Household collection and recycling of problem waste

Summary and scope

Increasing tonnage diversion from landfill whilst ‘maximising’ re-use opportunities Delivering a ‘high-quality service’ for residents in the Penrith LGA Giving Penrith residents the ability to access recycling services for household waste items which cannot be recycled through current kerbside collections such as soft plastics, e-waste and textiles Providing convenient disposal options for Penrith residents to recycle problem household waste items, utilising existing drop-off locations within the LGA such as the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) where possible To document the total tonnage removed from the waste stream as a result of collections Collection and processing of batteries, coffee cups, uniforms and other problem waste items such as e-waste from Council facilities including Council's libraries and the Council office space at 601 High Street Penrith. Preferred recycling partners of the contractor would be located within 30km of 601 High Street Penrith, where possible. Contractor would be able to provide evidence of partnerships or agreements with recycling partners. Eligible contractors would provide details of second hand/ resale markets sold to (where not determined by Council - overseas or within Australia). Eligible contractors would provide details to Council of locations where items are sent for processing (where not determined by Council - please include name of location and overseas countries or name of location within Australia). Eligible contractors would provide evidence of a formal agreement with a partner recycler for the processing of soft plastics.