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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
Strategy 2005–2010.
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
(program reference: 8.3.1).
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
2015 70 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable
Commercial and industrial (C&I) landfill diversion targets
2009 (baseline)** 60 Not applicable
2012 65 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable
2015 75 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable
Construction and demolition (C&D) landfill diversion targets
2009 (baseline)*** 80 Not applicable
2012 85 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable
2015 90 Maximise diversion to the extent practically achievable
* 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
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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
Waste Strategy 2011–2015.
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
(program reference: 7.5.2).
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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 for the next three years:
Budget 2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
Budget 2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
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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Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$807,000 $559,000 $550,000
7.3 Priority area: Commercial and industrial waste
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the
following priority actions for ‘maximising the useful
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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
(program reference: 8.3.1).
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$70,000 $30,000 $30,000
7.4 Priority area: Construction and demolition waste
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the
following priority actions for ‘maximising the useful
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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
(program reference: 7.7.1).
7.5 Priority area: Problematic and hazardous waste
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
Budget 2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$172,000 $200,000 $200,000
7.7.2 Tertiary education sector (UniSA) partnership
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises that
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$70,000 $0 $0
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The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that
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
Strategy 2011–2015.
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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,
KESAB has committed to:
> 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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$0 $120,000 $120,000
8.3 Priority area: Commercial and industrial waste
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
$141,000 $203,000 $230,000
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8.4 Priority area: Construction and demolition waste
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies the
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
KESAB has committed to:
> 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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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
Strategy 2011–2015.
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
Waste Strategy 2011–2015.
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 recognises that
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
The Waste Strategy 2011–2015 identifies that
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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (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.
Budget for the next three years:
Budget 2011-2012 2012-2013 (indicative)
2013-2014 (indicative)
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 Priority area: Construction and demolition waste
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 Priority area: Commercial and industrial waste
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 Priority area: Construction and demolition waste
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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