ASK has worked with the Kimberley Councils since 2008 and was asked to update the previous RWMP produced by ASK in 2013.  The RWMP provides the Councils with a clear, costed five year action plan to meet their objectives and targets.

The review was updated to include up-to-date waste management services provided, waste generation projections, issues and objectives.

ASK presented the baseline data review for the region at a Kimberley Zone meeting and facilitated an agreed framework for development of the actions to support the new plan.  Following this workshop with the four Councils, a new RWMP was developed including a five-year action plan, project costings, timetable for implementation and risk assessment.

The 2018-2023 Regional Waste Management Plan focuses on capitalising on the benefits of collaboration within the region and includes an action plan, project costings, timetable for implementation and risk assessment. The action plan is aimed at increasing recycling and the operational life of the Council’s landfills.

The plan considers and reflects the unique factors faced by the Kimberley Region, such as small population communities, distance from metropolitan centres and the management of rural landfills.