The Shire was a finalist in Environmental Sustainability category for its Target 80 by 2030 initiative.
With the new kerbside collection system, the community has achieved consistently low contamination rates and significantly reduced the waste sent to landfill.
Key initiatives supporting Target 80 by 2030 include a separate glass kerbside collection, expanded recycling, and the success of Resource Recovery Centres.
Resale shops in Cobram and Numurkah play a significant role, giving materials a second life and diverting tonnes of reusable items from landfill each year.
Education has been central to this success, with community programs and resources supporting residents to understand and adopt better waste practices.
Council’s new waste app has also made it easier for residents to access collection information, recycling guidance and reminders, helping to keep contamination rates low.
The LGPro Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding practice and innovation in local government, making this acknowledgement an important endorsement of Moira Shire Council’s leadership in environmental sustainability.
Moira Shire Council CEO Matthew Morgan said the recognition highlighted a collective organisational effort.
“We are seeing real results from a coordinated approach that focuses on reducing landfill and increasing resource recovery,” Mr Morgan said.
Council’s chair administrator, Dr Graeme Emonson said the community’s contribution had been vital.
“Our residents have embraced these changes and should be proud of the role they have played,” Dr Emonson said.
“This is a shared achievement that shows what can be accomplished when Council and community work together.”
Council remains focused on reaching its 80 per cent waste diversion target by 2030.
To find information on Council’s waste and recycling service please visit, https://www.moira.vic.gov.au/the-world-of-waste
