

will identify points on the value chain where food

waste is generated and quantify volumes of waste

generated. This will open opportunities not yet

explored and inform current intervention programs.




Incentives

(Kerbside)

$1,100,000 $853,000 $879,000

Associated

strategies

$30,000 $0 $0

7.2.3 Program: Regional implementation

Of South Australia’s waste, 20% is generated in rural

areas, where population densities are low and delivery

of waste and recycling services can be significantly

more difficult than in metropolitan areas.

In recognition of these difficulties, the Waste

Strategy 2011–2015 does not set specific recycling

targets for regional South Australia. Diversion

targets for non-metropolitan areas are to ‘maximise

diversion to the extent practically achievable’ to

provide flexibility for rural councils.

As regional strategies are completed, ZWSA’s

emphasis has moved to support implementation,

granting up to 50% of costs.

The program has been subject to review and

continuous improvement, and is strongly supported

by regional councils. ZWSA will support local

government to review regional waste management

plans in the future.

A further $1.6 million has been allocated to this

program over three years for regional projects starting

in 2010–11 to provide funding and assistance for:

> infrastructure investment for local government

and industry

> the development and update of regional waste

management plans and strategies

> identifying and implementing innovative local

solutions.

In 2010–11, 19 regional infrastructure projects were

successful in receiving a total of $1.7 million in

funding under this program, mostly directed to new

or improved transfer stations and recycling facilities

in rural areas. Other projects include improved

facilities for e-waste handling, baling equipment

and a new oil waste recycling facility.

A further funding round will be made available in

2011–12 for regional projects. Funds will also be

allocated to projects awarded in 2010–11 as projects

gain approvals and achieve milestones.

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2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$807,000 $559,000 $550,000

7.3 Priority area: Commercial and industrial waste

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the


life of materials through reuse and recycling’ in C&I:

> improving source separation, collection systems

and sorting infrastructure

> improving waste management and recycling

service delivery by the private sector

> reducing barriers to the use of recycled

materials in projects or products

> identifying solutions to achieve diversion of

C&I in regional areas

> supporting development of guidance for

management of farm generated waste streams

> supporting implementation of the Waste EPP

> identifying chemical hazard reduction and

related opportunities in government and

business, and identifying business leaders who

can assist with education and change

> identifying recycling systems, resources and

tools for workplaces to assist with ongoing

awareness

> working with economic development agencies

to look at growing resource recovery sectors

(e.g. e waste sector)

> monitoring energy recovery enterprises to

ensure that viable options for higher-order

beneficial uses are not circumvented, consistent

with the waste hierarchy.

7.3.1 Program: Metropolitan infrastructure (industry

investment incentives)

ZWSA has initiated five rounds of grant funding for

metropolitan recycling infrastructure projects over

the past six years.

In 2009–10, ZWSA completed the Recycling Industry

Investment Review, which consulted with the recycling

industry, projected future recycling infrastructure

needs and considered investment opportunities.

In line with the findings of the review, priority

areas for investment were identified and included

in the 2010–11 Metropolitan Infrastructure Grants

program which allocated funding of $1.34 million

over two years to successful projects.

The Metropolitan Infrastructure Incentives program

aims to increase the ability of local reprocessors

to produce high value end-use products from

recyclables by investing in infrastructure that

enables greater reuse of waste materials and

reduces waste sent to landfill.

The State Government has committed to providing

$7.3 million over four years for investment in key

waste infrastructure across South Australia.

Funding rounds will be held over the next two years.

Priority projects will be determined based on the

findings from the investment review in 2010–11 and

a multi-criteria analysis.

Successful projects will be provided funding from

$50,000 to a maximum of $300,000 (excluding

GST). Funds will also be allocated to projects

awarded in 2010–11 as projects gain approvals

and achieve milestones.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$662,000 $900,000 $900,000

“The State Government has committed to providing $7.3million over 4 years for investment in key waste infrastructure across South Australia.”

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7.3.2 Program: Commercial incentives (Recycling

at Work)

The highly fragmented C&I sector has many

very competitive small, medium and large scale

enterprises serviced by several waste and recycling

providers. It presents challenges in the diversity of

activities and wastes generated. The sector must be

approached with a range of complementary tactics,

including placing more responsibility on producers

and manufacturers to:

> manage their products beyond the point of

manufacture or sale

> implement improved waste handling,

collecting and processing.

Waste reduction in the C&I sector will need

sustained emphasis on developing and

implementing practical strategies for collecting

recyclable material. ZWSA has developed a guide

for the retail sector and is keen to work with other

sectors to do the same.

ZWSA will seek to encourage the adoption of

sustainability practices by South Australian business

and industry, linked with waste reduction, and

reduced water and energy use.

ZWSA will use landfill audit results and waste

generation and disposal data to identify specific

industry sectors and/or companies (e.g. food

processing/manufacturing, hardware, retail) that

offer opportunities for better waste management.

ZWSA will explore these opportunities and set

initiatives for waste avoidance, reduction, reuse

and recycling in these targeted areas.

Adelaide has high performance recycling collection

systems for households and a strong history in

source separation. An equally effective system is

needed for the C&I sector.

ZWSA’s Recycling at Work program is supported by

$576,800 in Australian Packaging Covenant funding

and aims to encourage and support effective

recycling collection systems for small to medium

businesses across metropolitan Adelaide.

