The City of Melbourne has adopted an ambitious strategy that will guide the way the city collects and processes waste, while encouraging a decrease in waste production.

The City of Melbourne has three clear roles in this strategy: delivery, govern, and influence others.

The City of Melbourne will deliver:

• options to separate organic waste
• new resource recovery hub network for businesses
• a new expert advisory service to support an improved waste system
• a waste minimisation and innovation fund
• electronic waste recycling options for residents.

The City of Melbourne will improve governance by:

• strengthening Waste Management Plan guidelines for new developments
• reviewing regulations and permits for waste operators and bins in the public realm
• ensuring that critical waste infrastructure is protected and enhanced.

The City of Melbourne will influence others and advocate for:

• investment in new resource recovery infrastructure
• an incentive program to improve collection systems
• best practice sustainable procurement policies and processes
• extended producer responsibility and a container deposit scheme in Victoria.