Council seeks feedback on draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy

Mareeba Shire Council has released a Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2026–2036 for public consultation. The strategy sets the direction for waste and resource recovery services across the Shire over the next decade and is informed by results from the Mareeba Shire Waste Survey conducted earlier in 2026.

The strategy has four key objectives: establishing an affordable and financially responsible pathway for waste and resource recovery; avoiding waste creation through education and awareness; protecting the environment and community from waste impacts; and recovering maximum value from materials where practical and economically viable to support a local circular economy.

Mayor Toppin stated the updated strategy is critical to Council operations and addresses the evolving waste and resource recovery sector. The strategy represents a step towards sustainable and financially responsible waste management that reduces landfill reliance and improves environmental outcomes.