Volume One 16. Waste [RPS, R] Policy 16.1.2 – Encourage the diversion of inert waste and putrescible waste from the waste stream disposed of at the regional landfill. Historically, a large proportion of the solid waste disposed of at the regional landfill has been either inert (e.g. construction and demolition waste) or putrescible (e.g. green and kitchen waste). These wastes can be converted into useful products such as compost, or disposed of in a manner that avoids the need to use the regional landfill, such as cleanfilling or on-site disposal. Such diversion of inert and putrescible waste will be encouraged to extend the operational life of the regional landfill. Inert wastes are now disposed of at suitable cleanfill operations, where there is some reuse activity being undertaken. As a consequence, disposal of inert material at the regional landfill is now minimal. The reduction of putrescible material at a household level and the increased reuse of green waste through composting are key drivers for the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan that will run from 2015 to 2021. Methods of implementation The methods listed below are to be implemented by the Council unless otherwise specified. [RPS, R] 16.M.1 Regional rules Permitted activity rules will enable the discharge of inert and appropriate putrescible wastes to land. This will assist in the diversion of waste from disposal in the regional landfill. [RPS, R] 16.M.2 Waste Management and Minimisation Plan Maintain, implement and review the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for Marlborough as required under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. The Plan sets out goals, objectives and targets for minimising waste in Marlborough and has taken account of the New Zealand Waste Strategy. [RPS, R] 16.M.3 Information Provide information on the types of solid waste that can be reduced, reused, recycled and recovered, including household, business, industrial and rural solid waste, and how this can be achieved. Record the types and quantities of solid waste being disposed of at the regional landfill (in accordance with the Solid Waste Analysis Protocol) and undertake surveys of domestic, commercial and industrial solid waste generation. The information collected will help to determine the effectiveness of waste minimisation programmes and whether the objective of waste minimisation is being achieved. Continue to support at a local level the implementation of national programmes aimed at encouraging more environmentally sound living practices through, amongst other things, waste minimisation. These include programmes aimed at changing attitudes and behaviour in school children and providing information and materials to encourage more sustainable practices in households. 16 – 3