Snowy Valleys, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Snowy Valleys, NSW counters overused landfills with residential waste voucher pilot
Residents receive weekly electronic vouchers to drop off one cubic meter of waste per household. Workers at four council waste facilities use solar-powered management systems to accept vouchers before sorting waste. The six-month voucher pilot operates alongside free weekend waste drop-off events it is meant to replace. Snowy Valleys officials approved vouchers to increase household recycling, limit landfill use, and allow staff to educate the public on proper disposal.
Snowy Valleys, NSW
Australia
Snowy Valleys, NSW encourages healthy living among residents with Community Grow Project
Council staffers built wicking beds for community gardens in Richmond Park and the Tumbarumba Creek Scape. The construction of these beds was recorded for an instructional video on home gardening. Snowy Valleys residents entered into a drawing for free compostable soil or rock aggregate from a local landscaping contractor. The instructional videos and free materials allowed participants to grow vegetables during the council's Healthy Town Challenge.
Snowy Valleys, NSW
Australia
Snowy Valleys, NSW simplifies council procurement processes with the VendorPanel Marketplace
The online marketplace is a free access point for local businesses without existing supply agreements. Prospective suppliers customize their entries by selecting from 73 categories including office supplies, vehicles, and testing equipment. Council departments use the marketplace when seeking quotes for products and services valued under $150,000 AUD. Snowy Valleys developed the marketplace to counter vendor uncertainty due to bushfires and the COVID-19 outbreak.
Snowy Valleys, NSW
Australia