Waste Management at Events
Council wants to support event organisers, stall holders, and food and drink vendors in our region to reduce the amount of waste created at events. In late 2020 we adopted a new bylaw to help manage and minimise solid waste which would normally go to landfill. The bylaw came into effect on 25 January 2021, and Section 13, Events, followed on 25 January 2022. If you're planning an event in the district you will need to consider the following:
- Any event with over 1,000 people attending it must submit a Waste Minimisation Plan.
- The waste plan needs to detail what volume and types of waste are expected, and the steps to minimise waste going to landfill.
- Plans must be submitted to Council 30 days before the event. This will allow us time for us to assess the plan, and if necessary, help us work with the event organisers.
- Event managers will also need to provide a post-event report on the amount and types of waste collected.
Event Waste Management and Minimisation Plan Template (PDF, 145KB)
Post-Event Waste Analysis Report (PDF, 114KB)
