xref Recycling Victoria is the Victorian Government's 10-year policy and action plan for waste and recycling. But in three years time, the levy increase will produce an additional $240 million per annum – on top of what is already collected,” he says.“Over the 10-year period of the strategy, these levy increases will realise $2 billion in additional revenue for the state. 0000008361 00000 n The Victorian Government’s Recycling Victoria strategy is the largest package of recycling reforms in the state’s history. It outlines our sweeping plan of reform to establish a recycling system that Victorians can rely on. What is the proportional amount of this revenue to invest back into the sector? It will also enable energy recovery from waste that can’t be recycled but does have a significant calorific value,” she says.Furthermore, while Rose says staging the implementation over three years is sensible, NWRIC is recommending that the price increase be deferred for up to six months due to the impacts of COVID-19.However, like David, Rose stresses the importance of hypothecation.As highlighted in the NWRIC’s review of all state landfill levies last year, Victoria collected an estimated $215 million in levies in 2017-18, of which only $35 million or 16 per cent was invested back into local council, community and industry waste projects via the Sustainability Fund.An estimated $104 million (50 per cent) was used to fund the Victorian EPA, Sustainability Victoria and Regional Waste Groups.“In reviewing the Victorian state government budgets and financial reports, it is extremely difficult to get a clear view of where the levy funds are spent and what is achieved. Added to this is uncertainty amid COVID-19 ramifications.The SKM collapse was particularly noteworthy, entering mainstream consciousness after 33 Victorian councils were forced to landfill their recycling: calling the state’s infrastructure capacity into question.Fast forward just one year, and the state is in better shape, with the release of Victoria’s long-awaited circular economy policy Key highlights include a $100 million investment in the state’s recycling system to drive research and expand local processing and manufacturing and the introduction of a state-wide four bin kerbside system.When announcing the policy, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said According to Rose Read, National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) CEO, the policy is a signal that government has listened to industry and the community.“From cleaning up what goes into the bins, improving local processing capacity and remanufacturing and growing local market demand for recovered materials, through to more resources to stop illegal waste activities and a recognition that waste and recycling is an essential service, the state government is committed to addressing the basic systemic issues facing Victoria,” she says.Mark Smith, Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) Outgoing Executive Officer, is similarly supportive, with the policy making headway into key areas VWMA has long advocated for.“In particular, it’s promising to see Victoria commit to catching up with other states and territories on the container deposit scheme (CDS) front and making important investments into a level playing field by strengthening the EPA’s waste crime capabilities,” he says.Mark is cautious about implementation however, suggesting “We’ve seen VAGO report after VAGO report highlighting the deficiencies in government agencies to deliver waste and resource recovery programs.
0000114572 00000 n Additionally, all services and bins will be standardised, including lid colours, to simplify the system across councils.Reforms will be implemented gradually, with the Victorian Government supporting the rollout of new glass bins and bin lids from 2021. 0000000016 00000 n
Waste Management Review explores the policy.
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