ZWSA works with waste collection companies to

introduce source separated co-mingled dry recycling

systems and/or organics collection systems. The

program was launched in January 2009, and 11

waste collection companies have received funding

through the program as new recycling services are

introduced into businesses.

ZWSA continues to invest in this area to gain

significant diversion of materials such as packaging

and organics to more beneficial uses.

In delivering Recycling at Work, ZWSA maintains

strong links with business and industry, and thus

with ZWSA’s Resource Efficiency Assistance Program



2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$280,000 $678,000 $750,000

7.3.3 Program: Explore opportunities for industrial

symbiosis

Industrial symbiosis is defined as mutually beneficial

partnerships between organisations. It is based

on the premise that one industry’s waste can be a

valuable input to another organisation.

The Business Sustainability Alliance and ZWSA’s

REAP focuses on internal resource efficiency;

industrial symbiosis addresses the external aspects of

resource management. ZWSA has provided financial

support to one facility which focuses on industrial

symbiosis – the Adelaide Brighton Cement and

ResourceCo fuel substitution program for cement

manufacturing.

Over recent years, significant progress has been

made internationally with governments establishing

a structured approach to facilitate industrial

symbiosis. The most successful example is the United

Kingdom’s National Industrial Symbiosis Program

(NISP) established in 2005. From a total of £23

million in funding (over five years), the NISP has

diverted 5.2 million tonnes of industrial waste from

landfill; generated £151m in new investment; saved

participants over £131 million and reduced carbon

emissions by over 5.2 million tonnes. The UK NISP

model is being implemented by other EU countries,

the US, China and Japan.

The main objective of this program is to identify

opportunities in South Australia to develop a broader

industrial symbiosis program in South Australia.

Funding will be used to conduct practical studies that

would generate examples of potential projects and

provide insight into whether an industrial symbiosis

program is feasible in South Australia.

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Industrial symbiosis. like REAP, is likely to be

more successful with an integrated approach that

addresses solid waste, energy, water and lean

processes. Consequently, ZWSA will engage with

other government agencies through the Business

Sustainability Alliance to determine government

wide support for industrial symbiosis.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$70,000 $30,000 $30,000

7.4 Priority area: Construction and demolition waste



life of materials through reuse and recycling’ in C&D:

> developing markets and removing barriers to

the responsible use of secondary materials such

as concrete, aggregates, fill materials

> improving the quality of recycled materials

ensuring fit for purpose

> promoting source separation wherever feasible

> supporting the implementation of the Waste EPP

> embedding waste reduction and management

practices in TAFE courses

> encouraging salvaging and reuse of building

materials.

Significant change in this sector over the past

six years has seen large investment in new

infrastructure and innovation. Nevertheless,

specifications are needed for products to

improve their acceptance in civil works and

other applications.

7.4.1 Clean site building and construction resource

recovery

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises that

engaging with the building and construction

industry is essential to improve waste management

and resource recovery practices in the C&D sector.

To improve waste management on construction

sites, KESAB will develop information for the

building and construction industry that clearly

outlines clean site management to support source

separation and diversion of site clearing materials to

appropriate recycling facilities.

ZWSA will contribute funding for an industry-driven

program that establishes broad scale voluntary

compliance using education on C&D resource

recovery, recycling, stormwater pollution reduction

and litter management, and encouragement of

industry leaders to implement voluntary compliance

programs, provided that industry increases its

funding commitment.

Key actions that KESAB has committed to include:

> development and pilot of a clean site module,

run frequently by at least one training provider

by 2014

> deliver up to six rural/regional workshops per

annum

> four demonstration best practice sites in

metropolitan and rural areas

> four on-site best practice demonstration days.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$20,000 $10,000 $10,000

7.4.2 Program: Markets for C&D materials

The Sustainable Markets and Innovation (industry

investment incentives) program will also provide

opportunities to the C&D sector to develop and

improve markets for secondary materials


7.5 Priority area: Problematic and hazardous waste


following priorities for action on the management

of hazardous waste:

> encourage the recovery and treatment of oils,

solvents and other valuable materials for reuse

> reduce hazards through hazardous waste

collection, recycling and appropriate disposal

> encourage remediation of low level and high

level contaminated soils for reuse.

Household chemicals can be dangerous without

safe storage and disposal. ZWSA, with the

assistance of local government, undertakes free

household hazardous waste collections to help

the public dispose of unwanted chemicals in an

environmentally safe way.

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Licensed professional waste management

contractors set up temporary collection points

in metropolitan and regional areas of the State

and householders are asked to deliver unwanted

chemicals to collection points. The collection

timetable is on the ZWSA website.

In line with the direction of the Waste Strategy

2011–2015, in 2011 12 ZWSA will:

> continue to fund a household and farm

hazardous waste collection program across South

Australia, and monitor and report the results

> educate the community on proper household

hazardous waste management practices and

better inform stakeholders and the community on

household and farm chemical collection facilities

> encourage the recovery and treatment of oils,

solvents and other valuable materials for reuse

> reduce hazards through hazardous waste

collection, recycling and appropriate disposal

> encourage remediation of low level and high

level contaminated soils for reuse.

Following a State Government commitment,

$2.8 million was allocated for the collection of

household and farm hazardous waste across the State

for a further four years (commencing 2010–11).

