Our Member Councils
Tasmania’s 12 southern councils have a proud track record in reducing waste.
Some of their many initiatives included zero waste to landfill, kerbside food and organics collections, educational work, single-use plastic container bans and more.
Then in 2020, the 12 southern councils signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work co-operatively on waste management and resource recovery issues.
That led to the setting up of a new Joint Authority to manage a shared recycling contract and progress other waste-related issues for the region.
All 12 councils became members of the Joint Authority, now known as TasWaste South.
Our Member Councils
TasWaste South is a Joint Authority established by the 12 Councils of Southern Tasmania. TasWaste South’s primary role will be collaborate, coordinate and inform with a view to driving better waste outcomes and efficiencies for southern councils and communities.
Overview of Southern
Tasmanian council divisions.
Regional bodies
TasWaste South is one of three regional bodies in Tasmania dealing with waste. The other two are Circular North and Cradle Coast Waste Management Group.
Rethink Waste Tasmania is an initiative of the three regional bodies, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government. It is the go-to place for information, waste management services and resources to help Tasmanians to Avoid, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle waste.
ReThink Waste Tasmania
Rethink Waste Tasmania is an initiative of the three regional bodies, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government. It is the go-to place for information, waste management services and resources to help Tasmanians to Avoid, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle waste.
