About the Solid Waste Strategy 2024

The Solid Waste Strategy 2024 was adopted by Council in September 2015 and ensures the City of Gold Coast addresses legislative obligations under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (section 123), to develop a waste reduction and recycling plan. The vision outlined in the Strategy is ‘Managing our resources for a sustainable future’ and the four strategy outcomes are:

The Strategy identifies waste reuse, recycling and recovery as a key objective, with a target to achieve 55 per cent recycling of domestic waste by 2024.

Based on 2021 performance, we are not achieving the defined targets. Further initiatives which will drive significant improvements are required in order to achieve recycling and recovery targets.

The City of Gold Coast is the second largest local government area in Australia and the sixth largest city by population. By 2024, we expect the city to grow another 130,000 residents – that’s more than 60,000 extra homes. One of the by-products of the city’s growth and prosperity is the increased generation of solid waste.

The Solid Waste Strategy 2024 was developed to ensure the city’s solid waste is managed effectively into the future. The strategy provides clear objectives and targets and outlines our approach to sustainably managing the city’s waste. This review will ensure everyone continues to have an opportunity to be part of the solution. Together, we can change the way we think about waste and find the best waste management options for our city.

View the Solid Waste Strategy 2024