7.5.1 Program: Household hazardous waste and farm

chemical collections

The Hazardous Waste Depot at Dry Creek has been

funded and managed by ZWSA since July 2008;

previously it was an EPA facility.

The depot is open between 9am and noon on the

first Tuesday of every month. The facility has been

invaluable to the South Australian community over

many years but it is not always convenient

for residents south of the city or for those with

full-time work.

Between July 2008 and May 2011, 3,773 people

delivered more than 200 tonnes of hazardous waste

for safe disposal at the depot monthly collection.

As a complementary measure to the depot, a more

accessible service in a ZWSA mobile system for the

proper disposal of household hazardous waste and

farm chemicals, operates across metropolitan and

regional areas of the State. ZWSA manages the

proper collection and disposal of the unwanted

chemicals by an EPA authorised contractor.

The program began in March 2004 and by May

2011, 24,605 people had delivered 1,219 tonnes of

unwanted hazardous materials to collection points

in council areas and the Outback Areas Community

Development Trust.

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) will continue

to be considered at a national level. The EPR policy

approach extends the producer’s responsibility for a

product (physical and/or financial) past the purchase

and use period to the post-consumer stage of a

product’s lifecycle. Initiatives and policies that require

the producer or the retailer, or both, to take back the

product or its packaging after use are the clearest

example of extending producer responsibility.

Because of the large number of manufacturers and

the diverse types of products, EPR will take time

to implement. Once it is introduced and accessible

systems are in place, ZWSA will be able to reduce

and its hazardous waste commitments.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$856,000 $793,000 $800,000

7.5.2 Program: Support the implementation of the

Waste EPP

ZWSA will develop a strategy in 2011–12 to support

and underpin the Environment Protection (Waste

to Resources) Policy 2010 (Waste EPP). The Waste

EPP will progressively ban certain wastes to landfill

including computers, oil, lead acid batteries and

compact fluorescent lights. ZWSA will take a

leadership role and consider policy interventions

to support the Waste EPP. This role will address

strategies for banned materials including high

volume/low toxicity materials such as compact

fluorescent lighting, mercury lights, tyres, lead acid

batteries, gas bottles, paints, waste oil and all plastics.

ZWSA has already made progress in some areas.

For example, as the community moves away from

traditional incandescent light bulbs, ZWSA has

helped householders safely dispose of the mercury

contained in the new energy efficient lights.

In January 2011, the State Government launched a

three-year pilot – ZWSA’s BackLight Household Light

Globe Recycling Program.

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Householders can now drop off a range of used

fluoro globes for recycling at 24 metropolitan and

26 regional Mitre 10 stores across the State, free of

charge. The globes are then recycled by Chemsal

Resource Recovery.

In formulating strategies, ZWSA will work closely

and consult with the EPA, local government,

recycling industry (including container deposit

operators), lighting industry, plastics industries, tyre

industry, major retailers and other key stakeholders.




Incentives

(Backlight

program)

$57,000 $84,000 $90,000

Associated

strategies

$70,000 $0 $0

7.6 Priority area: Disposal and illegal dumpingThe Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the

following target for illegal dumping:

> decreasing incidences and tonnages of illegally

disposed waste.

ZWSA will work closely with the EPA and its

stakeholders to assist efforts to reduce illegal

dumping. ZWSA offers its data capture system for

illegal dumping incidences to councils and to the EPA.

7.6.1 Program: Illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is a significant cost to outer urban

councils, and it has been suggested that the increase

to the solid waste levy will increase the problem.

ZWSA will work with the EPA to identify ways to

reduce illegal dumping and encourage behavioural

awareness of litter and illegal dumping issues.

Key priorities for action, detailed in the Waste

Strategy 2011–2015, include:

> supporting the implementation of the Waste EPP

> implementing litter reduction and public place

recycling initiatives

> identifying and maximising opportunities to

increase awareness, and link environmental

values with reduced litter, illegal dumping and

associated impacts (program reference: 8.5.1

and 8.5.2).

7.7 Priority area: Research and developmentThe Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises that

research will underpin and inform how we address

these new challenges of wasteful consumption,

and change behaviours. Research priorities will

be evaluated from time to time. As we extend

our knowledge and focus on sustainable use of

resources, we begin to extend beyond known

approaches to recycling and reuse.

7.7.1 Program: Sustainable markets and innovation

(industry investment incentives)

The need to promote markets for recycled materials,

improve the viability of the recycling sector and

develop value-added recycled products is a priority

for action in the Waste Strategy 2011–2015.

In 2011–12, the ZWSA Sustainable Markets and

Innovation grants program will target key waste

streams and their associated recycling industries.

The program will use financial incentives to increase

and support markets for recycled materials. Projects

will be coordinated through each material industry

sector (e.g. composting, aggregate and plastics).

Funding rounds for the grants program will be held

over the next three years with priority projects to

be determined based on the investment review and

ZWSA multi-criteria analysis tool. This program will

be implemented in collaboration with Innovate SA

and other Business Sustainability Alliance partners.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$172,000 $200,000 $200,000

7.7.2 Tertiary education sector (UniSA) partnership


collaboration, research, data collection and monitoring

will help us to refine programs to in turn achieve

better waste avoidance and resource efficiency.

The Zero Waste Centre for Sustainable Design and

Behaviour, established in 2008–09 at the University

of South Australia, is a ‘centre of excellence’ for:

> building long-term capacity to undertake

activities at the higher end of the waste hierarchy

> creating a focal point for waste-related research.

