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The NIRW programs have been developed for 2009/2012 that align with the State Waste Avoidance Strategy and are prioritised according to the needs and objectives of the Member Councils, they are:
Chemical Clean Out Campaign |
| The most successful waste diversion program for NIRW will continue in 2010 throughout the region.
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Sustainable On Farm Waste Management Campaign |
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NIRW have partnered with the Namoi Catchment Management Authority to provide information to farmers on how to manage their on farm waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Click on the links to register for an information package.
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Waste > Art & Design Competition |
| This unique art competition and exhibition is open to all residents in participating Council areas. It will celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste in our community through art, sculpture and graphic design.
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Community Sharps Management |
| NIRW has secured a $60,000 NSW Health Grant to carry out a Community Sharps Management Program in 2008/2009.
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drumMUSTER |
| NIRW will continue to work closely with drumMUSTER to promote the campaign in an effort to increase the number of drums collected in the region. Visit the drumMUSTER website for more information.
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E-Waste Recycling |
E-Waste represents the electronic waste stream and includes items such as computers and peripherals, televisions, stereos and microwaves. Armidale Dumaresq Council have established an e-waste processing facility at the Long Swamp Rd waste facility. It is envisaged that this facility will be able to service the NIRW Member Council area in processing their e-waste.
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NIRW Regional Litter Prevention Campaign |
| This campaign seeks to educate the community about the impacts of littering on our environment, and reduce the incidences of littering behaviour.
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Organic Waste Stream Mapping |
An Organic Waste Stream Mapping exercise has been undertaken for the NIRW region with reports being provided to NIRW. A synopsis of the reports containing information on the Organic Waste Stream data is available for industry wishing to establish organic processing facilities within the region. Download the Business Attraction Folio for Organic Waste Industry Development PDF file.
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'Reel' Waste Competition |
| The “Reel” Waste Campaign was first launched in 2005. This campaign is designed for school students to design and produce a television commercial that raises awareness of an environmental/ waste reduction & avoidance issue.
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Green Waste |
| NIRW undertakes tendering of its green waste processing requirements for Member Councils for a contract period of 2 years. Concurrently, NIRW also encourages member councils to increase the amount of green waste processing in their local government area.
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Used Oil Program |
| Implementation of a regional program for the recovery and recycling of used oil and used oil filters.
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Second Hand Saturday |
| A HUGE Garage Sale in the New England & North West. Second Hand Saturday acts as a huge garage sale for the sale of appropriate goods between residents. Not only does Second Hand Saturday help to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, it also enables residents to participate in the promotion of reuse, on the key strategic areas for NIRW.
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Reuse Directory & Network |
| Based on a similar program developed by North East Waste Forum (NEWF), the Reuse Directory and Network will promote reuse as an alternative shopping option to buying goods in the region made available via the NIRW website.
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Waste Education Trailer |
| Funding was received from the Environmental Trust for the construction of the Waste Education Trailer. This is a valuable resource for the region. Please contact the NIRW Program Coordinator to book the trailer for your next school or community event.
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Scrap Metal Waste & Battery Recycling
Increase the amount of metal diverted from landfills throughout the region.
Construction & Demolition Waste Recycling
Regional promotion of the benefits of C & D Recycling.
Commercial & Industrial Waste Recycling
Conduct waste audit of C & I to obtain composition, volumes & source in typical small & large NIRW Member Council centres.
Public Place Recycling
As part of the 2006/2009 strategy, a regional events calendar will be collated to identify local events where public place recycling could be conducted. Up to 5 specific events each year will be selected from the events calendar & targeted for public place recycling programs.
Regional Education Program
The Regional Education Program will comprise a regional media campaign encompassing programs that have been developed & conducted by NIRW. The aim is to promote the group of NIRW throughout the region & gain further community support for the range of programs provided by member Councils.
Environmental Youth Forum
NIRW has been a silver sponsor for the 2007 & 2008 NSW Youth Environment Conferences (www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com) which were held in Inverell and Tamworth. In 2009, NIRW hope to support local schools to attend conferenes planned for other parts of NSW and also an international youth conference in Canberra.
Illegal Dumping Strategy
NIRW will be addressing the regional issue of illegal dumping. Virtually all Member Councils are seeking to improve management of rural landfills through supervision & restricted access. With cost for waste disposal increasing & historic service levels changing, Councils are being faced with the challenge of managing the reactionary response of illegal dumping.
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