THE City of Mount Gambier has adopted a Waste and Resource Recovery Master Plan (WRRMP), to progress Council\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability and the ongoing development of a circular economy.<\/p>\n
Endorsed at the August Council meeting, the WRRMP builds on the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy adopted in 2023, providing a comprehensive roadmap for waste services throughout the city.<\/p>\n
The plan outlines strategic actions to reduce landfill, improve leachate management and support local reuse and recycling initiatives.<\/p>\n
City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said this Master Plan positioned the city as a regional leader in waste innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt reflects our community\u2019s values and our shared vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future,\u201d Mayor Martin said.<\/p>\n
The WRRMP considers a whole-of-system approach, addressing key infrastructure such as Caroline Landfill, the Waste Transfer Station, ReUse Market and kerbside collection services.<\/p>\n
Environmental Sustainability Business Partner Aaron Izzard said it includes updated financial modelling, timelines for transitioning to weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) and fortnightly landfill collection and scenarios for leachate management.<\/p>\n