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Waste Challenges - 12

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Stream 3
Thursday, May 4, 2017
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Shearwater Room

Overview

Research resulting in innovative bulk household waste solutions for the City of Parramatta Community. Anthony Collins, City of Parramatta Council and Michael Sankey, Cleanaway


Details

Bulk household collection in the City of Parramatta Council has been evaluated over a period of time regarding the method of collection used and the opportunities for improving outcomes for the community. In 2013 and again in 2016, City of Parramatta Council’s waste and recycling contractor Cleanaway, conducted a comparative compositional and volumetric audit of materials presented as bulk household waste. The comparison of materials within this timeframe highlighted a dramatic increase in reusable and recyclable items such as furniture and e-waste. This presentation will provide an overview as to how audit data assisted in justification of recycling and reuse options to reduce bulk household collection waste and the implementation of a hybrid collection system to further reduce bulk household tonnages across the LGA.


Speaker

Mr Anthony Collins
Manager Sustainability & Waste
City of Parramatta Council

A partnership approach, using data to provide innovative bulk household waste solutions for the City of Parramatta Community

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Abstract

Biography

Anthony Collins currently holds the position of Manager Sustainability and Waste at City of Parramatta Council and has over 23 years local government experience having previously worked for Pittwater and Hornsby Shire Council. He holds tertiary qualifications in Science and Education with a postgraduate Masters in Environmental Planning. Anthony and his team are responsible for the operational planning and delivery of Council’s domestic and commercial waste contracts, environmental education and corporate environmental sustainability.
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Mr Michael Sankey
Regional Manager
Cleanaway

A partnership approach, using data to provide innovative bulk household waste solutions for the City of Parramatta Community

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Abstract

Biography

Michael joined Cleanaway in the role of Regional Manager in 2015. In this role, Michael is responsible for managing nine Municipal contracts which involves all aspects of servicing one of the most diverse collection areas in Australia. In his time with the business Michael has been responsible for significant cost saving measures to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the Sydney Municipal business and has been key in implementing change management strategies to improve staff engagement. Prior to joining Cleanaway, Michael was employed for fourteen years with Kings Transport & Logistics, one of Australia’s largest privately owned logistics companies. Michael held the position of Regional General Manager for the group and was responsible for the performance of business divisions within Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Auckland, New Zealand. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business degree and is currently studying his Masters in Business Administration.

Chairperson

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John Cavanagh
Director
John Cavanagh Consulting

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