Activity Group: Solid Waste Management Rationale for the Delivery of Solid Waste Management Group of Activities Solid Waste Management comprises the full range of activities to manage solid waste, and is of sufficient size to be an Activity Group. Solid Waste Management Changes to the Solid Waste Management Activity Group from the 2017–18 Annual Plan There are no changes to this Activity Group. Operating Costs Intended Changes to Levels of Service from the 2017–18 The operating costs for the Solid Waste Management Group of Activities Annual Plan represents $112 million of total Council expenditure. There are no intended changes to the levels of service within the Group from the levels of service in the 2017–18 Annual Plan. Variation Between the Long Term Plan and the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) There is no significant variation from the adopted Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. Significant Negative Effects Associated with this Group of Activities This Activity Group has the potential for environmental impacts, and involves the operation of noisy machinery, earthmoving or construction works, which may Capital Projects impact on the environment and can result in temporary disruptions to daily life. Capital expenditure for the Solid Waste Management Activity Group represents Where resource consents are required for these activities, controls are imposed $14 million of total Council expenditure over the next 10 years. Further information as appropriate. about the major budgeted capital projects is included in this section. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 99