1. Vance Thomas Executive Officer Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association

2. Key Elements Efficient waste management practices Effective use of Council resources Opportunities to improve existing services Adequate levels of service to ratepayers Compliance with EPA Guidelines

3. Enigmatic Eyre One-third of SA’s grain harvest Two-thirds of SA’s seafood catch Higher levels of visitation than any other country tourist region in SA Bounty of mineral resources – from gypsum to gold

4. Enigmatic Eyre 1,000 new coastal blocks on the market In world top ten locations for wind power generation One of Australia’s most aggressive and successful exporters (esp. grain and seafood)

5. Size Really Does Matter Eyre Peninsula the size of Tasmania (30% of State’s incorporated land mass) 69,231 people (4.6% of SA population) Pt Lincoln – Border Village same distance as Melbourne to Sydney Nearest major market – Adelaide, 650km away

6. EP Councils Comparatively Speaking Average size 4,300 km2 (state av. 2292) Average population 3,286 (state av. 21973) Average employees 24 (state av. 103) Average revenue $3.6m (state av. $14.1m) 18.6% of SA’s roads being maintained by 4.6% of its people

7. EPLGA Waste Strategy Assistance from LGA (Research and Development Scheme) and State Government Total budget $50k Waste Management Working Party appointed

8. Objectives and Strategies Regional analysis and audit of landfills Assessment of current costs Assessment of waste types and volumes Investigate options for regionalisation and rationalisation of assets Identification of potential regional sites

9. Objectives and Strategies Cost estimates of various options Gap analysis Assess impact on the consumer (ratepayer) Identify impediments and risks Operational plans to maximise efficiencies and cost savings

10. Objectives and Strategies Maximise waste reduction ID viable or revenue-neutral options for recycling Green waste management options Recognising key factors re implementation costs, tech feasibility and triple bottom line impacts on community

11. Testing Possible Options

12. The Lessons