Moira Shire Council is celebrating finalist recognition in the 2026 LGPro Awards for Excellence, in the Environmental Sustainability category for its Target 80 by 2030 initiative.
The recognition highlights Council's strong progress in reducing waste and transitioning to a more sustainable, circular approach to resource management.
Through the transition to a new kerbside collection system, the Moira Shire community has achieved consistently low contamination rates while significantly reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. This achievement was acknowledged by councils across Victoria at the LGPro Awards on Thursday 18 June.
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.
Key initiatives supporting Target 80 by 2030 include the introduction of a separate glass kerbside collection, expanded recycling opportunities, and the continued success of Resource Recovery Centres. Resale shops in Cobram and Numurkah are also playing 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. This collaborative approach has delivered strong participation and measurable environmental outcomes.
Moira Shire Council congratulates the winners and is proud to be named a finalist among Victoria's leading local governments and looks forward to building on this momentum to deliver even stronger sustainability outcomes.
Moira Shire Council CEO Matthew Morgan said the recognition highlights a collective organisational effort.
"This nomination reflects the dedication of our team to deliver practical and effective waste solutions across Moira Shire," Mr Morgan said.
"We are seeing real results from a coordinated approach that focuses on reducing landfill and increasing resource recovery."
Moira Shire Council 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
