Waste Strategy
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- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Penrith Waste and Resource Strategy (2025-2031)
Penrith’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy was adopted by Council in August 2025 to further develop our community’s resource recovery focus towards a circular economy. The strategy aims to meet the following objectives:
- Exceed the targets of the National Waste Policy and NSW Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041
- Support the local development of the circular economy and resource recovery industry
- Demonstrate best practice waste management and recycling behaviour within Council operations and services
- Ensure buildings are designed with best practice waste management and sustainability principles
- Engage with the community around activities that contribute towards the growth of a circular economy
- Support the sustainable management of difficult to manage wastes e.g. e-waste
The strategy outlines a staged approach to delivering sustainable services that meet community needs while promoting a circular economy and reducing financial impacts.