Waste Special Purpose Committee

Overview Norfolk Island Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from community members to join its new Waste Special Purpose Committee, giving residents a say on the future of waste management on Norfolk Island. About Almost everything that comes to the island eventually needs to be recycled, reused, treated on island or shipped off. The Committee will bring community knowledge and practical experience into Council's planning and help shape a joint whole-of-island waste management roadmap. The Committee is advisory only. It provides recommendations to Council and does not direct day-to-day operations at the Waste Management Centre. Objectives The Committee will: Build a shared understanding of how waste and recycling work on Norfolk Island today Help shape a whole-of-island waste management roadmap Recommend programs to Council that increase recycling and reuse and reduce waste going to landfill and export Advise on community education, such as waste avoidance and correct sorting Eligibility Up to five community members are being sought Applicants must be aged 16 years or over Applicants must live on Norfolk Island Applicants must have a genuine interest in reducing waste and making the island cleaner and more self-sufficient No special qualifications are needed; local knowledge, practical experience and a willingness to contribute are what count The Role The Committee will meet at least quarterly The Committee will run until 30 June 2027 Members serve as volunteers How to Apply Please read the Information Pack and Terms of Reference (coming soon). Hard copies are available at Customer Care. Completed applications should be emailed to customercare@nirc.gov.nf. Applications close at 4:00pm on 1 November 2026.