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The centre’s ZWSA Chair for Sustainable Design and

Behaviour, Professor Steffen Lehmann, appointed

August 2010, will continue to develop the centre

with UniSA and ZWSA.

Collaboration and partnering with other State

tertiary and research and development institutions,

such as Flinders University, the University of

Adelaide, the South Australian Research and

Development Institute (SARDI), interstate and

overseas research centres, will work with the Waste

Strategy 2011–2015 to:

> analyse the flow of materials and other

resources in a product’s lifecycle from raw

material extraction and manufacturing,

through a product’s useful life and recycling,

to final disposal

> identify where in the lifecycle, changes can

make large positive impacts on energy, waste,

materials use and greenhouse gas production

> attract other funding partners, such as the

Australian Research Council for research projects

> consistent with the guidance provided by the

waste hierarchy, support research into new

technologies that either enhance performance

or replace landfill as a disposal option

> support research into durable goods and

products that encourage reuse

> understand how sustainable behaviour change

is achieved and apply findings to waste

avoidance, and reduction of littering, illegal

dumping and consumption

> find the information we need to make better

decisions about what we buy and use

> help discover the policy choices society will

need to ensure its future wellbeing

> fund and develop graduate and post-graduate

capacity

> measure consumption and ecological

footprint; understand links between wasteful

consumption, disposable income, behaviours

and ecological footprint.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$211,000 $211,000 $215,000

7.7.3 Waste to energy policy

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises the need

to support new technologies that either enhance

performance or replace landfill as a disposal option,

consistent with the guidance of the waste hierarchy.

Since ZWSA developed a waste to energy policy

in 2005, waste to energy has rapidly developed

worldwide.

This program will review and update the existing

ZWSA waste to energy policy and consider a broad

range of environmental, social and economic factors.

This will equip ZWSA with a better understanding

of the opportunities and priority areas associated

with recovering energy from waste. The policy

will examine opportunities with alternative waste

technologies and optimal use of waste resources,

and set directions for research and innovation.

Funding is being utilised to conduct studies that

will inform the waste to energy policy. ZWSA will

engage with other relevant government agencies

and encourage a partnership approach through

development of the policy.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$70,000 $0 $0

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achievability of this objective requires action in

these key priority areas:

> avoid and reduce wasteful use of resources in

production processes and products (e.g. leaner

production, design for environment

and extended producer responsibility)

> learn and foster attitudes and lifestyle choices

that encourage us to live within nature’s limits

> embed this new learning within our education

systems

> support consumers to make informed

purchasing decisions.

8.1 Priority area: Measurement, analysis, evaluation and reporting to support targets and assess the adequacy of the Waste Strategy

8.1.1 Program: Measuring community attitudes

and behaviour

Monitoring community attitudes and behaviours

will assist ZWSA to monitor, report and support

targets and to assess the adequacy of the Waste


Recycling has become progressively easier and

widespread, and meaningful metrics to measure

behavioural change will be identified.

ZWSA will undertake market research in

collaboration with Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for

Marketing Science (UniSA) to measure behavioural

change, knowledge and perceptions towards

recycling in South Australia.

In future, ZWSA will continue to survey public

attitudes towards waste avoidance and reducing

consumption which will assist in tailoring

communications to help individuals to learn and

foster attitudes and lifestyle choices that encourage

living within nature’s limits.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$35,000 $40,000 $40,000

8.2 Priority area: Municipal solid wasteThe Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the following

priority actions for ‘avoid and reduce waste’ in MSW:

> use innovative approaches to inform

households, increase awareness of wasteful

consumption and effective recycling, and

maintain awareness above 80%

> promote green purchasing and waste

avoidance with householders and councils

> explore links with emerging sustainability

agendas (e.g. sustainability in food policy)

> engage the community in opportunities

involving resources and sustainability

> develop systems that assist purchasing decisions

such as extended producer responsibility,

star-rating systems and the choice to leave

packaging in-store.

8.2.1 Program: Recycle Right household education

ZWSA has developed a communication campaign to

encourage householders to recycle correctly in an

effort to reduce the incidence of placing the wrong

materials (’contamination’) in kerbside collected

recycling bins.

This campaign has been developed in collaboration

with the Local Government Association of South

Australia, Visy Recycling and waste industry

stakeholders including Compost SA.

The main elements of the campaign include

advertising, direct mail, an educational DVD, online

information, 1300 hotline and a training program

about recycling for local government staff and

elected members.

ZWSA will continue with the Recycle Right

campaign for the next three years. The campaign

will supplement and improve current recycling

knowledge and behaviour, and provide a tested

model that can be replicated.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$305,000 $300,000 $300,000

8. OBJECTIVE: AVOID AND REDUCE WASTE

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8.2.2 Program: KESAB Sustainable communities (City

and Country)

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises the

importance of supporting local activities, including

schools, to tap into the values of the community and

encourage sustainable behaviour change.

KESAB has committed to ongoing environmental

education and action embracing rural

communities, local government, schools and

groups through a revamped Tidy Towns

program, Sustainable Communities.

KESAB will engage rural communities to adopt and

implement sustainable environmental practices,

encouraging a whole of community approach through

environmental education and action. This will include

recognition of waste and recycling efforts through

annual awards, community action and councils.

