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Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 23 Mar 2026 6:00 PM

The committee backed a Sustainable Rebate Program for inclusion in the 2026/27 Budget and noted next steps for the City’s Waste Infrastructure Plan and Strategic Waste Plan.

23 March 2026 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee AI summary available Original minutes

Related issue, area and project pages

Issue Community services and facilities Issue Planning, development and housing Issue Roads, traffic and parking Issue Projects and capital works Issue Budget, rates and governance Issue Waste, water and environment

Key decisions

  • Support for Sustainable Rebate Program
    The committee supported the proposed Sustainable Rebate Program and endorsed its inclusion as part of the 2026/27 Budget.
    If adopted through the budget process, residents could access rebates for eligible sustainable household items and services.

Important topics

  • Sustainable Rebate Program scope
    The proposed program would offer rebates for modern cloth nappies, reusable sanitary items, reusable incontinence underwear, repair services, and home composting systems.
    Residents may receive financial incentives to reduce household waste and adopt reusable or repair-based alternatives.
  • Waste Infrastructure Plan 2025-2045
    Administration prepared a community-facing document summarising the Talis report. It will be updated to reflect Council’s recent resolution on the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, then presented to Council for adoption. The recommendation will include starting site selection for a northern community recycling centre.
    This may shape future recycling and waste facilities, including planning for a northern community recycling centre.
  • Strategic Waste Plan timing
    Administration indicated the Strategic Waste Plan is being timed to align with the updated State Waste Strategy, with formal endorsement sought by the end of 2026 at the latest.
    Residents may see future waste services and infrastructure planning aligned with state policy and broader council sustainability goals.

Resident impacts

  • Potential future rebates for reusable products, repair services, and home composting systems.
  • Possible inclusion of the rebate program in the 2026/27 Budget.
  • Future planning for waste and recycling infrastructure, including a northern community recycling centre.
  • Updates to the Waste Infrastructure Plan may influence long-term capital investment in local waste services.

Places affected

  • Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct (facility/project area)
    Council’s recent resolution on this precinct will be reflected in the updated Waste Infrastructure Plan.
  • Wanneroo (local government area)
    City-wide waste planning, rebate proposals, and infrastructure decisions relate to residents across the City of Wanneroo.
  • Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo (council facility)
    Meeting venue and location for the scheduled next committee meeting.

Next steps

  • Consider the committee-supported Sustainable Rebate Program through the 2026/27 Budget process.
    2026/27 Budget
  • Update the community-facing Waste Infrastructure Plan document to reflect Council’s resolution on the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct.
    Before presentation to Council
  • Present the Waste Infrastructure Plan to Council for adoption, including a recommendation to commence site selection for a northern community recycling centre.
    Approximately April 2026
  • Seek formal endorsement of the Strategic Waste Plan.
    By the end of 2026 at the latest
  • Hold the next Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee meeting.
    11 May 2026, 6:00 PM

Extracted minutes text

Unconfirmed Minutes Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00PM, Monday 23 March, 2026 Council Chamber (Level 1), Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 23 MARCH, 2026 CONTENTS ITEM 1 ATTENDANCES 1 ITEM 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1 ITEM 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 1 3.1 MINUTES OF WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1 DECEMBER 2025 1 ITEM 4 REPORTS 2 4.1 QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT 2 4.2 QUARTERLY STRATEGIC REPORT 10 4.3 QUARTERL...