We are seeking community feedback on the Draft Waste Strategy, which outlines the future direction of waste and recycling services in Kingston.
In 2025, hundreds of residents shared their views on waste and recycling through surveys, community events and face-to-face conversations.
Feedback highlighted that while current services are generally working well, there are opportunities to improve recycling, reduce waste and strengthen Council's response to illegal dumping. This feedback has helped shape the Draft Waste Strategy and identify priorities for the years ahead.
The Draft Waste Strategy sets out the actions and priorities that will guide waste and recycling services across Kingston. It focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling, providing reliable and easy-to-use services, maintaining affordability and value for money, improving access to information and education, reducing litter and illegal dumping, and using innovation and technology to improve service delivery and environmental outcomes.
The strategy also responds to new Victorian Government requirements, including changes to the standardisation of waste and recycling services across the state.
Key initiatives proposed in the draft strategy include:
- Expanding hard waste service options, including for apartments and multi-unit developments
- Increasing food waste recycling services
- Improving access to waste and recycling information in a range of accessible formats
- Strengthening enforcement responses to illegal dumping and littering
- Introducing updated waste management guidelines for new developments
- Exploring new technologies and data-driven approaches to improve services
We're now inviting residents, businesses and community groups to review the Draft Waste Strategy and provide feedback. Community input will help inform the final strategy and ensure it reflects local priorities and future service needs.