KESAB has committed to:

> delivering the Sustainable Communities

program to a high standard with engagement

by communities in each region evidenced by

applications from a range of community-based

groups including councils, schools, natural

resources management boards, and service and

community groups

> involving Adelaide communities, with at least

five urban entries in 2012, eight in 2013 and

10 in 2014

> recognising and rewarding sustainable

environmental outcomes

> ensuring that at least 30% of councils in each

region promote the program via websites,

newsletters or other high-profile media.

ZWSA will continue to provide some support to

KESAB’s Sustainable Communities activities.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$25,000 $25,000 $25,000

8.2.3 Program: Wipe Out Waste schools program

The Wipe Out Waste (WOW) program provides

training and resources to teachers and helps drive

positive change in schools. WOW was developed on

behalf of ZWSA by KESAB environmental solutions,

the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources, and Department of Education and

Children’s Services (DECS). WOW is an integrated

comprehensive waste education program supported

by curriculum resources and teacher training. It is

the first program in Australia to span kindergarten

through to primary and secondary schools.

These resources enable students to gain an

understanding of waste, litter, recycling and

related environmental issues as part of the school

curriculum. WOW is a fundamental adjunct to the

DECS Sustainable Schools Program. The findings of

a 2008 comprehensive evaluation of the program

continue to inform ZWSA’s funding provision and

direction for the program.

In 2011–12, the program will continue with its focus

on regional and metropolitan schools. In particular,


> preparing a strategic plan for implementation

of the expanded program, to be adopted by

November 2011

> identifying a key performance indicator for the

number of additional schools in the strategic plan

> developing age-appropriate resources as needed

> establishing community, council and

industry linkages and partnerships for each

participating school

> reducing waste in schools

> regular reporting to stakeholders.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$230,000 $240,000 $240,000

“The Wipe Out Waste program is the first in Australia to span kindergarten through to primary and secondary schools.”

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8.2.4 Program: School and community grants

School and Community grants targets charities,

service clubs and other not-for-profit organisations,

and schools (including metropolitan and regional

high schools and kindergartens) that recover

reusable resources.

Consistent with the Waste Strategy 2011–2015,

ZWSA will deliver this program in recognition of

the important role community-based organisations

and some schools play in collecting materials for

recycling or reuse and also working at the higher

end of the waste hierarchy (avoid, reduce, reuse).

The program supports small-scale community and

school projects that encourage reuse, recycling and

the diversion of waste from landfill.

This program is complementary to the WOW program

and to be eligible for funding, schools must have staff

who have attended a ZWSA WOW workshop.

Subject to a review by ZWSA in 2011–12, the

program will continue in 2012–13 and 2013–14.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$0 $120,000 $120,000



following priority actions to ‘avoid and reduce

waste’ in C&I:

> promote EPA sustainability licences that

incorporate sustainability measures

> encourage industry training and awareness

> promote sustainable procurement and

undertake specific analysis to demonstrate

the full costs and other benefits of sustainable

procurement

> promote industry knowledge and awareness

through web based publications and

information dissemination

> implement sustainability initiatives within the

State Government, including assets such as

buildings and infrastructure

> promote innovation in business sustainability

> fund the expansion of resource efficiency

initiatives to include accreditation schemes

> involve greater numbers of businesses,

especially small and medium sized enterprises

and retail sectors, in work-based recycling and

resource efficiency programs

> identify business leaders who can assist with

industry education and enable change across

sectors and through supply chains.

8.3.1 Program: Resource Efficiency Assistance Program

for industry, business and State and local

government

Resource efficient manufacturing reduces raw

material, energy and water use, and minimises

waste production. Resource efficiency maintains

a high profile in this program, which seeks case

studies and iconic companies to tackle their waste

and related issues.

Similar programs in South Australia, interstate

and overseas have shown that companies can

realise large environmental and cost savings by

implementing resource efficiency measures. Actions

can also be accredited, and give the organisation a

new marketing edge.

ZWSA is part of the Business Sustainability Alliance

(BSA) in partnership with the Department of Trade

and Economic Development (Innovate SA), SA Water

and the EPA. The alliance delivers the Resource

Efficiency Assistance Program (REAP) and has

developed an online web portal as a single point of

contact to promote member agency services (www.

southaustralia.biz/Innovation-in-SA/BSA-REAP.aspx).

The BSA is strategically positioned to provide key

competencies in the areas of waste, water, energy,

lean manufacturing, construction, compliance,

climate change and sustainability.

REAP helps businesses and government to

understand, develop and implement cost-saving

resource efficiency measures. In doing so, the

companies also build capacity to deal with a range

of rapidly emerging environmental, financial and

social imperatives. For this reason, REAP is critical to

achieving several Waste Strategy 2011–2015 priority

actions in ‘avoid and reduce waste’ in the C&I sector.

REAP is the key waste avoidance program for ZWSA

and will have economic and sustainability benefits

as well as developing a core of environmental

knowledge in the business community.

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Key elements of REAP are:

> commitment from management

> diagnostic evaluation

> training programs

> in-house technical support

> financial support in the form of resource

efficiency audits.

