Northern Inland Regional Waste (NIRW)

Regional Waste Strategy 2022–2027

  • Development of a five‑year regional waste strategy to guide coordinated action across 12 councils in the Northern Inland region of NSW

  • Alignment with NSW waste, plastics and circular economy policy frameworks, including Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041

  • Identification of regional priorities, targets and actions to reduce waste generation, increase recovery, manage problem wastes and minimise litter and illegal dumping

  • Establishment of a collaborative implementation framework supporting regional contracts, shared infrastructure planning, community education and disaster waste preparedness

ASK Waste Management prepared the Northern Inland Regional Waste (NIRW) Regional Waste Strategy 2022–2027 to provide a coordinated, region‑wide framework for improving waste management and resource recovery outcomes across the New England and North West region of New South Wales.

The strategy supports a voluntary collaboration of 12 member councils, covering almost 100,000 square kilometres, and recognises the importance of regional leadership, shared infrastructure planning and economies of scale.

The Strategy is aligned with the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041, the NSW EPA Waste Delivery Plan and the NSW Plastics Action Plan. It sets a clear vision, targets and strategic objectives to reduce waste generation, increase recovery rates, support circular economy opportunities, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and improve disaster resilience.

A strong emphasis is placed on community education, behaviour change, regional contracts, and collaboration with industry and government to deliver long‑term, sustainable outcomes for the region.