1. What is the LG Waste Manifesto? 2. What s in it and why? 3. What was the process? 4. Where are we at now?

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2 1. What is the LG Waste Manifesto? 2. What s in it and why? 3. What was the process? 4. Where are we at now?

3 What is it? Priority waste policy options for central government (CG) consideration which would support and enable Local Government (LG) The enabling policy tools already exist in the Waste Minimisation Act (2008) The priorities were determined by the WasteMINZ TAO Forum (Nov 2017) If implemented, it would set LG on the path towards significantly improved outcomes at a local, regional and national scale

4 What are the priorities and why?

5 NZ Waste Strategy (2010) Has two goals: reduce the harmful effects of waste improve the efficiency of resource use The strategy has a flexible approach that can be adapted to different situations

6 NZ Waste Strategy (2010) Council s support targets, objectives, actions, timetables, and clear responsibilities Currently leaves LG responsible for almost everything via their WMMPs No clear direction from CG means there is lack of certainty for parties looking to invest

7 WMA (2008) s44in preparing, amending, or revoking a waste management and minimisation plan, a territorial authority must (c) have regard to the New Zealand WasteStrategy, or any government policy on waste management and minimisation that replaces the strategy;

8 So, in a hypothetical future where there is more levy money to be allocated, perhaps how well you have given regard to the future national waste strategy (which ideally has a target, timeline, etc.), could be connected to how much extramoney you get (WMA s49 + s37). Something to think about.

9 The Waste Levy extending it Currently ~30% of waste disposed to land attracts the waste disposal levy (Class 1 = $10/T, since 2009) Currently ~$35M p.a. and half is returned to TAs (popn. basis) for spending in accordance with their WMMP If the levy was extended to other landfill types (e.g. Class 2, 3 & 4 landfills at the same $10/T rate), it would generate in the order of ~$97M; possibly it may be just Class 2 & 3 so ~$59M? Or in other words, nearly double what it is now.

10 The Waste Levy increasing it

11 Back of the envelope WCC waste bag RRP $2.50 Av. bag weight ~6kg $122/T gate fee cost All above/else remaining equal and increasing the levy to: $50 = RRP $2.74 (+24c) $100 = RRP $3.04 (+54c) $140 = RRP $3.28 (+78c) And, don t forget, households and businesses will have less waste as diversion becomes more economic

12 National Waste Data Framework The lack of data about waste hampers our ability to plan appropriate activities to improve waste management and minimisation NZWS (2010). New Zealand currently lacks comprehensive, reliable waste data (OECD has reported that NZ has 0% recycling and 100% waste) National Waste Data Framework was developed in 2015/16 through a fully inclusive and collaborative process Addressing the data issue at the local, regional and national level will support better strategic planning and improve confidence for investment in the sector

13 NWDF -implementation Require (under s37) the NWDF to be used by TAs for compiling and reporting data. Develop and implement regulations (under s86) of the WMA to provide a mechanism for requiring reporting of recovered material data. Establish a platform for key parties to enter data into, compile data, and make aggregated data available. Many councils are currently working towards the implementation of the NWDF

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15 Container Deposit Scheme The main purpose of a CDS is litter reduction. 40% reduction in coastal litter (US & Australia) Other benefits include: savings on kerbside services for NZ Councils of up to $20.9 Million (mainly through fewer truck movements); increasing recycling rates from 45-58% to 79%-82% nationally savings to NZ Councils of up to $8.1 Million through reduced disposal and litter clean-up Support for charities, job creation, user/producer pays and increased public engagement

16 Container Deposit Scheme + Kerbside systems + Charities RVM

17 Mandatory Product Stewardship Should be focused on hazardous and expensive waste streams where rate payers generally wear the cost ewaste widespread support for a long time tyres -industry developed and supported scheme has already been developed (tyrewise) agricultural chemicals and agricultural plastics - Farmers need access to schemes that help them divert these harmful wastes from farm dumps (has strong ag-chemindustry support).

18 What was the process?

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20 Political endorsement LGNZ Remit process Zone 4 (Wellington Region) supported the remit application LGNZ accepted the manifesto remit application Along came China National Sword so addressing this issue was added in Christchurch and Auckland also submitted remit proposals on waste minimisation

21 LGNZ -Reducing the Waste Stream central government to implement the local government waste manifesto to reduce New Zealand s waste by: Adopting a New Zealand-wide strategic approach to the collection, and processing of recyclable materials within New Zealand; Review the New Zealand Waste Strategy and align, where practicable, with the Local Government Waste Management Manifesto to set a clear programme for action; Adopt the National Waste Data Framework and oversee its implementation to enable better planning and monitoring; Establish a CDS to lift recycling rates Declare tyres, e-waste, agricultural chemicals and plastics, as priority products. 96% in favour

22 LGNZ -Reducing the Waste Stream expand the Waste Disposal Levy and progressively raise the levy rate in order to reduce total waste to landfills - 76% in favour. mandatory tyre product stewardship programme - 99% in favour.

23 LGNZ Walking the talk on single use plastics Proposed by Christchurch City Council this remit asked LGNZ to advocate to central government to urgently develop and implement a plan to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags and plastic straws and that LGNZ encourages its members to take steps to phase out the use of single-use plastic bags and straws at council facilities and events. 95% in favour

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25 Where are we at now?

26 Important, but not in Something, NWDF? TA s need more info Not in Investigate Batteries and REFRIDGERANTSas voluntary or mandatory product stewardship schemes China s National Sword: Recycling task force