Consistent with priority actions in the Waste Strategy

2011–2015, ZWSA will extend its work under the

REAP program following a State Government

commitment of $1.6 million over four years. Key

work to be undertaken by ZWSA will include:

> extending REAP so that it reaches up to

approximately 150 sites and 60 companies

per year

> undertaking an advocacy and enabling role

in greening State Government which is a

significant generator of C&I waste across

myriad operations including offices, hospitals,

national parks, emergency services, correctional

facilities, TAFE campuses and schools (in

2011–12, State Government agencies will have

the opportunity to work with the REAP alliance

of agencies and experts to improve their

management of materials, energy and water)

> advising on and informing a range of issues

such as State Government procurement,

accommodation fit-outs, and waste

management; government procurement

processes and decisions can avoid and reduce

waste at the beginning of a product’s life, and

ensure that what is purchased can be reused

and recycled. Through its procurement power,

government can influence change in business

and the wider community.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$1,179,000 $1,261,000 $1,272,000

8.3.2 Program: Consumption and waste avoidance

incentives

The Consumption and Waste Avoidance incentives

program is consistent with the direction of the

Waste Strategy 2011–2015 as it aims to promote

innovation for projects which demonstrate:

> effective ways to avoid waste

> reach a larger number of people

> help to guide social change towards models

of sustainable consumption.

ZWSA’s support will help guide a transition to

sustainable resource use in the economy. For

example, it may assist supply to meet a genuine

demand, or it may facilitate more sustainable

consumer choices.

Applicants will be required to meet the following

criteria for suitable projects to receive funding:

> are unique/innovative in South Australia

> need seed or kick-start funding

> need funding for an element essential to the

initiative’s success (i.e. the initiative would not

proceed without the element)

> operate at the ‘avoidance’, ‘reduction’ or

‘reuse’ levels of the hierarchy

> can demonstrate measurable outcomes and

return on investment

> are based on a model that has been proven

successful elsewhere

> deliver multiple benefits in addition to reduced

consumption and improved resource (social,

economic or environmental)

> are consistent with Government policy

directions including targets for reduction

of waste to landfill and the Waste Strategy

2011–2015

> can be implemented and reported within

18 months of initiation.

ZWSA will offer this program in 2011–12 and assess

future rounds of funding in 2012–13 and 2013–14

following review of the initial round of applicants

and initiatives proposed.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$141,000 $203,000 $230,000

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following priority actions for ‘avoid and reduce

waste’ in C&D:

> taking account of waste generation and waste

reduction in advocating for planning decisions

> promoting sustainable procurement, especially

in the government sector

> applying financial instruments to drive change

> engaging industry training and association

bodies to include avoidance, reduction and

recycling within a sustainability context in

apprentice training.

8.4.1 Program: Promote better design of the built

environment

Building and retrofitting of commercial and

residential development and construction work

can strengthen the ability to move towards a more

sustainable use of building materials and practices.

This can be achieved by working within the

legislative planning framework to develop principles

and guidelines that:

> promote better design of the built

environment and adoption of new and more

sustainable building materials

> minimise or avoid waste in the construction

process

> promote building design that supports

future adaptability and maximises reuse and

redevelopment of existing infrastructure

> incorporate material reuse, materials with

recycled content and materials that are

recyclable

> include on-site waste separation and recovery

systems during construction and demolition

> provide sufficient space to manage waste and

recycling infrastructure in the design phase of

developments

> where feasible, achieve the outcomes under

‘Management’ and ‘Materials’ in the Green

Star Rating tool (www.gbc.org.au).

ZWSA will work with the appropriate stakeholders,

such as Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Green Building initiative, University of South

Australia, Housing Industry Association, Master

Builders Association of SA, Property Council,

developers, Planning SA, Department for Transport,

Energy and Infrastructure, Land Management

Corporation, and others, to promote better

sustainable design of the built environment. This

will include adoption of new and more sustainable

building materials and practices.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$45,000 $0 $0

8.5 Priority area: Litter reductionThe Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that

achieving litter reduction requires action in:

> identifying and maximising opportunities

to increase awareness, link environmental

values with reduced litter, illegal dumping

and associated impacts.

8.5.1 Program: Litter data and research and branded

litter monitoring

KESAB has been monitoring litter incidence at

151 sites across the State on a quarterly basis since

1998, providing the best continuous data set for

measuring litter incidence in Australia.

This program aims to maintain effective litter data

on trends, item types and locations, and develop

community education and awareness campaigns.

Data will be stored and analysed in ZEUS.

National litter monitoring was reintroduced in 2006,

using the methodology developed by KESAB.

This program will continue to be supported for at

least the next three years. KESAB has committed to:

> conducting quarterly counts at 151 sites

throughout South Australia in February, May,

August, November

> maintaining a comprehensive database and

trend line of litter streams in SA

> integrating with Keep Australia Beautiful’s

National Litter Index and Branded Litter Study

> developing litter reduction strategies and

resources based on litter count data

> achieving measureable reduction in

targeted litter

> regularly reporting to, engaging and

informing stakeholders

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> continuing ongoing public awareness and

media management

> independently auditing count procedure and

results annually.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$70,000 $70,000 $70,000

8.5.2 Program: Community litter, education, resources

and campaigns

Extensive social research into community behaviour,

litter and recycling highlights the need for new

community and public place litter resources and

strategies. The research findings identify targets and

opportunities to focus on key issues and community

sector groups. This enables resources and strategy

options to be developed in collaboration with

partners and stakeholders.

This program aims to develop and regularly update

a suite of contemporary litter awareness and

information materials (brochures, posters, signs,

some in languages other than English), and make

them available to councils, schools, community

groups and stakeholders to increase awareness

of litter disposal.


