Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has announced a valuable opportunity for local businesses to reduce costs and minimise waste through a free waste assessment initiative.
PHOTO: Local businesses may be eligible for substantial rebates on equipment purchase that aids in waste reduction or recycling. CREDIT: SMRC
Funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Bin Trim Networks Program grant, the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) is partnering with businesses across its member council areas, including Snowy Monaro, to offer expert consultancy on waste management.
The Bin Trim program supports Snowy Mountains businesses by having assessors evaluate waste and recycling practices. Its goal is to help reduce landfill waste through improved practices. Over 100 businesses in the Canberra region, including local hospitals, have benefited since its launch.
A spokesperson for SMRC said inspections are available for the 2024/25 financial year and getting expert advice can help business “avoid, reuse, reduce, and recover the amount of waste they send to landfill.”
The program targets businesses managing food, organics, plastic, and textile waste, but any business interested in reducing waste is welcome to contact the Council.
Participating businesses will receive personalised action plans and may be eligible for rebates up to $50,000 towards purchasing equipment that aids in waste reduction or recycling.
A spokesperson for SMRC said “Council is excited to support this fantastic opportunity for our local business community to access free expert advice on reducing waste, helping businesses across the Snowy Monaro save money while also benefiting our local environment and waste management services.”
The program has successfully diverted over 260,000 tonnes of waste from landfills in New South Wales to date.
Interested businesses can learn more by visiting the EPA’s website https://qrco.de/BinTrimEPA for additional resources and information on the Bin Trim program.