East Waste is a regional subsidiary formed under the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) to provide waste collection services for its eight (8) Constituent Council’s, being:

• Adelaide Hills Council
• City of Burnside
• Campbelltown City Council
• City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
• City of Mitcham
• City of Prospect
• City of Unley
• Town of Walkerville.

East Waste is administered by a Board in accordance with the requirements of the Act, its Charter and various policies and codes. The membership of the Board comprises of nine (9) directors – one director appointed by each of the Member Councils, and one independent person who acts as the Chairperson. The Board appoints a General Manager who is responsible for implementing the decisions made by the Board and running the day-to-day operations of East Waste.

The primary purpose of East Waste is to provide effective waste collection services for its Member Councils. The exact nature of the waste collection services is determined independently by each Council to meet the needs of their respective communities.

East Waste recognises the importance of waste reduction and sustainable waste management practices and believes that education plays a crucial role in creating a shift towards a more sustainable future. To achieve this, we are seeking a partner organisation that can provide comprehensive education programs targeting schools as well as the broader community.

The primary objectives of this initiative are:

• To support East Waste’s Strategic Vision, Targets and KPI’s by providing education to schools and the broader community within East Waste constituent Council’s areas focusing on waste reduction targets, strategies and the principles of the circular economy.
• To work in partnership with East Waste’s Leader of Education and Promotions to deliver the Why waste it? program.
• To support the delivery of the state-wide Which Bin? program and education resources.
• To promote behavioral changes that support waste avoidance, reduction, recycling, and sustainable waste management practices.
• To raise awareness about the environmental and economic benefits of waste reduction and the circular economy.
• To empower individuals to take action and become advocates for waste reduction in their school and local communities.

The successful organisation will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Developing and delivering innovative and engaging educational content and resources tailored to different age groups and target audiences.
• Delivering school education programs that are Australian curriculum-aligned.
• Conducting interactive workshops, presentations, and training sessions on waste reduction and the circular economy in schools and community settings.
• Collaborating with local councils and educational institutions to coordinate the program and ensure its effective implementation.
• Monitoring and evaluating the program's impact, including gathering feedback from participants and providing regular progress reports.
• Providing ongoing support programs to schools and communities to ensure that significant waste reduction and recycling goals are achieved.
• Delivering education that aligns with current collection services delivered by East Waste, Councils and schools.
• Supporting the education and awareness of any changes to collection services.

Prospective bidders will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering waste reduction and circular economy education programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local waste management context and the specific needs of schools and community groups.
• Expertise in developing engaging and innovative educational materials and resources.
• Capacity to deliver programs at scale, covering multiple schools and community locations.
• Ability to measure and evaluate the impact of the education program.
• Proposed timeline, methodology, and cost-effectiveness.