> develop and implement litter awareness

strategies in collaboration with sectors

identified through the Litter Data and Branded

Litter Monitoring programs and through

stakeholder feedback

> monitor new packaging types and report on

their impacts

> develop and disseminate Information and

resources to stakeholders for implementation.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$100,000 $100,000 $100,000

“Extensive social research into community behaviour, litter and recycling highlights the need for new community and public place litter resources and strategies.”

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9. STAKEHOLDERS, PARTNERING AND LINKAGES

The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that, as

an underlying principle, open dialogue with local

government, industry and the community:

> is fundamental to gain trust and subsequent

improvements to waste management

> acts as encouragement for these sectors to

contribute positively to change.

A range of stakeholders has been identified as

essential to the implementation of the Waste Strategy

2011–2015 (reference 4.4.1). ZWSA’s key partnering

organisations help achieve the goals of the Waste


9.1 Tertiary Education Sector (UniSA) Partnership The ZWSA Centre for Sustainable Design and

Behaviour opened in 2008. This $2 million partnership

between the University of South Australia and ZWSA

over five years brings together design and behaviour

change across diverse academic disciplines such as

architecture and childhood development. The centre

examines issues of waste management and reduction,

recycling and resource efficiency. It is a key tool to

tackle some of the harder challenges ahead

(program reference 7.7.2).

9.2 Local Government Association The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises that local

government is central to planning infrastructure

needs, including industrial waste needs where

municipal and industrial facilities combine. Many

councils operate education and awareness programs.

Some develop strategies for the environment

and sustainability including waste management,

engaging with communities, and identifying targets

and priorities. Some councils work cooperatively with

ZWSA to establish regional waste management plans.

These activities will complement and support the


A successful partnership with the Local Government

Association, which began before the establishment

of ZWSA, will continue for the period of the Business

Plan and will be reviewed annually. The partnership

between the Local Government Association and

ZWSA will support the implementation of the Waste

Strategy 2011–2015 by:

> supporting local council implementation of

food collection with kerbside organics

> supporting the continued process of waste

management reform by regional councils

> facilitating local government discussion of

key issues of relevance to ZWSA.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$42,600 $44,200 $50,000

9.3 Waste Management Association of Australia

The Waste Management Association of Australia

(WMAA) SA division, coordinates and articulates its

members’ concerns and suggestions. Initiatives in

C&I waste streams will require greater consultation

with, and significant involvement from, the waste

collection and sorting industry. The WMAA holds

briefing sessions on a range of ZWSA issues each year.


ZWSA’s partnership with the WMAA provides

valuable input into decision-making processes.

This continued partnership will help WMAA link the

industry with ZWSA. ZWSA will continue to support

WMAA to:

> run events to improve industry knowledge

and expertise, and provide networking

opportunities

> administer working groups and distribute

ZWSA information to members.

ZWSA will provide funding support of $40,000 for

each Enviro Conference to be held in Adelaide in

2012 and 2014.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$45,400 $54,800 $58,000

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9.4 National and State policies

The Australian Government is responsible for

ensuring that Australia’s international obligations

are met, through national or State actions. ZWSA

contributes to national discussions on a range of

issues such as plastic bags, tyres, end of life vehicles,

e-waste, waste oil, product stewardship and the

Australian Packaging Covenant.


effective product stewardship schemes should be

in place by 2015. ZWSA will continue to influence

policy direction in the future to support product

stewardship initiatives for a range of products

including e-waste, televisions, tyres and batteries.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$258,000 $115,000 $115,000

“ZWSA contributes to national discussions on a range of issues such as plastic bags, tyres, end of life vehicles, ewaste, waste oil and product stewardship.”

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10. CORPORATE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

10.1 Corporate communications, education, marketing and website

ZWSA’s communications, education and marketing

activities target industry, government and

community and will underpin the implementation

of the Waste Strategy 2011–2015.

Communications aim to raise awareness of ZWSA’s

purpose, achievements and programs, and enhance

its stakeholder relationships by encouraging two-

way communications, especially with local councils

and industry.

The focus on public information and engagement

on recycling will be complemented by linking

consumption with waste and climate change. The

introduction of food waste collections will also

increase the need to raise public awareness of

contamination issues, green organics, waste oil

facilities and the greenhouse gas benefits of recycling.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$289,000 $300,000 $310,000

10.2 ZWSA Board supportZWSA provides policy and administrative support

to the Board of ZWSA and committees approved

by the Board (e.g. Governance Committee). The

Board meets around 10 times a year and members

(excluding public servants) receive appropriate

sitting fees for attending meetings.

This budget item reflects running costs of Board

meetings, training of members and ZWSA staff

salaries and on-costs allocated to support the

Board function.


2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)


$157,000 $145,000 $146,000

10.3 Corporate services (accommodation, office running costs and salaries)

All organisations require administrative support and

advice, and this budget funds the administration

of ZWSA activities. Administration includes rental

office lease payments, payroll, insurance and

purchasing, as well as administrative support

to the Board and management of the Waste to

Resources Fund. This budget item provides ongoing

administration support to the organisation.




