Our Region
Our Region
MidWaste is the forum made up of representatives from six member Councils located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, whose focus is regional co-operation in waste management, waste minimisation and resource recovery. The six councils include Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Nambucca, and Port Macquarie-Hastings. The group was established in 2003 and encompasses over 21,000km2 and a population of over 300,000.
In 2014, as part of the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) supported the development of Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategies across all of NSW, developed by each of the regional waste groups on behalf of member Councils.
The Strategy was completed in 2014, underwent a full review in 2017 (including an Implementation Plan for 2017-21) and covers the time period 2014-21.
Funding for our regional programs comes from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), member councils and grant funding. The group meets bimonthly to discuss programs and policy matters and reports annually to the EPA and member Councils.
MAP OF MIDWASTE REGION
MAP OF MIDWASTE REGION
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Ever visited a Community Recycling Centre? Our friendly team are ready to help and answer any questions. It’s a quick and free service. ![]()
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👉 Find your nearest CRC at www.midwaste.org.au/community-recycling-centres-crc/![]()
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MidCoast Council Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Kempsey Shire Council Nambucca Valley Council Coffs Harbour City Council Coffs Coast Waste Services Re-imagine Waste NSW Household Problem Wastes
Following on from the first successful Festival Of New Thinking presentation and workshop, Rethinking![]()
Business, "Sustainability is imPOSSIBLE" will bring together local business leaders telling stories of how they adopted sustainable practices and cut the cost of doing![]()
business – all while reducing their carbon footprint.![]()
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Far from being a passing fad, organisations around the world have seen first-hand how environmental sustainability efforts are good for people, planet and profit.![]()
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Closer to home, there are great examples of Coffs Coast businesses turning problems into opportunities.![]()
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At the event on July 8, Faircloth & Reynolds, The Happy Frog, Gamumbi Early Childhood Centre, The Hilltop Store and Let Them Play Toys will share their already-tested sustainable solutions so you can apply them in your business.![]()
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Also joining the event will be Alicia Cameron, business owner and founder of Plastic Free Port Stephens. Alicia will share insights and practical ideas she has gained working with a variety of industries, and help you understand solutions to![]()
plastic pollution and why this matters to your community and customers.![]()
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Sustainability is ImPossible will also host the launch of the Sustainable Business Collective (SBC), a new group that will aim to bolster the Coffs Coast’s sustainable business profile, and form new partnerships and collaborations.![]()
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6 degrees is an initiative of Coffs Harbour City Council supporting innovation, startups, and business growth. ![]()
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Find out more at 6degreesco.com.au.![]()
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Registration: Registration is $15 and limited to 50 people. A light meal will be provided to all attendees.![]()
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Register at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/156450745391
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MidWaste is Proudly supported by these regional councils
This program is supported by the NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.
