Zero Waste

Zero Waste is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'The Shire seeks to embrace the role of a leader in the community by minimising waste'.  Our objectives related to this pillar are:

  • Aim for zero waste to landfill by 2030
  • Aim for zero wastewater to natural waterways by 2030
  • Implement best-practice in relation to waste management to reduce waste going to landfill
  • Support the building industry in reducing waste through re-use and recycling

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What We're Doing

Some current and recent projects and operations related to the Zero Waste pillar include:

  • Our Waste Services team looks after the Denmark and Peaceful Bay Tips. Our friends at Green Skills Denmark look after the management of the local Containers for Change collection point and our famous Tip Shop, promoting reuse, repurposing and recycling. Details about opening hours, tip pass information, Containers for Change and the Greenskills Tip Shop are available on our Waste Services page.
  • Our team encourages community members and visitors to educate themselves on how to sort your waste by visiting the Waste Sorted or Recycle Right websites.

  • The Shire is currently co-funding a Biochar research project Waste to Net Zero (Biochar Program), converting Denmark's green waste into biochar for potential use in our local agriculture sector. To find out more about this project, please visit the Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee website.

  • Denmark is an annual participant in the national Garage Sale Trail each November, aimed at diverting items from landfill
  • We are working with Western Australian Country Health Service on a collaborative project with local enthusiasts to promote the use of cloth nappies. The program will see every Denmark new baby receive the gift of one cloth nappy. Cloth nappies are also available for purchase locally, and patterns are available at the Denmark Public Library.
  • The Shire collaborates with local community activist group Plastic Reduction Denmark to consult with local café retailers to reduce single-use coffee cup waste in Denmark. In addition to the mug library initiative, there has been broad support for the introduction of a network reusable coffee cup solution.
Youth Chats: Youth Drop In Session Hosted By YACWA
Posted 12 July 2024 Youth Chats: Youth Drop In Session Hosted By YACWA

All community members welcome to come along: 10.30am Friday 19 July at Denmark Community Resource Centre

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Draft Historical Railway Station Precinct Concept Plan Out For Comment
Posted 10 July 2024 Draft Historical Railway Station Precinct Concept Plan Out For Comment

Written submissions due before 4pm Friday 26 July 2024

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Adoption of Fencing Local Law 2024
Posted 10 July 2024 Adoption of Fencing Local Law 2024

2008 Fencing Local Law to be repealed following adoption of new Local Law

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Proposed Waste Local Law Out For Comment
Posted 10 July 2024 Proposed Waste Local Law Out For Comment

Written submissions must be lodged before 4pm Wednesday 28 August

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Plan for Long-Term Protection of Coastal Reserves Adopted
Posted 09 July 2024 Plan for Long-Term Protection of Coastal Reserves Adopted

Shire's new Coastal Reserves Management Plan now in place

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Draft Council Policies Out for Public Comment
Posted 02 July 2024 Draft Council Policies Out for Public Comment

Community Contributions Policy and Property Management Policy out for review

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Denmark Direct Community Newsletter June 2024
Posted 28 June 2024 Denmark Direct Community Newsletter June 2024

Sign up to receive our monthly enewsletter with community info and notices

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Corporate Business Plan 2024-2028 Adopted by Council
Posted 27 June 2024 Corporate Business Plan 2024-2028 Adopted by Council

Next four years of project and service delivery planned in line with community feedback

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Intention to Lease: Cnr South Coast Hwy and Denmark-Mt Barker Rd
Posted 26 June 2024 Intention to Lease: Cnr South Coast Hwy and Denmark-Mt Barker Rd

Council intends to lease land to Freight Lines Group, public comment invited by 4pm, 10 July

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Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon
Posted 20 June 2024 Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon

Preliminary work underway, youth aged 15-25 invited to be peer researchers

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Other Local Initiatives

Information about relevant Shire supported and community-led initiatives and organisations related to the Zero Waste pillar will be listed here:

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Related Documents

Documents for Sustainability Pillar 09: Zero Waste
Documents
Better Cup Guide
Cloth Nappies Fact Sheet
How to sort your Household Waste

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Useful Links

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Contact

Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au. 

Our Waste Services team can be reached at (08) 9848 0343 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.

Contact information for Green Skills Denmark can be accessed on the Green Skills website.

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