The State Government should assist Councils with the
establishment of effective waste management practices, by
undertaking the following: - Assisting with identifying markets
for recycled products. - Provision of recycling guidance and
expertise. - Instigation of public education programs (GM 1993,
2000) Costs of Waste Management The principles of 'user pays'
and 'polluter pays' should be applied where possible in
addressing the issue of charging for waste management services.
The State Government should provide adequate resources for waste
management to enable Councils to achieve associated legislative
and community standards. Local Government acknowledges the
benefits of Life Cycle Accounting in identifying the true costs
associated with waste management and will endeavour to implement
it where practicable. Local Government is strongly committed to
the introduction of economically, environmentally and socially
sustainable recycling schemes. Local Government resolves to
become a signatory to the strengthened