CONSULTATION on a “draft waste strategy”, guiding the future of waste and recycling services for Kingston residents, is now open.
Kingston’s waste services have been in the spotlight as of late, with reports of dumped rubbish in Clayton South. Kingston Council also recently took a firm stance against the state government’s plans to roll out a fourth bin statewide, claiming that the ongoing costs of about $1 million every year would be passed onto ratepayers.
A statement from Kingston Council read that its initial consultation last year found that “while current services are generally working well, there are opportunities to improve recycling, reduce waste and strengthen council’s response to illegal dumping.”
“The Draft Waste Strategy sets out the actions and priorities that will guide waste and recycling services across Kingston. It focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling, providing reliable and easy-to-use services, maintaining affordability and value for money, improving access to information and education, reducing litter and illegal dumping, and using innovation and technology to improve service delivery and environmental outcomes,” council said. “The strategy also responds to new Victorian Government requirements, including changes to the standardisation of waste and recycling services across the state.
“Key initiatives proposed in the draft strategy include expanding hard waste service options, including for apartments and multi-unit developments; increasing food waste recycling services; improving access to waste and recycling information in a range of accessible formats; strengthening enforcement responses to illegal dumping and littering; introducing updated waste management guidelines for new developments; and exploring new technologies and data-driven approaches to improve services.”
To read more or make a submission visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/future waste.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 June 2026