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Waste Management and Minimisation Planning

Contents

Introduction

Legislative and Policy Context

What is a Waste Management and Minimisation Plan?

The WMMP Process − An Overview

Appendix 1: Sample WMMP Outline

Part A – Strategy

Part B – Action Plan

Part C – Appendices

Other appendices to the WMMP

Appendix 2: WMMP Process Checklist (Questions for Consideration)

Acknowledgements

The Ministry for the Environment would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following individuals in producing this guidance for territorial authorities:

  • Warren George, Department of Internal Affairs
  • Frances Graham, Ministry of Health
  • Sue Hamilton, Morrison Low & Associates
  • Michelle Kazor, Morrison Low & Associates
  • Graham Jones, Envirowaste Services Limited
  • Brent Aitken, Taupo District Council
  • Sue Martin, Papakura District Council
  • Zefanja Potgieter, Christchurch City Council
  • Nick Roozenburg, Tauranga City Council
  • Dominic Salmon, Hastings District Council
  • Parul Sood, Waitakere City Council
  • David Stephenson, Tasman District Council
  • Frances Sullivan, Local Government New Zealand
  • Marriana Tyler, Environment Waikato
  • Kitty Waghorn, Waimakariri District Council.

Disclaimer

The information in this publication is intended as a guide for territorial authorities preparing their waste management and minimisation plans as required by statute. According to the Ministry for the Environment’s best efforts, the information in this publication is accurate at the time of publication. The content of this publication should not, however, be construed as legal advice. Readers should take specific advice from qualified professional people before taking action on information contained in this publication. The Ministry for the Environment cannot guarantee the accuracy of this guidance and does not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any action taken by any person who chooses to rely on information contained in this publication, nor for any consequences flowing from reliance on that information. Further, the Ministry for the Environment does not accept any responsibility or liability for any error of fact, omission, interpretation or opinion which may be represented in this publication.

 

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