Regional Waste Management Groups
Regional Waste Management Groups are responsible for planning the management of municipal solid waste in Victoria. There are 13 regions and each one encompasses one or more municipalities. To coordinate and direct the waste management activities of its member councils, each Regional Waste Management Group produces a regional plan.
The regions also play a key role in educating the community about waste and environmental issues. Each Regional Waste Management Group has one or more Regional Education Officers who provide advice and assistance with waste reduction programs, such as:
- ResourceSmart Schools - waste and litter reduction programs and curriculum materials for schools
- Waste Wise at Events - tools and advice for event organisers to create effective recycling and waste management systems
Regional Waste Management Groups were established under the Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 1996 and 2006 and their responsibilities and functions are set out in the Environment Protection Act 1970.
The Association for Victorian Regional Waste Management Groups (AVRWMG) is the forum for RWMGs to meet and discuss waste management and related issues that impact. For more information about the Association, see the AVRWMG website.
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