Corporate

activities

$713,000 $693,000 $755,000

zGreen

initiatives

$25,000 $25,000 $25,000

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11. BUDGET

Revenue and expenditure

Revenue 2011 12 ($) 2012 13 ($) 2013 14 ($)

Cash held 1 July, opening balance (estimated) 21,521,000 28,398,000 35,668,000

50% of waste levy payments from EPA 15,087,000 15,153,000 15,544,000

Interest on deposits 555,000 555,000 555,000

Income from external sources 160,000 0 0

Total revenue – Waste to Resources Fund 37,323,000 44,106,000 51,767,000

ZWSA expenditure authority 8,925,000 8,438,000 8,690,000

Priority areas and programs

Expenditure

7. Maximising the useful life of materials through reuse and recycling

7.1 Priority area: Measurement, analysis, evaluation

and reporting to support targets and assess the

adequacy of the Waste Strategy

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

7.1.1 Waste audits and recycling activities study 70,000 70,000 70,000

7.1.2 Building our knowledge and data on waste

and recycling

190,000 284,000 310,000

Sub-total 260,000 354,000 380,000

7.1.3 Program: Financial and legislative instruments

7.1.3.1 Review of solid waste levy 30,000 0 0

7.1.3.2 Environment Protection (Waste to Resources)

Policy 2010 – refer to 7.5.2 program

40,000 30,000 30,000

Sub-total 70,000 30,000 30,000

7.2 Priority area: Municipal solid waste

7.2.1 E-waste collections incentives and associated

strategies

530,000 0 0

7.2.2 Kerbside waste incentives and associated

strategies

1,130,000 853,000 879,000

7.2.3 Regional implementation 807,000 559,000 550,000

Sub-total 2,467,000 1,412,000 1,429,000

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11. BUDGET 7.3 Priority area: Commercial and Industrial Waste 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

7.3.1 Metropolitan infrastructure — industry

investment incentives

662,000 900,000 900,000

7.3.2 Commercial incentives – Recycling at Work 280,000 678,000 750,000

7.3.3 Explore opportunities for industrial symbiosis 70,000 30,000 30,000

Sub-total 1,012,000 1,608,000 1,680,000


7.4.1 Clean site building and construction resource

recovery

20,000 10,000 10,000

7.4.2 Markets for C&D materials (budget allocated in

program 7.7.1)

0 0 0

Sub-total 20,000 10,000 10,000

7.5 Priority area: Problematic and hazardous waste

7.5.1 Household hazardous waste and farm chemical

collections

856,000 793,000 800,000

7.5.2 Support implementation of the Waste EPP 127,000 84,000 90,000

Sub-total 983,000 877,000 890,000

7.6. Priority area: Disposal and illegal dumping

7.6.1 ZWSA–KESAB litter reduction – refer to

programs 8.5.1 and 8.5.2

0 0 0

Sub-total 0 0 0

7.7 Priority area: Research and development

7.7.1 Sustainable markets and innovation — Industry

investment incentives

172,000 200,000 200,000

7.7.2 Tertiary education sector (UniSA) partnership 211,000 211,000 215,000

7.7.3 Waste to energy policy 70,000

Sub-total 453,000 411,000 415,000

Total 7. 5,265,000 4,702,000 4,834,000

8. Avoid and reduce waste

8.1 Priority area: Measurement, analysis, evaluation

and reporting to support targets and assess the

adequacy of the Waste Strategy

2011 12 2012 13 2013 14

8.1.1 Measuring community attitudes and behaviour 35,000 40,000 40,000

Sub-total 35,000 40,000 40,000

8.2 Priority area: Municipal Solid Waste

8.2.1 Recycle Right household education 305,000 300,000 300,000

8.2.2 KESAB Sustainable communities (City and

Country)

25,000 25,000 25,000

8.2.3 Wipe Out Waste schools program 230,000 240,000 240,000

8.2.4 Schools and community grants 0 120,000 120,000

Sub-total 560,000 685,000 685,000

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8.3.1 Resource efficiency assistance program for

industry, businesses and State and local

government

1,179,000 1,261,000 1,272,000

8.3.2 Consumption and waste avoidance incentives 141,000 203,000 230,000

Sub-total 1,320,000 1,464,000 1,502,000


8.4.1 Promote better design of built environment 45,000 0 0

Sub-total 45,000 0 0

8.5 Priority area: Litter reduction

8.5.1 Litter data and research and branded litter

monitoring

70,000 70,000 70,000

8.5.2 Community litter, education, resources and

campaigns

100,000 100,000 100,000

Sub-total 170,000 170,000 170,000

Total 8. 2,130,000 2,359,000 2,397,000

9. Stakeholders, partnerships and linkages

9.1 Tertiary education sector (UniSA) partnership –

refer to 7.7.2 program

9.2 Local Government Association 42,600 44,200 50,000

9.3 Waste Management Association of Australia 45,400 54,800 58,000

9.4 National and State policies 258,000 115,000 115,000

Total 9. 346,000 214,000 223,000

10. Corporate support functions

10.1 Corporate communications, education, marketing

and website

289,000 300,000 310,000

10.2 ZWSA Board support 157,000 145,000 146,000

10.3 Corporate services (accommodation, zGreen

initiatives, office running costs and salaries)

738,000 718,000 780,000

Total 10. 1,184,000 1,163,000 1,236,000

Total expenditure 8,925,000 8,438,000 8,690,000

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12. BUDGET DISTRIBUTION CHARTS

Budget breakdown by key project/activity

Budget breakdown by priority area

2009-10 BUDGET 2010-11 BUDGET 2011-12 BUDGET

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