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.
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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.
Posted 20 December 2024
Annual Christmas Closure: 24 December to 2 January
Shire Admin, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot to close doors at noon 24 December
Posted 20 December 2024
Appointment of Ranger, Fire Control Officer and Chief FCO
Public notice of two new appointments
Posted 20 December 2024
Denmark Direct Community Newsletter December 2024
Sign up to receive our monthly enewsletter with community info and notices
Posted 20 December 2024
Substantial Congestion Expected at Ocean Beach and Prawn Rock
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 20 December 2024
Holiday Waste Collections and Tip Closures
Kerbside collections, plus info on Tip, Tip Shop and Containers for Change
Posted 16 December 2024
Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation
$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead
Posted 16 December 2024
Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December
From 16 December to 15 March it is an offence to light an outdoor fire
Posted 12 December 2024
Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month
Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025
Posted 11 December 2024
Adoption of Waste Local Law 2024
Copy of the new local law can be viewed online or in person at the Shire Admin
Posted 10 December 2024
Ratepayers Rewarded for Paying Rates on Time
Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date
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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
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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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