The Draft Waste and Resource Recover Strategy is on public exhibition and you're invited to give feedback
The draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2025 sets a clear direction towards sustainable waste and resource management for the Camden Local Government Area. It provides a framework for how we will work with our community to manage waste efficiently and sustainably.
Together with the NSW Government, we are working towards a circular economy by using our resources more effectively, practicing waste avoidance and minimising waste that goes to landfill.Strategy Themes
The Strategy is guided by four key themes and 25 key actions. Each theme includes an Aim and Objectives that describe the outcomes Council wants to achieve.
These themes focus on the prevention of waste generation, reuse, recycling and resource recovery, as well as utilising relevant technologies to extract additional value from resources with the disposal of any residual waste to landfill.
Actions:
- Design and deliver food waste avoidance and diversion programs
- Plan and implement a kerbside FOGO collection service
- Investigate and implement monitoring solutions to identify and manage contamination
- Implement a waste avoidance program for single-use nappies and sanitary products
- Deliver education and engagement programs to drive waste avoidance, reuse, and recovery
- Investigate resource recovery solutions for public bins.
Actions:
- Develop and deliver an Illegal Dumping Prevention Program
- Investigate opportunities for resource recovery of illegally dumped material
- Develop and implement a Litter Prevention Strategy
- Expand infrastructure and collection opportunities to help residents safely and responsibly manage problem waste
- Develop a Natural Disaster Waste Management Plan.
Actions:
- Complete annual waste audits of select Council facilities and implement best practice waste management measures
- Conduct staff engagement program about best practice waste management, waste reduction, recycling and circular economy
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the waste industry including other councils and State and Federal government departments to support future waste needs of the Sydney basin
- Ensure Council's Procurement Policy supports sustainable procurement
- Provide best practice waste management at selected Council events
- Actively promote Council practices in relation to best practice waste management
- Identify and participate in viable circular economy, avoidance and reuse initiatives
- Establish an accurate baseline of the waste generated by Council activities.
Actions:
- Complete regular reviews of planning instruments to ensure development meets the needs of the community and aligns with better practice waste management
- Review Council's design manuals to ensure that best practice waste management is provided in open space and community facilities
- Collaborate with the development industry to incorporate best practice waste management solutions in new developments
- Review Council’s waste collection fleet and service delivery model to ensure it is fit for purpose, responsive to community needs, and aligned with better practice waste management standards
- Develop appropriate plans and business continuity measures to ensure ongoing service provision
- Advocate to State and Federal governments to ensure strategies and legislation support waste reduction and reuse and provide adequate waste and recycling infrastructure.
How to have your say!
We invite you to review the Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy and make a submission
Ways to get involved:
⏺️ Review the Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy
⏺️ Share your thoughts. Tell us your greatest priority and provide feedback via the online submission form below by Wednesday 4 February 2026
⏺️ Make a suggestion on how to reduce waste in the Ideas Wall
Submit online
| Make a submission using the online form below⬇️
||Only got a minute to share your thoughts? Please answer one question:
Which program area should Council prioritise to make the biggest impact on improving waste management practices?
This poll has concluded.
- Reducing waste and managing resources effectively 53% (9 votes)
- Protecting the environment 12% (2 votes)
- Leading by example 18% (3 votes)
- Planning for tomorrow 18% (3 votes)
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Other ways to submit
You can also provide your submissions through any of the following methods:
- Email: mail@camden.nsw.gov.au.
- In Person: Hand deliver your submission during business hours to the Administration Building, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW 2570
- By Post: Mail your submission to Attention: Coordinator Waste Strategy, Camden Council, PO Box 183, Camden NSW 2570
All submissions must be received by Wednesday 4 February 2026.
🔍Learn more
Exhibition Documents
The draft Strategy and associated Council meeting report can be downloaded below:
- Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2025
- Council Meeting Report - 9 December 2025
- Council Minutes - 9 December 2025
The document can also be viewed in person at the following locations during operational hours:
- Customer Service Centre, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park;
- Oran Park Library, 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park;
- Camden Library, 40 John Street, Camden; and
- Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan.